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Originally Posted by OBW
But underpinning those abuses is a system of error. One that is theological. (And given the severity of some of the errors, it might be better called "theoLEEgical"). The errors fall primarily into two categories; those that enforce a superiority and authority for Lee and now the Blendeds and elders that go beyond the teachings in the Bible, and those that capture the mind with the air of superior doctrine.
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It's interesting to consider how various LC teachings and doctrines have contributed to the culture that exists within the LC as well as the abuses that have occurred. There are the obvious teachings like deputy authority. In other matters like the Lee's unorthodox teaching of the Trinity, it might not be immediately clear as to the end effect on LC members.
In regards to anything that Lee taught, I always have to also call into question his possible motivations for what he taught. Take the Trinity for example. Did he really feel that he had that much better of an understanding of the matter than anyone else? I don't think so, and that leads me to believe that his intention was related to setting the LC apart from others or trying to position himself and his teachings as superior.