are the hare krishnas a cult?  i'v worried about my husband looking into them?
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The fact that something has caused you concern should be a sign! However, just investigating or being curious doesn't mean he's gonna leave it all behind, so don't get too worried just yet. Keep the lines of communcation open so you can find out what the appeal is to him. \n\nIt's apparently not quite Hindu: 'Hare Krishna founder Swami Prabhupada once stated, “The Krishna consciousness movement has nothing to do with the Hindu religion or any system of religion…. One should clearly understand that the Krishna consciousness movement is not preaching the so-called Hindu religion.”' (3/21/04 “My Sweet Lord”?Posted in Cult Apologist?, Hare Krishnas by Rick Ross)\n\nYou can find out more, especially history, by checking out this link: http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/iskcon.html
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I am not sure I want my kids to be intermingled with ANY religious group AT ALL!!!! They are ALL starting to sound a bit scary to me?
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Yes its a cult! If you are in it. Get out as soon as you can.
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It may be that his church is filled with husband/wife couples and he feels the lack. Or people have asked him where his wife is. My husband and I are in nearly the same situation. I think religion issues have done almost as much damage to marriages as having affairs. Try to discuss this when he's not angry?
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Not for me.  My Partner subscribes to some sort of Native American spirituality.  He knows I am agnostic and spiritual.  He leaves my Spirituality to my own methods and I leave his to his own.  :-)  Tho, we did agree if we get curious about the other's spirituality, we can always ask. :-)
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hmmmm a religion of all women and one man?? lol how long do you think he would last ?? PMS menopause..and us ladies just being ladies... he would be running for the hills in no time...but of course if he is worthy and can make me scream.. I might just keep him around .. tied up and restrained and doing house work and of &#92;course keeping us ladies happy.. hehehheh he will be praying to god ALOT
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I believe that the wife and husband shouldn't gone to the lifespring or any workshop at all. It is such a devastating emotion that once you had went to a 'cult' center which look ordinary and then found out it was ripping you off with money and then splitting your marriage apart. That's disappointing and I think that Lifespring should shut down. As well it's like a cult center once you get in you can't get a refund, a strong religious death cult marriage spilitting cult group which could be potentially dangerous. The thing is, always trust what you can trust otherwise you will be cheated and that's the way of life.
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Drop it now. It will not end happily. Some of these people are naive beyond belief. If you and he actually believe in your religions rather than just adopting a label, then your love will not survive! The conflicts are too deep and too pervasive.
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I just wanted to say Yay to the previous poster pointing out the truth on Satanists. I am also not a Satanists, but read up on it. It is misunderstood beyond belief. I wanted to post something similar myself, but they handled it. \n\nHowever, I will add I was also wondering if you meant a true Satanist, or possibly a pagan religion since I know most Christians consider those evil as well. In which case, I also say learn more about it before you judge. Stop being so judgemental and learn about what your husband is doing. Doesn't mean you have to convert or going to hell just because you find out what interests your husband. \n\nFrom another view point though, is he practicing true Satanism where he does not practice animal sacrificing or such? Or is he just calling himself that and honestly being stupid with it, like playing with dark magic, talking about killing, drinking blood, etc. You know the stereotypical Satanist activities that they don't really do? Some ignorant people do that still and call themselves Satanist. In that case, I would say he is an idiot and possibly consider getting him help or leaving personally and I am not even a Christian because, yes, I still have morals and I find it disturbing. But again, these people are NOT true Satanists anyway, they are just using the name because they are ignorant and uninformed. \n\nIn all honesty, it comes down to how you feel. If after trying to work through this, it just does not work, and it upsets you to the point of giving you problems, then why stay? Even though it is nothing you should worry about, your comfort in life is still important. I hope your husband could respect it enough to help you through this, and not push it into your face, but if he doesn't, then that is a reason to leave all on its own. He should respect you and take it slow, letting you learn that he is not turning evil on you. But it all comes down to whether or not this is something you can live with. I always say that as long as you love the person, any problem can be worked through if you try. Once the love is gone, that is the only time you should give up.\n\nI could seriously write a book on this stuff LOL Sorry, I just love learning about all religions.
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Bless you! You have found a key to Truth, NOT compromise.\n\nThe Messianic congregations avoid all the heresies of the Constantinian Cult which the pagan emperor called ~Christianity~ (& the world bought the lie lock, stock & barrel).\n\nI believe it is God's will for His chosen people to reject the man-made barriers to True Faith and return to the faith of Abraham, trusting God completely for His Salvation. I believe it is God's will for the Westernized, Gentile, Christian followers of Constantine's & the Popes 'traditions of men' to reject those heresies and return to the faith of the original disciples & apostles - who followed the 100% Torah-observant Son of God, Yeshua/"Jesus" (which means 'God's Salvation').\n\nThe truth of your situation is that both of you must believe that same will of God. It won't work if your BF maintains the Jewish anti-Messiah theology (because He ONLY spiritually delivered believers from sin, & didn't save His chosen people in a show of temporal power -- YET). It won't work if you maintain the traditional ~Christian~ Judeophobia.\n\nYeshua the Messiah is the Way, the Truth & the Light. But He warned that belief in Him & discipleship to His Lordship will divide family & friends who do not share the belief & faith. Neither mainline Christians nor traditional Jews understand the secret you just learned - it will cause conflicts from both sides of the family, if you marry in a Messianic congregation!\n\nWhat you have found is a pearl of great price. Embrace it for your Salvation. If your BF sees the Light, you will have a wonderful transformation in your relationship - Hallelujah! If he choses his old religion, his family and rejects the fulfillment of the Messianic prophesies (and you go your separate ways), Praise God! Give glory to God for all things in all times & places. May God's will be done.
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I just wanted to point out that Sikhism has nothing to do with this, we do what's right.  But like all religions, their are people who break the rules.\n\nAnd the auntie part, that's normal, well since I'm Indian, all my mother's friends etc. I call auntie, and uncle, it's just family ties are close with indians.\n\nAnd why would you have an affair with a married man?  What are you thinking?
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Your husband is absolutely correct hon and you should listen to him for his heart is in the right place. I am a person who doesnt have much of a faith but was brought up christian and am with a Jew.  Quite the mix according to our families.  You just have to hold your head a little higher and know that your heart is where it belongs.  If it gets hard just let it out from time to time.  The comments will come but remember they are only words and when you are home and night you can close the door and not let the world inside.  I wish you luck hon.
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Mormonism is a cult! Joseph was fasting during the time of this 'angel' appearing to him. When you fast your open to all in the spirit realm and unfortunatly he didnt have the discernment to know that he was being fooled by a false one!  ASK JESUS INTO YOUR HEART AND FORGIVENESS OF YOUR PAST!! LIFE GETS BETTER! AND YOULL FIND YOUR ANSWERS YOUR LOOKING FOR!
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Hi "One_man_woman",\nOne time, I was walking to the corner market for a loaf of bread when I had to pass by a neighborhood church. I was somewhat acquainted with the structure as it was always mentioned in the newspaper's community section. Known as "The loft," folks would gather there on Thursday evenings for poetry readings.\n\nHowever, this day happened to be a Saturday afternoon and a pair of gentlemen greeted me as I walked by. They invited me inside to sample an hour of their presentation. Ok, I went inside and found myself to be a prospective new recruit for their brand of religion.\n\nMost of the pews were filled with hooded monks chanting a haunting rhythm. There were others who like me, were wearing their regular denims. The service began like most other church-goers would be familiar with. A grand master of ceremonies led the group through some songs and gave a sermon. Near the end of the hour it was time for their ritual of "laying on of the hands." Some of the parishioners would come forward and ask for prayers for their ailments or a sick grand mum whom fell down in the tub. All the hooded dudes whose faces could not readily be seen would all place a hand on the person and their combined energies were presumed to have a strength and expedite a solution to the problem.\n\nOK now, there was another new guy in the pews who was watching eagerly. I noticed he had a shaky-leg syndrome. When he saw a chance, he approached the ring of conspirators and described how he never was able to settle down. The hooded goons closed in upon him, all to make a physical connection. The master of ceremonies began a prayer, a dogmatic mix of logic and pure hocus-pocus. I immediately saw the effects as the tension went out of the man's body. When the beseeching was near an end, the master asked, "Are the brothers ready?"\n\nA suspenseful few moments passed until he almost shouted, "NOW!"\n\nOn that cue, the brothers began to pummel their hapless victim. Continually delivering blows over head and to the solar plexus until he was down on the floor getting stomped. After another minute, the grand Pooh-Bah decided the treatment administered was sufficient to induce a relaxing calm that would assuage the nervousness for a long, long time.\n\nI can't say for certain that the syndrome was lifted permanently as I had a loaf of bread to buy and some other errands to do that day. I hope for you "One_man_woman", that you can find a cure.\n\n-Mark
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You do know that it is a sect right.Its an embarassment to India and makes people think that Hinduism is dumb when it has\ngreat intelligence.He says he is god or something from what I heard.
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Hello, I am a Freemason of the esoteric kind, American Co-Masonry. We admit women and men, who are over the age of 21, of all races, who believe in a Supreme Being, who are tolerant of races and religions other than their own, who wish to improve the world by improving themselves.\n\nBlaming strange occurances and bizarre murders upon a group such as Catholics, Jews, Freemasons, or Mormons may make exciting reading but is rarely (if ever) factual. \n\nWhat we in Co-Masonry are about is to continue the aims of the Ancient Mystery Schools. We are about helping the person mold their character, to make the world right here better. We use the tools of ancient stone masons as symbols. After all, how difficult is it to change human character as an adult? About the same as shaping stone. Right? We do our best to stimulate the values of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth within our members and to apply that throughout our lives and dealings with all of humanity.\n\nThis was what Freemasonry always was about. Again, we are a bit different because we admit women and we admit all races (some states in the US have problems with that) but truly that is the aim. We are not about going out and killing folks. \n\nWe are also not a religion. People of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Taoist, Wiccan, Latter Day Saint, Deist, and whatever else may meet peacefully in Brotherhood and fellowship in our Lodges. We are about this world. We urge our members to attend their own churches and become better community members, better family members. That is what we are about.\n\nIf I may be of more assistance, feel free to write me. Click on the link below to learn more about American Co-Masonry.\n\nA Master Mason\n\nHiram Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)\nAmon Ra Lodge (Los Angeles, CA)\nSapientia Lodge of Research (Larkspur, CO)\nAdamant Mark Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)
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From what I can tell it is strictly a cult.  A specifically states they want your money and your soul.  It also appears to be sanctioning any behavior in order to get what you desire sexually, no matter how normal or deviant.  What was your take on it?