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Old 05-02-2009, 03:20 PM
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Default What"s this religion called Eckankar?

Founded by someone named Paul Twitchell apparently.
Is it another one of these cults?
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Old 05-04-2009, 03:20 PM
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"Eckankar is ancient wisdom for today. Its teachings, which resurfaced in 1965, emphasize the value of personal experiences as the most natural way back to God. Whatever your religious background, they show how to look and listen within yourself?to expand your consciousness and enjoy spiritual freedom. See, perhaps for the first time, how to lead a happy, balanced, and productive life and put daily concerns into loving perspective.

Eckankar teaches simple spiritual exercises to experience the Light and Sound of God. These exercises also help us Soul Travel, to move into greater states of consciousness. A spiritual exercise can be as simple as relaxing and singing the word HU, an ancient name for God. As we practice these spiritual exercises, we learn to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We learn that each of us is Soul, a spark of God sent to this world to gain spiritual experience. And as we unfold spiritually, we learn to express the love of God through service to others."
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:20 PM
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It's a cult for sure. I don't know much about it, but I do know it's not good. My ex boyfriend's brother committed suicide in a car in his garage with this cankerARuy's face plastered to the windshield. His other brother continued to follow this cult, even though this happened to his brother. I've never really did any research on it, but I think I will, just to find out what the deal is with it. Sorry I couldn't help you with this, but you did get my curiosity aroused again about this cult. God bless.
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Old 05-07-2009, 03:20 PM
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Its a religious sect called eckankar!
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