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Is the real power is with the priests not the oracle?
posted by RenovatioSTAFFMOD on June 16, 2018 at 9:24 PM
Fascinating story, the Rajneesh cult's settlement in the US... A lot of political intrigue and raises the old question:
Does the real power in these cults and religions reside with the priests and officials or with the oracle and gods?
Reply by Daddie0
on June 17, 2018 at 1:03 AM
Or with the people?
Reply by Renovatio
on June 17, 2018 at 5:37 AM
Yes, with the people only if they're aware... Otherwise, they just become tools of these cynical leaders, magnifying their influence and extending their reach... The people, as subjects, give over their power to these priest type figures like Ma Anand Sheela...
Reply by Daddie0
on June 21, 2018 at 3:48 PM
I could not agree with you more. And this abdication of power is what allows demagogues to rise...