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Originally Posted by Igzy
The question is, why do LCers think Lee was the MOTA? Rather than try to figure it out, just think back to why you believed it at one time. You believed it, I would think, because:
- Lee was outwardly impressive.
- The teachings were innovative and seemingly powerful.
- Your experience in the LC seemed to confirm that the group was a cut above the rest.
- You were made to fear believing otherwise.
Now the question is, is there a star chamber somewhere where LC leaders cynically try to keep the focus on Lee to maintain their myths? I doubt it. |
Add to the list, the teachings themselves were seeped in promoting "the recovery" as God's exclusive move on earth.
Well, first, the leaders don't need to sit in a star chamber and try to keep the focus on Lee, it has a life of its own now. Those list items do the work. So long as nothing changes, it will continue to work and multiply, just like a good pyramid always will (until it runs out of people to scam). That's why boat rockers are swiftly removed. You say there is no star chamber, I say to some extent there HAS to be some coordination and manipulation to ensure the troublemakers don't start opening the eyes of the others. Lee set it up like this, the star chamber merely has to ensure nothing changes. They don't need to be evil conspirators to do that, just maintain the status quo. And not ask too many questions.
You can't reform a Ponzi, the best you can do is shut it down. Almost everyone will lose their money but at least nobody new will be added to the list of victims.
By the way, I never suggested insulting anyone or firing torpedos when I said LC wasn't a church. It's just my opinion. I keep it to this forum (which is supposed to be a safe place etc) - I don't go around telling LC people they are wrong. So hold off on the sanctimonious "for me, I prefer to respect people" blah, thanks!