Now, with the inclusion of the Gülen Movement's women, the circle of attack via the social media is complete. Their late inclusion in the social media scene happened only after the "elder brothers" of the movement "ordered" continued and multiplied social media attacks until further notice. This wasn't something new or out of the ordinary for these women. When the same hierarchical structure had ordered them to remove their headscarves in line with the Feb. 28, 1997 post-modern coup, they obeyed without questioning, meekly, silently.

These women, either born into the movement through their families or who join at a very young age, are also dictated by the Gülenist "elder brothers or sisters" what course they should select and which university they should attend.

For example, a student aspiring to become an architect may be ordered to become a chemistry teacher if there is demand for such within the movement. Women are usually influenced to become teachers or work at public institutions. And selflessly, they do as they are told, without ever being given discernible decision-making authority. Women after all bear the weight of not only their families, but of the entire movement as well.

Initially, boys as well as girls, receive similar treatment until they reach a certain age. The movement requires sacrifices, devotion and focus by all. However, there is one key difference between the sexes. Women are never allowed to reach their full potential. They definitely complete a bachelor degree, even a master's or PhD. Yet, this does not necessarily mean they will be given power within the movement, because their progress stops at a certain point. For boys, especially for those who are bright and gifted, the path is clear. This is why women concentrate more on charities, collecting money or the education of students.

Being subordinate, women are required to consult the movement for almost every decision. The movement has the last say in everything, even regarding matters as personal as wearing the headscarf, as crucial as who they will marry or whether or when they should enter the realm of social media.

Although founded, funded and run through the toils of women, it is the Gülen Movement's "brothers" who handle the money and make all the decisions, with women, the backbone of the movement, absent from all decision-making mechanisms, networks or business affairs.

Nonetheless, some women are used as the face of certain projects. Some are ordered to post a certain number of tweets while others may be dictated to focus on a particular task.

Today, some of these hard-working women, who, until very recently, were our close compatriots in the social media scene - and who would even treat the enemies of God with compassion - are using profanity against the prime minister and his supporters without any hesitation.

Only four years ago, members of the same movement - living abroad - had dropped everything and rushed to Turkey with their families ahead of the Sept. 12, 2010 referendum.

With the advantage of hindsight, we can see that certain constitutional changes approved in the referendum were vital for the Gülen Movement's objective of infiltrating the judiciary. Those same people who had flown in from the U.S. to vote in the 2010 referendum are now repeating the trip to cast their votes this time in favor of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). The formerly apolitical "elder sisters" of the movement are now going door to door to persuade people to vote for the CHP, or failing that, trying to stop them from voting altogether.

Sadly, these intelligent, highly capable, cultivated, women have allowed their mind and will to be usurped. Their absence in the movement's control and decision-making mecha- nisms make them oblivious of what happens at the top level. Hence, they sincerely believe that their actions will serve the good of all.

For these women, loyalty to the movement takes precedence above all else, which is why they are capable of doing things that violate everything they stand for. The rational decision-making process acts in conjunction with the reflex to guard the self. Their perception of the self is dismissive of criticism and allows them to view themselves as somehow superior to other religious groups alike. The reaction to the Feb. 28 headscarf ban should be considered in this light.

The movement's decision to support the ban was not rational or conjectural. But still, for the women of the Gülen Movement, this decision was absolute and unquestionable. The "overmind" that usurped their minds and will promised them a golden age, possible only through their sacrifices. It makes one wonder if this same "overmind" to which they wholly submitted could be setting a trap for them as that age dawns.