dany wrote:The question is, how could a parent assume full control over this little child, and dictate for him/her an environment and a future, which he/she may never likes or wants ..??!
I thought about this the other way around ... of the BKs being the feminine version of Scientology.
In a way, Scientology have exaggerated the stigmas attached to cultic religions not particularly because they are that much different from others but because they are more American about it, that is to say, more intense, more materialistic or honestly money-orientated, and more aggressive.
The BKs are not quite the same but, playing on basic stereotypes, approach the same game but in a feminine manner. Yes, they are both into chasing VIPs, the Global Retreat Center in England, special properties in Mount Abu, special centers in wealthy boroughs and VIP service groups all do exactly the same as the Scientologists do.
They both have unprovable, crazy or extreme beliefs ... they are both extremely negative or prejudiced towards non-adherents, the Scientologists call them "wogs", the BKs called them "shudras" both of which have negative connotations ... they both claim the only way to clear negativity ... the BKs have the soul, the Scientologists have thetans ... the BKs Shiva, the STs Xenu. Dissident Scientologists or ex-Scientologists are treated just like the BK treats ex-BKs, their experiences are very similar to ours ... and you don't get to know the whole truth of the teachings until you get deep in.
Having spoken to ex-Scientologists, I am not surprised the wife is concerned.
Bit there was another case in the news recently that impressed me moreso, in
Cologne a court banned circumcision of infants on the basis that it was "bodily harm" after a doctor caused damage to a 4-year-old boy, being circumcised according to Muslim faith.
Jewish and Muslim groups are up in arms about ... demanding the right to genitally mutilate their infant children because it is the "laws" of their ancient tribal religion.
The court ruled on that involuntary religious circumcision should be illegal, as it could inflict serious bodily harm on people who had not consented to it. In short, leading to point where a child should not be circumcised until they are old enough to choose a religion for themselves, e.g. 18 years old.
I think that is absolutely correct. If anyone has any doubts about this particular genital mutilation, try here,
Misconceptions of circumcision. In Islam, it happens in late childhood or adolescence to fully conscious and unanesthetized boys. However, the traditional Jewish circumcision, it is even worse. The rabbi is supposed to drink some wine and hold it in his mouth then suck the boy's penis after having sliced its top off ... "
any circumciser who does not carry out the sucking procedure is to be removed from his office".
What on earth is that all about?
I am sorry to say it but my BK experiences and realisations have left me feeling that the world would be better off without any religions. Children should not be subjected to religion, especially radical, intense religions like the BKs, Scientology and others, until they are old enough to have a good foundation in the real world and decide for themselves.