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  • Tags: New Religious Movements

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Rolling hills, forest, and shrubbery surround the ECK Temple and constitute the rest of the 174-acre property. As one walks through the various rooms of the Temple, stands on the back deck, or even in the parking lot, one can quickly get a sense of…

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The wide array of reactions to Eckankar's coming to Chanhassen is closely related to its status as a New Religious Movement. To understand Eckankar, as with any religion, it is necessary to engage with questions of authenticity and legitimacy.…

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The interior of the Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop, property of the Dunn Brothers̥ website

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The exterior of the Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop, property of the Dunn Brothers̥ website

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The inside of the programs handed out at the Worship Service

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The outside of the Worship Service programs.

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American flags fly several places throughout the ECK Campus.