You are soooo right; that's exactly what Justmaybe was saying---and he hopes some day he will be able to say it as well! Thank you; I hope your response becomes the response of record on this topic. I wish Chip and so many others could attend reunions to hear--from men and women--about the damage wrought and the recoveries and deconstructions  required.  Stories are told with laughter... with tears. And with pain.   

I hope Chip's "wow" response was a praising "wow."  

So much of the unhealthy (literally) "teaching" came from folks who were devoid of two credentialing assets: expertise and experience. Alas, you are correct: we still see this approach offered often by the Church today.  

Those who know less still teach with authority to those who know more. That's not good education OR good theology.  

Thank you again.