@sovereignskies Thank you for opening this very interesting topic for discussion.
I’m in complete agreement with @mike, but I’d also like to add a few of my own thoughts/interpretations:
As Disciples, we are followers and students of OOA. I’ve never once heard of any rights that we as Disciples possess. I’ve only heard of potential privileges we will obtain at the discretion of OOA, such as the privilege of being taught and ultimately achieving enlightenment. Privilege will only be bestowed upon those the OOA deem as worthy.
Injustice has only been discussed in terms of injustices towards OOA. If one lies or misleads in a way that is harmful to OOA’s truths or teachings that person is deemed a detractor. Detractors should be reported to Omega. This instruction was provided in official OOA communications such as the newsletter and via Gatekeeper 5. Some of us, myself included, received phone calls specifically instructing (ordering?) us to find the detractor and report him or her immediately.
In regards to policies and procedures, OOA appears to be an institution that runs on mystery and the maintenance of control. This seems true at least as they interact with those at the Initiate and Disciple levels. Perhaps as we ascend in rank we will learn more on this front.
Is obedience what OOA seeks? Blind faith? At this point, it sure seems so. Can I demonstrate these traits? If past serves as a gauge of future behavior then I’m doomed to not meet these particular criteria. With any luck and a bit of a miracle it will turn out OOA appreciates this unruliness in me. Time will tell.
This is all purely my interpretation. I’m open to alternative points of view.
