Since suffering is the fastest way to learn. Earthlings must be incredibly hungry for spiritual progress. Should Hitler, Stalin and Polpot be considered as spiritual teachers?
Jacques
Totalitarian regimes demonstrate the extent of consequences of following the flock and becoming motivated by fear.
I do not think that totalitarian leaders were "spiritual teachers", because they lead their flocks in the direction that was exactly opposite to spiritual progress. The role of totalitarian leaders is to provide a CONTRAST to the spiritual evolution (brainwashing, propaganda, suppresion of individuality, inducing fear of everything etc..), so those of us who are conscious enough can better understand our choices and their consequences. For more information please search for "Hitler" on this Forum.
Tom