Samanta Roy's Institute of Science and Technology

[Steve Radtke]

Greetings fellow information seekers. I myself being from Shawano, WI have a particular interest in the shenanigans going down in my home town. In case this is the first you've heard: Yes, there is a cult in Shawano and shit is going down.

The leader of said cult is one Dr. Samanta Roy (aka Rama Behera, aka Avraham Cohen).

Originally from Orissa, India Dr. Samanta Roy immigrated to Shawano, WI in the early 70's and started his non-profit organization then titled the 'Followers of the Lord Jesus' or 'The Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ', teaching a mix of Christianity and Judaism. No one knows exactly how many members there are or what is behind the tarps blanketing the main building on the compound.

Headquarters lies on the Northern outskirts of town adjacent to the former Kwik Trip. Much secrecy and suspicion has surrounded the group as long as I have known of it. The entire perimeter is lined with tall pines and its front gate has a car in the drive with at least one lookout inside 24 hours a day. Drive by more than once with a mischievous look in your eye and they will call the police. Learned that the hard way I'm afraid.

Reports of child abuse within the cult have appeared since the 80's and many testimonials can be found online at http://www.xenutv.com/interviews/ramabehera.htm

Currently, the FBI is investigating an alleged 'hit list' implying threats from the cult against city/community officials. Read more about it at http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/2008/11/13/fbi-investiga...

Also, WSAW Channel 7 has recently released a 4 part series on the cult and the FBI's involvement which can be viewed at http://www.wsaw.com/secretsinshawano

Here are some more links into the groups history and current goings-on:

http://www.religionnewsblog.com/category/rc-samanta-roy
http://www.rickross.com/groups/rama_behera.html
http://www.shawano-wisconsin.com/shawanocults.html
http://www2.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=365069

For online discussion, visit the Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=2218524300

Admittedly, I could do a lot more research into the specifics. There are just so many links that I got lazy I suppose. Please correct me if I've made any false statements and please feel free to add on or comment with your own findings/opinions (Erik I'm looking in your direction)

[robin lee]

that's what i call a social network!

[Nash]

well, duh, we need someone to go undercover.

Robin, prepare one straw for each social networker, clip one short and we'll begin the draw tomorrow.

good luck to all.

[Steve Radtke]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/17/eveningnews/main4674658.s...

we done gone national

[Nash]

Katie Couric didn't seem at all concerned for the wellbeing of Shawano, much less the Mello Yello plant. i mean, i'd still like to have my way with her, but now it would involve more violence than before.

[Erik]

If you want to view the textbook used by the cult to teach their children hatred towards christians check out WSAW 7 secrets in shawano. There is also a very entertaining discussion blog between current and ex members. You should also check out the cult's official youtube videos. Just look up Shawano news on youtube. The poster is ShawanoNews2008.