Such conflation of spite or humor is often confused in his 'givings',...depending on this or that factor. Consider the 'psychology' at work
I never got an invite to the RPG, but
was part of another now disbanded "rep club" where pj was also a participating member, and we did pretty good at boosting each other 'scores', while it lasted.
Apparently only a limited number of under 7 were 'invited' or 'accepted' his special "club" - :idunno: - (no hard feelings) - heaven knows I've always tried to 'pay it forward' with reps and other ways.
Anyways,....how much TOL rep might affect one's religious growth, spiritual progress or sanity, is up for grabs beyond other speculations. (a tree is known by its fruit)
Intellectual honesty, kindness and integrity go a long way, no matter what religious cult-ure, tradition or theology you espouse. The perks of individual taste, eccentricity and personality come with the package, as well as any 'belief-system' one holds, which is
subject to change.