Freedom.

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And I speak here with some experience of knowing people who have been mislead and abused in both financial and sexual terms.

Yikes! That just sounds so awful. In the more standard religious settings to which I've been exposed (also sounds awful, but I'm in a hurry right now), the 'leaders' have been more seduced by the power and control they have over their congregations than by money or sex. Just goes to show how little experience I've had with alternative spiritual groups. Once I left religion behind, there was just no way I'd seek spiritual information from another human being, I don't care who they claim to speak for; they may have a really good handle on spiritual reality, but bottom line I believe one can only speak for oneself when it comes to spiritual truth.

As for flaming you in private, dear Taha - that is simply not my nature. Heated debate where people get all hot and sometimes rude in making their points leaves my chest feeling heavy. I prefer the kindnesses we exchange in the forum!

Signing out now! Much love,
plur