Wow! Never thought of that. Your whole post is jam-packed with profound ideas.
What specifically were you referring to about Peck slipping up and getting caught? I vaguely remember something...but nothing specific comes to mind.
John Grace’s comment about the medal is very important in that the medal gives us a constant reminder to keep our focus on the path. The true power in the medal is the direction it points our thoughts and consciousness.
Just as I realized that evil has a purpose, the other people doing spirit release work came to the same conclusion. That does not however mean that you allow them to do evil deeds. You must be as strict as a school marm but also loving. If you lose your focus, they will trip you up. Any unresolved issue in your soul becomes an opening where they can sneak in. I define “sin” as any act or thought that creates a space in your soul where Love cannot exist. Any unresolved sin makes us vulnerable. (I resemble that remark!)