Old grievances flare on social media over Dhammakaya's divisiveness

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Monk talks to police outside Wat Dhammakaya on Thursday.

 

BANGKOK — While police blockaded thousands of monks and followers in Wat Dhammakaya under the harsh, early summer sun for a fifth day, the online war of words was equally heated.

 

Those against the temple and Dhammachayo, the former abbott accused of money laundering and more, argue that the fugitive monk is brainwashing his followers and should turn himself in to the authorities to fight the charges. Across the deepening fault line that is the temple saga are its supporters, who see villainy and tyranny of a power-hungry state.

 

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"Hello everyone, I am your new boy scout leader. Today we are going to learn how to tie a knot."

Oppressive Military Dictatorship vs. Corrupt Religious Sect.

 

Both symptoms of an unhealthy democracy.

Edited February 21, 20179 yr by Katipo

54 minutes ago, Katipo said:

Oppressive Military Dictatorship vs. Corrupt Religious Sect.

 

Both symptoms of an unhealthy democracy.

Both symptoms of an absent democracy.

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Those against the temple and Dhammachayo, the former abbott accused of money laundering and more, argue that the fugitive monk is brainwashing his followers and should turn himself in to the authorities to fight the charges. Across the deepening fault line that is the temple saga are its supporters, who see villainy and tyranny of a power-hungry state.

 

I used to watch wrestling years ago and when the wrestlers collided and fell to the mat "seemingly" unconscious ha ha the referee would count them both out. Same here. 

17 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

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"Hello everyone, I am your new boy scout leader. Today we are going to learn how to tie a knot."

Your not the one that posted the BIB learning to tie their shoes are you?? Good post my g/f was looking over my shoulder and read your post and burst out laughing. If she gets it everybody should. 

Edited February 21, 20179 yr by elgordo38