(BTW--why did you pick the name "JesusAndHisDisciples"?) LOL, I don't know, it just came up.haha So do you think Jesus was considered a cult leader when he was alive? I heard the religious zealot didn't like him, what do you think?
Forum: Former Cult Members and Affected Families

Hi Rrmoderator, I'm not trying to apologize for anyone, just expressing my logic since I like to see all sides before making my own fair-minded decision or judgement. :)
Forum: Former Cult Members and Affected Families

I heard about Yogananda, but I don't think he has any successor, maybe I'm wrong.
Forum: Former Cult Members and Affected Families

hmmm... I thought marriage fraud exist in every religion, sect, or cult? I was just wondering, because it you take all the marriage fraud cases and question the people that was involved, I bet many will say that they are christian, buddhist, atheist, or belong to some sect/cult. I hope to get some reply message with good logic. :)
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I agree with Dynamic, I first thought this Supreme Master Ching Hai sect was about money and power, but after I visited the local center in Los Angeles, it seemed very modest and somewhat like a buddhist temple. The food was served for free, and people was just there to meditate together in silence. I spoke to different people and they were all cheerful, nice, and yes, normal. I suggest people
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

QuoteskepticAnyone hear of it, know anything? A friend told me about it today, it was on Oprah. Sounds like "you create your reality". This crap is EVERYWHERE!!!! skeptic It is everywhere indeed, and that dude, Michael Beckwith urging everyone to be veg, I'm serious.
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