Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Linda you are making a great distinction. there are behaviors at the ashrams and programs that one would technically define as cultish, but i do believe that they are caused by devotees and that Amma is uninterested in promoting any particular behavior. Thank you for pointing this out. kalika At 01:33 PM 10/27/04, you wrote: >Message: 1 > Tue, 26 Oct 2004 18:12:23 EDT > nierika >Re:To Jim and Sweta on Cults > > >Jim wrote: > >And for that matter, IMHO, much that >goes down around Amma is cultic as well, but in a benign way > > >Dear Jim and Sweta, > >I agree that there are aspects of the Ammachi experience that may be >cultish, however, I believe that this is more on the part of the devotees >than >anything caused by Amma. Some of Her devotees behave as if they are in a >cult, but >I agree with you that Amma is pure and has no intent to drag anyone into >worship or relationship with Her. I think for a cult to be a true cult, the >person who is the center is causing people to believe they must do or >believe >certain things, including giving money. All Amma wants is for us to love one >another. >Jai Maa ~ Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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