In this episode, we ask Scott, a former monk of 14 years with Self-Realization Fellowship Monastic Order, how he deconverted from Catholicism to join an Eastern-Mystical religion. He discusses with us his daily metaphysical practices as a monk, his struggles with celibacy and ashram politics, and eventual escape out to become atheist. Be sure to check out Scott’s blog- Skeptic Meditations: a former monk’s journey from ashram to atheism (www.SkepticMeditations.com)
Explore these links for a peek and critique of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF):
SRF cult and controversies: http://www.freedomofmind.com/Info/infoDet.php?id=552
Autobiography of a Yogi (the SRF bible by Guru, Founder, Paramahansa Yogananda)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autobiographyofayogi
Free Online: http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Autobiography_of_a_Yogi
Disclaimer: The interviewee, Scott, does not speak for any other person, organization, nor for Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) or it’s members or affiliates.