As time passes, the 1935 doctrine will become less of a problem to the bored-out-of-their-brains rank and file, just as surely as 1914 will be less of a problem.
Religions that proclaim their special anointed role and predict the end depend on members having short memories and, the duller the intellect of the rank and file, the more easily this is accomplished.
The mentality of the rank and file to unthinkingly follow was even foretold in scripture: A "great crowd" of "other sheep"? Absolutely correct about that!