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>>>Unfortunately, for many simple, and some not so simple Chasidim fear of G-d is hardly mentioned: just fear of their Rebbe
This is no longer an ideological discussion but a false accusation.
It is ingrained in all Lubavitchers (children and adults, simple and wise) that the existence of a rebbe is to serve as a inspiration and example to help us increase in yiras shamayim and connecting with Hashem.
On the contrary: We spend hours every day studying chassidus – exploring concepts of achdus Hashem, yiras shomayim, and avodas Hashem.
I would actually argue that the problem that you mention specifically applies to Litvishe yeshivos that only learn Gemara without having a set time every day to learn and think about Hashem. They are the ones who hardly mention fear of G-d, instead focusing mainly on the teachings of chachamim in Gemara.
(P.S. My point isn’t chas v’shalom to attack the Litvisher derch, nor to begin an explosive discussion on the differences between the Litvisher and Lubavitcher derech. That is way beyond the context here.
I’m just pointing out how your argument can be flipped on its head.)