Questions about the parable of the sadhu:

PARABLE OF THE SADHU 1. Who are the primary stakeholders? 2. Who are the secondary stakeholders? 3. Who, if anyone, is responsible for taking care of the Sadhu? 4. Who is responsible for making the decision? 5. Will religion and culture play a role in the decision? 6. Will the age, race, or religion of the Sadhu make any difference? 7. Is the Sadhu expected to "know better" than to get into this circumstance and therefore deserve less care? 8. Does Bowen McCoy sacrifice what could be the most powerful experience of his life in order to help this man to safety, or does he leave him and continue on his journey? 9. Will others resent Bowen McCoy if he makes an unfavorable choice