Eckankar

Although this has been the longest reading so far, I actually enjoyedreading it. It's easier to read when its written as a story instead ofjust alot of complicated facts and complex words I dont fullyunderstand. The whole Eckankar movement is new to me. I had neverheard of the group before this class. This story helped me understandwhat it was about and how people become believers or followers. Atfirst, I didnt understand how people could get suckered into cults. Itjust seemed obvious that these "religions" were just tricking naivepeople into doing whatever the "leaders" wanted. It didnt seempossible that normal people could get involved in something like that.

After reading the article, I realized it was certain types of peoplethat became involved. They are searching for something they feel ismissing in their life which can be said for alot of people. So many ofthese people probably are normal as far as society expects. No one canreally define what normal is, however, I feel that these people arewell in their right to search for a new religion and have some sense ofbelonging. I'm not saying I believe in these religions now but I nolonger have the same judgement for the people who decide to follow.