-
sannyasnews posted an update 10 years, 11 months ago
We dont think that ”telling” unsubstantiated stories, as Swami Rajneesh appears to do here, about others, is valid. Assuming it is him and not an imposter who is telling such stories, he is a recognised teacher and would need to be much more considered in his statements.
One cannot accuse others of rape and these type of crimes through hearsay. The only persons who should be involved when such crimes are alleged are the police, and they should find and assess evidence, if such exists. Otherwise gossip rules the day, and totally undermines both the smaller and wider society.
It is not so simple. Have you not followed the Jimmy Savile story in the papers. He sexually assaulted scores of females. Some went to the police but they were ignored. Then they posted on Savile’s tribute page after his death. Were they wrong to do such a thing?
What about the BBC executives who turned a blind eye to Savile’s escapades. They only had ”hearsay” to go on, but shouldn’t they have done something?
The weakness here was the police. Why they didn’t pursue the matter as there were clearly those who leveled the complaints, and evidence could have been produced, it seems bizarre they did nothing. There should be an enquiry into why the police did nothing, as only such an enquiry can improve future procedures for others who may find themselves in this position.
If SR is such a teacher he should open a forum on his official website so we can all go there and slug it out on any subject of his choosing. Going on other ppl’s lawn to sell their wares is the cowards way …