Hey refwife, I saw that episode too. How many times can you say "special" in one episode? LOL...they could not let go of each other, and would have done it right there but for their vows of purity.
Do you watch TLC? The Duggar family, stars of their reality show "17 children & counting" are Gothardites. The oldest Duggar son just married Anna Keller whose family is also into Gothard. Josh Duggar and Anna met at a homeschooling conference.
I don't know what eastern religions you are talking about...Confucianism has a similar style virtue ethic, but there are only 4 "character qualities" that he promotes...