I must apologize, brothers, and sisters, for all these arguments have thrashed me so soundly I cannot tell if I stand on my feet or my head!
So, instead of trying to think of things in terms of doctines and their effects, I instead wish to think more in terms of how these doctrines will effect someone in the course of their life.
I would argue that the Kingdom of God has been turned into a powder-keg about to explode, by the work of Evil, and that if not countered it will indeed explode, and shatter so much of the Spiral as to delay it for another thousand years! I would cast a suspicious gaze at those who claim that renouncing the Material creates a corresponding gain in the Spirital, for how many in the Kingdom 'enjoy' such a state? Of being berift of Material distractions in their pursuit of the Spiritual? And what do these do?
They pray to God for salvation from their state of wretched poverty! One such as I, who fell ill upon arriving in this holiest of cities from the smoke of factories, could do naught but attempt to listen to the rest of you fighting the fine fight, and bemoan my inability to participate! No! Spiritual or Material, suffering is but the greatest weapon Evil has in denying us all the Spiral of Truth!
But in turn, if suffering is the greatest weapon, then the question I would ask, is how do the Truths we have defend us from falling prey to it's power?
The Amalists and their Rav Obrogas certainly have the better arguement, to my ears, back in their day. And I think it a sad thing if men cannot have an open door to greet the good Rav should he come knocking.
But Evil does exist, and wander, and as we can see in the way the Kingdom of God roils in pain, with a belly upset by delays in the release of foul substances that must be released, the presence of Evil can be felt even if it's true dwelling place is obscured. And so we Pugilists seek to strengthen ourselves, so that when Evil attempts to force it's way in by force, we can repel them. And should Evil be discovered in our homes, we may do as is proper and expel it!
Because Evil is always seeking a new way into our homes, our hearts, and our histories, all humanity must be ready to face and defeat it when it appears. We cannot be reliant on distant men from distant lands to fight Evil for us, for even the finest shot has limits in terms of range and accuracy! In this, I see the argument of the Iconoclasts, that man must not be beholden to great idols of Priesthoods for their Spirits!
And yet, what do we see, in the Kingdom of God? Across it's span, so many cry out from poverty and bereavement. Of men, who must go without, because they gave everything to build railroads, the likes of which we used to come here. I think this, of the Kingdom's state: That the High Confessors put forth an idea, that man should indeed reach out and enforce their will on the material. I would say that such men should take a gun, and extend it from themselves until they loose their balance, and experience the mistake the Kingdom has made. For that is what happened! Yes, many a High Priest has been swayed by Evil, but if it was so simple as Evil dwelling in coins and gold would this not have been an obvious truth?
I see that Evil has made for itself an old threat in a new form. Of a Disunity crafted of the fact that salvation can come in a thousand forms by a thousand different armies, and all are Righteous when examined by even the most critical of men. But, it seems to me that if all men can be warded from evil on an individual level, then Evil will not get the chance to grow insidious and extend it's presence beyond those few unfortunates unready to face it on the battlefield. And true, when the opponent picks the battlefield, to prevail becomes a task fit less for an ordinary man to achieve, and something that only the greatest of us, like Amalgast can succeed in achieving!
And thus, I feel I have spoken enough, today. Perhaps I will find my courage and strength enough to join you properly, brothers and sisters, but for now, I must focus on my recovery so that I may do so.