I was in south india and visited AMMA . most indians worship amma as a goddess, and while this crafty woman and her close network of supporters are getting richer by the hour, its leaving thousands of foolish indians worse off than what they were before they consulted this cult leader.
How come people can be so stupid to believe such garbage of cult leaders?
2006-07-05 23:10:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, first of all, no Indian is stupid. Secondly, the only AMMA I know is the one in my house, my mother. Thirdly, don't come to someone's place and ridicule them with you pre-conceived notions of stupidity/non-stupidity. Each person has his/her own conception of what's stupid/non-stupid. Each person has his/her own perception of people's intentions. So, I can just as easily call you stupid. Indeed, Christianity or whatever you espouse doesn't seem very flawless. People have faith in their beliefs, and their opponents, who don't share their beliefs, will go to any level to degrade them, stop them, and convert them to their possibly foolish beliefs. By calling even a few of the best and most superior people in the world (Indians) foolish, you have proven yourself a bona fide fool (because you're wrong).
2006-07-05 23:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by Captain Hero 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amma Cult
2016-10-16 00:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, I understand. I'm a Hindu from India and I feel really sorry when I see people in my country being duped by cult leaders like these. There are many illiterate people over here, they get fooled very easily. Of course many Indians are quite concerned about the activities of these leaders. You see, Hinduism was not founded by a certain person, the basic principles of Hinduism denounce any sort of personality cult. Ancient Indian books also warn people against these fake gurus who use people to make money. It's sad, but it happens in developed countries too. I was quite surprised to read that in America hundreds of people have ignored the science of evolution and opted for biblical creationism. This un-religious madness must stop. Religion was supposed to make our lives better, not worse
2006-07-05 23:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by avik_d2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember, all religions are cults until they get about 150 years old; then they're "respectable". Sure, these people are being taken advantage of, but there's nothing we can do.
2006-07-05 23:13:47 · answer #4 · answered by adphllps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People need to believe that there's hope. Why d'you think people can win in politics? If I had an option I'd never be governed by anyone.
2006-07-05 23:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by crudhouse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are they expected to donate 10% of their income? Is this woman incredibly rich? Do they read a book of stories that is probably fiction? Is their god invisible?
Hmmm, maybe it's not these people that are being exploited
2006-07-05 23:26:35 · answer #6 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are making known people more & more rich so that they can monitor their "progress". If its not Amma, it will be somebody else who will become rich.
2006-07-05 23:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes their poverty, poor litereacy, lead to create such cults of India society.
2006-07-05 23:14:35 · answer #8 · answered by Devar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats just like your religion's orginal leaders
2006-07-05 23:34:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called mass hypnotism. first u generate some hysteria by preaching and then hypnotise these ppl
2006-07-05 23:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋