I apologize for mentioning Mr. Hamsadhutta by name, although he is a famous and controversial figure as one of the eleven original Iskcon Gurus. I retract my statement that he ruined many people's lives because I do not know that specifically, nor do I believe he intended to ruin any lives, and it was a specific response to the person I was writing the letter to, in reference to a specific issue.
Also, I meant to say that previous abusers, or people who knowingly supported abusers were allowed to stay in the movement, so I meant cover up.
My feeling is that it doesn't take finding some Guru in the Himalayas , hidden in a cave who is three hundred years old to enable you to understand the Vedas or to connect with "God", no all it takes is a dictionary, some applied scientific research methodology, and to be honest with yourself in the process.
Also, I meant to say that previous abusers, or people who knowingly supported abusers were allowed to stay in the movement, so I meant cover up.
My feeling is that it doesn't take finding some Guru in the Himalayas , hidden in a cave who is three hundred years old to enable you to understand the Vedas or to connect with "God", no all it takes is a dictionary, some applied scientific research methodology, and to be honest with yourself in the process.