Ego, the reason for SGI members failing to awaken

SGI mis-teaches the principle of the equality of the Buddha and the common mortal because they misunderstand the principle of the general and the specific, teaching the inferior is superior [or equal], and proclaiming that the common mortal is equal to the Buddha. This is different than the Buddha proclaiming that the common mortal is equal to the Buddha. That we ARE equal is a Buddhist paradox. Understanding [living] the paradox with gratitude for Shakyamuni Buddha is a necessary part of the subjugation of ego vital for awakening. Nichiren scolded the Zenmen for the very same transgression as the SGI.