From a Brahma Kumaris PR site, "Writing the article I always wanted to read about the Brahma Kumaris - Kathy Shea, USA".
Apparently people only call the BKs a cult because we are "struggling with guilt, anger, and negative emotions". In other words, it's their fault.
I suppose this is an elder Western BK attempting to create a meme, or giving words, to junior BK to explain away doubts we are raising.
No, Katy. It's born out of exhaustion with the decades of amorality, dishonesty, manipulation that are the hallmarks of the Brahma Kumaris cult; and frustration with confronting a persistent army of delusional, brainwashed adherents belonging to that End of the World cult.
What is "authentic" about an End of the World cult which has widely falsified its history, which claims to have God himself speaking through its guru, which has made numerous failed predictions of the End of the World?
Arguably, it's also an accurate terminology. The BKs are not a sect of an orthodox religion. They are not yet/quite an established religion. They are very much based around personalities. And we have done a breakdown against Robert Jay Lifton's "Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism" and it matches pretty damned well.
Note the disingenuous excuse they have been rolling for decades ... "There is nothing in the Brahma Kumaris tradition that prohibits anyone from leaving at any time" "You can leave any time".
Well, yes and no. The hypnotic indoctrination goes in deep.
As for, in her opinion, “using everything in a worthwhile way” being a hallmark of BK operations.
Would you say that it true?
Define "worthwhile" and substantiate what the BKs are doing as that.
Apparently people only call the BKs a cult because we are "struggling with guilt, anger, and negative emotions". In other words, it's their fault.
I suppose this is an elder Western BK attempting to create a meme, or giving words, to junior BK to explain away doubts we are raising.
No, Katy. It's born out of exhaustion with the decades of amorality, dishonesty, manipulation that are the hallmarks of the Brahma Kumaris cult; and frustration with confronting a persistent army of delusional, brainwashed adherents belonging to that End of the World cult.
What is "authentic" about an End of the World cult which has widely falsified its history, which claims to have God himself speaking through its guru, which has made numerous failed predictions of the End of the World?
Katy o'Shea wrote:Some individuals write of their struggles with guilt, anger, and negative emotions that find expression in labeling the Brahma Kumaris a “cult.” This is how they have perceived the Brahma Kumaris at various times and in various places in the world. We cannot deny anyone’s experience. However, I find it equally important to acknowledge my own experience of the organization’s generosity, hospitality, and authenticity. For some, this path resonates; for others, it makes no sense at all. There is nothing in the Brahma Kumaris tradition that prohibits anyone from leaving at any time.
Arguably, it's also an accurate terminology. The BKs are not a sect of an orthodox religion. They are not yet/quite an established religion. They are very much based around personalities. And we have done a breakdown against Robert Jay Lifton's "Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism" and it matches pretty damned well.
Note the disingenuous excuse they have been rolling for decades ... "There is nothing in the Brahma Kumaris tradition that prohibits anyone from leaving at any time" "You can leave any time".
Well, yes and no. The hypnotic indoctrination goes in deep.
As for, in her opinion, “using everything in a worthwhile way” being a hallmark of BK operations.
Would you say that it true?
Define "worthwhile" and substantiate what the BKs are doing as that.