A major part of the way theocracies are maintained and structured is the propagation and utilization of fear.
Imposing fear onto anyone who opposes the directives of the top leaders of these organizational groups is paramount to maintain that controlling power structure.
Its quite common to instill fear into children's minds of these religious cults so they obey the direction
of the leaders of these cults, fear controls the minds and emotions of most these high controlling organizations.
It all plays into the power play orchestrated by these institutions such as the WTS/JWS and others..
Self proclaiming that they are god's chosen ones and that everyones needs to obey them so as not to displease god and be destroyed , works on a psychological level to build up that recognized frame work of power.