You say:

"The interesting thing surely in this context, is the contrast between people who have a well thought out position on the relationship between God & Man, & those who don't, regardless of whether or not one is a believer in a particular religion, or even a believer in God."

Yup! This for me has got to be the point. That issue is Rawat's whole modus operandi. And GKC says it well too.

I have had to abandoned the god notion as evolved so far, as it left me too vulnerable to self deception and exploitation by others.

I have just recently been in contact with many premies from my past, and the underlying theme seems to be " Hey I am special, I am wise, I see so much more in the situation, let me inspire you.My words are cutting edge"

 Rawats little Oracles. Sorry if anyone who knows me reads this, but the above atitude is so obvious not to mention publically feels insincere. Premies are all urgently demanding recogition as smarter than the average spiritual bear. Leave it out.