1. Secret Swami - About Sai Baba

Comment #99475 by mint_tea on December 16, 2007 at 6:18 pm

If he has abused as many as has been alleged on the internet, surely many others should have been molested over several years. And the Rahm family would not have been the first. The Baba would have started molesting his Indian devotees long ago. And I never even heard whispers or gossip of such incidents earlier.

I can easily imagine why Indian victims of the Baba would be reluctant to press charges; or if they did come forward and refuse the hush money, what fate would lie in store for them.

You really should watch the video though... I think you'll find the Rahms to be very believable. They were devoted believers of the Swami for many years.

2. Secret Swami - About Sai Baba

Comment #95163 by mint_tea on December 7, 2007 at 1:21 pm

Here's an interesting question: why is it that so many charismatic founders of religion end up sexually molesting their flock? I'm thinking of Jim Jones, Mohammed (12 wives, married Aisha before she turned 10), David Koresh, and of course Sai Baba.

It's a definite pattern throughout history. I can offer many psychological speculations as to why this is so, but it's still fascinating as ultimately it severely undermines these religious leaders' legitimacy and legacy.

3. Secret Swami - About Sai Baba

Comment #95157 by mint_tea on December 7, 2007 at 1:13 pm

I agree with mcsekhar, who makes many superb points.

Obviously, the sexual molestation charges against Sai Baba are all part of a conspiracy. Much like the conspiracy of sexual abuse survivors against the Catholic Church - the fact that so many people have similiar stories of molestation only proves this is a conspiracy.

The Rahm family may have been earnest devotees of the Sai Baba for years, but I choose not to listen to them, or to believe the allegations of their handsome, strapping son.

Somehow it just makes more sense that this is all a conspiracy.