Well then, it's time to cut to the chase and find out who and what the BKs really think is god and reality, and decide whether it matches up to what you think it is.
We can suggest a few questions for you to ask.
BKism is about conforming to a very narrow selection of beliefs, all of which are very difficult to substantiate, e.g. Time being 5,000 years old, dinosaurs existing 2,500 years ago etc. I would not necessarily say sticking it out was a sign of depth nor spiritual seniority ... I'd say it was more a willingness to conform, not question and enjoy the fringe benefits it brings (like nice retreat centres and gentle people to hang out with).
No, your perception of them being void of emotion ... or rather attempting to be void or deny them ... is quite correct. Emotions may well arise in them but they are seen as Maya and an obstacle, even evil. Interpersonal stuff is taboo. Plus they don't need to explore any more ... they have "all the answers!"
The core of BKism is that the world is about to be destroyed, humanity eradicated. The number one practise is the detachment from one's body and, hence, detachment from all other bodily beings/relationships. The purpose of that, and all the sacrifices, disciplines, and lifestyle that goes along with, is to earn a high status in a future life in a heaven on earth reserved exclusively for reincarnate BKs. A high status with unlimited material wealth, servants and so on.
BKs dress themselves in the wrappings of the New Age and other spiritual tradition, they widely borrow and steal words and concepts to appear different ... to market their product. But that's the product.
Unless you can accept that god Shiva possessed Lekhraj Kirpalani and started speaking through him in 1936 ... which historically we have proven he did not and, hence, even if you are going to accept the BK version, you are then going to have to accept that historical revision and manipulating the past is acceptable ... you are jumping on the wrong conveyor belt.
You may decide you still want to head down it but if you do, we can tell you what you will find at the end and give you a few hints on how to survive and protect yourself.
Was I been serious about just hugging him ... perhaps not. I think it'd be better to goose him. I think I'll make that my motto ... "Have you goosed a BK today?". Really, I am just encouraging you to follow your own feelings and intuitions and explore their limits.
And have fun with the situation.
Be a little free.
We can suggest a few questions for you to ask.
BKism is about conforming to a very narrow selection of beliefs, all of which are very difficult to substantiate, e.g. Time being 5,000 years old, dinosaurs existing 2,500 years ago etc. I would not necessarily say sticking it out was a sign of depth nor spiritual seniority ... I'd say it was more a willingness to conform, not question and enjoy the fringe benefits it brings (like nice retreat centres and gentle people to hang out with).
No, your perception of them being void of emotion ... or rather attempting to be void or deny them ... is quite correct. Emotions may well arise in them but they are seen as Maya and an obstacle, even evil. Interpersonal stuff is taboo. Plus they don't need to explore any more ... they have "all the answers!"
The core of BKism is that the world is about to be destroyed, humanity eradicated. The number one practise is the detachment from one's body and, hence, detachment from all other bodily beings/relationships. The purpose of that, and all the sacrifices, disciplines, and lifestyle that goes along with, is to earn a high status in a future life in a heaven on earth reserved exclusively for reincarnate BKs. A high status with unlimited material wealth, servants and so on.
BKs dress themselves in the wrappings of the New Age and other spiritual tradition, they widely borrow and steal words and concepts to appear different ... to market their product. But that's the product.
Unless you can accept that god Shiva possessed Lekhraj Kirpalani and started speaking through him in 1936 ... which historically we have proven he did not and, hence, even if you are going to accept the BK version, you are then going to have to accept that historical revision and manipulating the past is acceptable ... you are jumping on the wrong conveyor belt.
You may decide you still want to head down it but if you do, we can tell you what you will find at the end and give you a few hints on how to survive and protect yourself.
Was I been serious about just hugging him ... perhaps not. I think it'd be better to goose him. I think I'll make that my motto ... "Have you goosed a BK today?". Really, I am just encouraging you to follow your own feelings and intuitions and explore their limits.
And have fun with the situation.
Be a little free.