Sadly far more people do this "group think" than those who who take the time to ponder the value of something. When we evaluate things we are more likely to use rational and responsible ways of dealing with life experiences.
God told us to become like minded as Christians, but that does not mean that we blindly follow anyone except Christ. It means that we each evaluate where something is truth or error together and come to a conclusion embracing truth.
In "group think" most people follow the leader of the pack without questioning. In like mindedness we are all testing things to see if they are of God, in short we are following Christ and sharing our knowledge or wisdom with others.
No one is perceived as better or smarter than anyone else, we all have talents and gifts differing from one another, that enhance the knowledge of others.
Controlling group leaders tend to intimidate others into do what they do, saying what they say while following them around like sad little puppies looking for some hint of approval from the ruler of the pack. The ruler tends to subjugate those in the pack, meaning they bring them under their domination expecting unquestioning obedience to them.
No one should allow anyone else to treat them in this disrespectful manner. God never described leaders in the church as those who dominate and control others through intimidation.
Here's the proof:
Matthew 20:25-28
"25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
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