Associated Press lauds "cult leader"In its "Roll Call" of those who died during 2002 Associated Press describes a purported "cult leader" accused of "brainwashing" and sexual exploitation as simply a "guru who advocated respect for all faiths through his motto "Truth is One, Paths are Many," reports Fox News.
However, the late "guru" Satchidananda, who died this past August, actually recruited people for his own "path," which largely consisted of honoring, obeying and serving his own needs.
Yogaville, the ashram in rural Virginia Satchidananda founded, was a place used to contain the guru's most devoted followers and generate revenue. It has now become something of a shrine to his ego as well.
Associated Press seems to have done little more than run an ashram press release. Fox likewise posted the report apparently without any meaningful background research.
But many articles have been previously published about Satchidananda, which reflect the guru's deeply troubled history and a litany of allegations about abuse and sordid sex scandals.
It is true that the good are listed along with the bad on the Associated Press 2002 "Roll Call." You will find mob bosses Joseph Bonnano and John Gotti along with the Queen Mother of Great Britain and slain journalist Daniel Pearl listed together.
However, perhaps it would have been better to provide a more accurate description of the boss of Yogaville, rather than just echo the perception of his devoted followers.
[Posted by Rick Ross at 09:51 AM][Link]
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