Emperors, kings, presidents and prime ministers have always demanded obedience over truth. It is a more comfortable way of governing even if it leads to more serious problems. This is why heresy has always been the number one sin in the church because it essentially challenges orthodoxy. Governing which respects the rights of others is more uncomfortable than suppressing any dissidence. This is why we have the restorationists led by John Paul II since the council. It is easier to go back to absolute obedience than to be a St Paul and work hard with the churches to bring the life of Christ into the communities.
The whole saga of the Legionairres of Christ show us that we need hard word and indomitable spirit (not dominating) to build the church. It is easier to use the guillotine than the carrot. A leader who ends up crucified is not a model but is considered a failure. Yet look what he built. He clearly had many problems with orthodoxy.
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