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Is The Hare Krishna Movement a Cult?
- Thread starter Rival
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The Emperor of Mankind
Currently the galaxy's spookiest paraplegic
I got approached by one and given a book (can't remember what it was called) and was told it was a gift. I thanked the guy but when he pressed me for money and I refused, he asked for the book back. So I explained to him what the concept of a gift is.
Weirdo.
As to the actual question: I don't know. Why isn't that an option?!
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Weirdo.
As to the actual question: I don't know. Why isn't that an option?!
mutters angrily about bad service
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As to the actual question: I don't know. Why isn't that an option?!
Because it forces you to do research and actually give a decent response
I like to make people give straight answers; no 'Idk' allowed. 
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
I remember that. =0)
If they are a cult, I guess you could go so far to say they are a lovable cult.
The Emperor of Mankind
Currently the galaxy's spookiest paraplegic
Because it forces you to do research and actually give a decent response
I hate you.
P.S.
I DON'T KNOW. IDK. I DUNNO.
Yeah, they weren't very hateable were they.
Covellite
Active Member
The Hare Krishna Movement is a religious organization. It is officially founded in midd60's in the U.S. The Hare Krishna always use to have some problems within organization itself and has also been scrutinized by some anti-cult movements. They are good material for anti-cult movement, because they are just "odd" to many people and they are promoting themselves in an "authentic" way.
It is not a cult, because in simple words cult is a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous. So, not a cult - innocent until proven guilty.
It is not a cult, because in simple words cult is a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous. So, not a cult - innocent until proven guilty.
Covellite
Active Member
No one can say exactly, but some say about 1 million.
A lot.
Not sure what constitutes a Cult for the purposes of this thread, so I will abstain.
They are certainly insistent yet benign, despite some somewhat questionable proselitist tactics.
Still way ahead of certain other faiths that shall remain unnamed.
Then they may be on the cusp of cult/religion.
Covellite
Active Member
They are not part of a larger and more accepted religion.
There is no evidence that they are dangerous.
One mill. is a lot.
personally, I am scared of them, don't know why....
Covellite
Active Member
Their leader died in late 70's, the are still official religious organization (with many problems), but - religion.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
There simply is no such thing as a "cult" in Hinduism as it puts tremendous emphasis on individual discernment. One can be a devout Hindu and never set foot in a Temple during their entire lifetime.
BTW, I've been in the Hare Krishna Temple in Detroit quite a few times-- nice people and good food.
BTW, I've been in the Hare Krishna Temple in Detroit quite a few times-- nice people and good food.