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The problem is with the wording.
-The World- doesn't need spiritual regeneration. Nor do all the people.
Some people need spiritual regeneration.
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From: Robert Gimbel
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 12:50 AM
Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: I Love/Hate Maharishi World; And that still seems like the best way to frame the goal, if we are seeking an enlightened world. In my mind this idea of Spiritual Regeneration is a good way to describe the goal; Perhaps through the years, spiritual regeneration, got side-tracked in other goals? In any case, it still seems that; "spirital regeneration" is still the basic need which is lacking.> > > > ----This whole post goes to the point of my dislike of Maharishi. On the one hand we have a scientifically proven technique to help humankind, but on the other it appeals to the mystical fanaticism of the practitioner to imbue it with other worldly qualities. > > I believe that Maharishi uses the language of Christian Mysticism with references to Heaven on Earth and so on, playing upon the latent apostle complex of his closest followers to create his movement. He plays both sides against the middle. > > I guess my main thing, is Irmeli, as you said, clarity and plain dealing. And I don't find that to be the case in TMO. So I must say that it's an institution that lies. That being the case, one can wonder what the real goal of the institution is. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
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