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Originally Posted by Guest 1
The real question is why are people abusive of others and also why do people tolerate being abused? Yes, I have thought quite a bit about these two questions and no, I don't think it has anything to do with the overemphasis of doctrinal teachings about the trinity. At most, you could say that some of the teachings evolved as the "dear leader" tried to cover up his misdeeds with bogus scriptural justification. But in that case the action preceded the teaching.
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As an answer to your first question, all I can think of is culture and environment.
In response to why do people (brothers and sisters) tolerate being abused?
1. The concept of taking the abuse is to take the cross.
2. Submission to authority.