I get the 'it gets in the box, or it gets the hose' parts, that is really an organizational flaw.
If you get far enough into the books, if what they say is true, then this behavior is rational.
A clear world, free of war, poverty, oppression, and insanity, is a noble goal, worthy of a few sacrifices, but the way I've seen some of this 'clearing' done, by church officials, is certified whacked, for sure.

The sad thing is that their methods are nullifying the good tech.
Nothing good can come from hate and discontent, imo.