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Thoughts about Scientology?

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Somebody asked earlier, but i don't recall you answering.
Probably because no one ever asked. While someone absolutely professed an interest in learning, this interest never escalated to the point where they were willing to ask me directly. Do you think it's because that they found me intimidating or is it because they shared your publicly stated view that nothing I say should be believed?

@Deprecator, how much have you spent on scientology?
If you literally proclaim that nothing I say should be believed, and for no better reason than because I speak positively about a religious movement that you harbor extreme prejudice against, then what's the point in even answering your question? Shouldn't I worry that if I offered an answer that wasn't to your liking then you'd just cite it as evidence that supports your initial attack against me?

And I'm not trying to 'dodge' your question so much as I'm suggesting that there's no point in answering if you've already made it crystal clear that you're not remotely interested in having a two-way discussion about the topic.
 

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Probably because no one ever asked. While someone absolutely professed an interest in learning, this interest never escalated to the point where they were willing to ask me directly. Do you think it's because that they found me intimidating or is it because they shared your publicly stated view that nothing I say should be believed?


If you literally proclaim that nothing I say should be believed, and for no better reason than because I speak positively about a religious movement that you harbor extreme prejudice against, then what's the point in even answering your question? Shouldn't I worry that if I offered an answer that wasn't to your liking then you'd just cite it as evidence that supports your initial attack against me?

And I'm not trying to 'dodge' your question so much as I'm suggesting that there's no point in answering if you've already made it crystal clear that you're not remotely interested in having a two-way discussion about the topic.

A dodge is a dodge.

I answer questions about my religion truthfully regardless of the intent of others.

Why can't you?
 

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Perhaps, a reasonable start... Hubbard in his own words, what does one see?

What did his son perceive?

 

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A dodge is a dodge.
A dodge is a dodge, and a person not interested in civil discussion is a person not interested in civil discussion. Furthermore, it doesn't seem that you're asking me about my religion so much as you're asking about my personal financial affairs. Does the amount of money a Muslim might give to a Mosque tell you a lot about Islam? Does the amount of money my Grandfather paid in tithing tell you a lot about Mormonism?

I answer questions about my religion truthfully
Right. You want to tell me all about how open minded you are, how you answer questions about your religion truthfully, and all while quoting me for "blah blah blah" after publicly declaring that nobody should believe anything I say.

You obviously have a great desire to talk about yourself and engage in virtue signalling, so with all due respect, have you thought about posting all this stuff you want to say about yourself in a blog as opposed to my thread about Scientology? In your blog you can be as smart, open minded and as truthful about your religion as you want to be.
 

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A dodge is a dodge, and a person not interested in civil discussion is a person not interested in civil discussion. Furthermore, it doesn't seem that you're asking me about my religion so much as you're asking about my personal financial affairs. Does the amount of money a Muslim might give to a Mosque tell you a lot about Islam? Does the amount of money my Grandfather paid in tithing tell you a lot about Mormonism?

It's pertinent and not just a personal financial question because of the reputation of the church of scientology as a scam.


I've only given about $40 bucks in tithes this year myself to my church. It hasn't been a good year for me financially. However, my lack of contribution hasn't impacted my place in my church, how I'm treated, or my potential for leadership in my church. Anyone is welcome to my denomination's national conference and all voting and passage of rules, statements, and other sorts of decisions are completely transparent. Can you say the same thing about the church of scientology?


Right. You want to tell me all about how open minded you are, how you answer questions about your religion truthfully, and all while quoting me for "blah blah blah" after publicly declaring that nobody should believe anything I say.

You obviously have a great desire to talk about yourself and engage in virtue signalling, so with all due respect, have you thought about posting all this stuff you want to say about yourself in a blog as opposed to my thread about Scientology? In your blog you can be as smart, open minded and as truthful about your religion as you want to be.

I don't think you understand. My statements aren't based on thin air and assertions in this thread. I have 10 years and 5000 posts backing them up. I don't need to post anything new about myself. Any other member is free to call me out if I 'm lying or misrepresenting myself. But frankly I don't think there's anything special about myself in this regard. Most people here are the same and willing to be opened minded to engage different ideas and beliefs outside straightforward scams. So I'm not lifting myself up as anything special. I'm merely stating that there is no basic civil and open minded reason to engage and hear out your beliefs.
 

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Greetings, friend.

:bye:

I have absolutely seen the documentary, and if I recall correctly there were many testimonies from former members who had negative experiences. While it's difficult to directly contest their authenticity, at the same time I can safely say that these 'negative experiences' reported by disgruntled members aren't remotely consistent with my own experiences, and I also must say that these types of scandals and abuses of power are not remotely exclusive to Scientology. For an example, last I checked the military is notorious for an endless series of abuses of power and scandals alike, resulting in all sorts of heinous atrocities such as rape, torture and death (i.e. drill sergeants literally forcing cadets into dryers). These negative experiences don't take away from the fact that, although the military would certainly not be for everyone, many people can still benefit enormously from their experiences in the military, and that the military in general (for all its faults that have been documented) is still absolutely essential for the welfare of the nation.

Some thoughts:

1) The United States military and the Church of Scientology are two very different organizations, with very different purposes
2) The abuses that happen in the military aren't tolerated when they're made public and their are efforts to reduce/eliminate the abuse within it (or at least their were during the Obama years, I can't speak for the Trump years as 'softening' the military is often seen as part of the culture-war issue among the right)
3) While I understand your defensiveness about the abuses going on in your religion, that's not actually what I was interested in, and I apologize because it was my fault for not clarifying that.

What I was actually interested in were some of the more wild claims by higher ups, like abilities that the higher level OTs can do, the Xenu story, Sea Org and the million(s) year contract that goes with it, the conditions that Sea Org members live in, "disconnection" and how it works. Things like that.

And to answer your other question, I'd say that the most common misconception of Scientology is that, on a fundamental level, it's somehow different from other religions/ philosophies, many of which are also making a significant amount of money. In other words, if reading the Bible truly resonates with an individual, they become a Christian. If reading the Quran truly resonates with an individual, they become a Muslim. If reading the books and teachings of L. Ron Hubbard truly resonates with an individual, suddenly critics often try to undermine and discredit them by openly declaring that they're a brainwashed cult members who shouldn't be believed.

I can't actually disagree with you on this, though your example is incredibly reductive. There is a lot more to being a Christian or a Muslim than their holy books and their a lot more to the criticisms of Scientology beyond the written works of it's creator, however well deserved they may or may not be.

Another misconception regarding Scientologists is that there is 'intolerance' or 'hostility' towards non-Scientologists, when in fact non-Scientologists often seem far more 'hostile' and intolerant to Scientologists than visa versa. For an example, when Isaac Hayes turned to Scientology, you'd think that those around him might have been happy for him that he was able to find meaning and joy through the works of L. Ron Hubbard. Instead he was viciously attacked, and to such an extent that the theology of his faith was publicly mocked by his employers. Hayes had no problem with his employers for their beliefs, though for whatever reason his employers had a significant problem with his beliefs, even though by his own admission, he found the movement to be immensely beneficial to him.

I've never met a true believing Scientologist so I can't confirm or deny their temperaments but I have no reason to disbelieve you.

Also, as an aside: Isaac Hayes worked for the creators of South Park, so his faith being mocked by them in public isn't shocking to anyone familiar with Matt Stone or Trey Parker. Not that that's right, mind you, just entirely unsurprising.
 

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It's difficult to not assume your intent is to defend and sell Scientology when you ignore neutral/positive comments about the religion, give weak arguments to counter negative ones, and refuse to answer essential questions as the only Scientologist here. If you're here to discuss the religion, you're doing a bad job and if you're here to sell the religion, you're doing even worse.
 

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It's difficult to not assume your intent
It's curious as to why you're so fixated with my intent, and it's further curious as to how this fixation seems directly connected with your desire to criticize. For an example, you literally feel the need to assert that I provide 'weak arguments' to negative opinions about Scientology, when last I checked your initial criticism (which I would also assert is incredibly weak) was more or less that "all of religion is a scam because it involves money being paid for something that can be obtained for free, so it's like selling air".

And while we're at it, by the extension of your logic cited to criticize Scientology, we might as well say that some hobbies are a scam too because after all, if we assume that hobbies are engaged for entertainment purposes then there always could have been alternatives in which they could have obtained that entertainment for free.

But of course, I feel that's the fundamental limitation of your repeated desire to 'assume'. First assuming the 'intent' of why people turn to Scientology in the first place, and then later assuming my intent for creating the thread in the first place, as if it was a big, elaborate secret that warrented open speculation.

I almost started looking deeply into Scientology a while back by taking the personality quiz but there was no way to take it for free, which is a key starting point to my understanding. Just to make sure that I wasn't being unfair, I just looked into it and I found this Business Insider article about the costs long term. I even double checked their claims like how expensive the books are and according to Scientology.org, it's an expensive religion. You don't get kicked out (never claimed you do), but you don't go far at all within it if you aren't taking the classes. The best I could find pushing against the fact that it's expensive is from a pro Scientology blog that the government views Scientology as a nonprofit therefore it can't be money grubby, but that's laughably weak.
First and foremost, what made you initially interested in Scientology? Did you try reading books written by LRH or was it for another reason entirely? Secondly, do realize that the criticism about Scientology in the article you linked literally stems from an individual who "claims she spent "millions" during her 35 years with the church." 35 years. And just curious. During year 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25, would she have instead claimed that Scientology was the best thing that ever happened to her? After the 35 year mark, are her subsequent criticisms of Scientology legitimate or just like with so many other unions, is this just an emotional response driven by a horrible divorce went wrong? It may be cliche, but the article sort of reminds me of a spouse who is so incensed that their spouse cheated on her (i.e. a negative experience) that she makes up accusations of rape (gross fabrications/ mischaracterizations).

To this end, I must point out another portion of the article as well which states: "It contends that the statements Remini and the other contributors to the show have made about Scientology are false", and, based on my personal involvement with Scientology, I would absolutely be forced to concur with this conclusion. Again, I didn't mention 'fake news' within my original post for nothing. Where I live there are a number of gatherings and events that are open to the general public; no 'personality test' or other such feature required. You can keep attending without the purchase of expensive materials if you'd like, just you can keep attending Christian church services without spending any money as well.

I was so inspired by books by LRH that I wantedt to interact with individuals who felt the same, and doing so didn't cost me a dime. And because people seem so fixated with my personal financial affairs, any money I've spent since then is less than what some people pay in tithing (at 10% of income that too can run into the millions) and also less than what some people have paid in therapy (which I suppose would just be another 'scam' despite so many people claiming it was beneficial). And just like with therapy, the military or any other club/ organization, Scientology isn't for everyone and it's also never been my intent to 'sell it.'

It is curious though. So many members of the general public are so sold by the negative experiences of former members and the gross mischaracterizations portrayed by the fake news media, that so many members feel like martyrs, actively afraid to tell friends, family and others about their beliefs and involvement simply because of the tremendous backlash they receive from people who've never had any personal experiences with the CoS.
 

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It's curious as to why you're so fixated with my intent, and it's further curious as to how this fixation seems directly connected with your desire to criticize. For an example, you literally feel the need to assert that I provide 'weak arguments' to negative opinions about Scientology, when last I checked your initial criticism (which I would also assert is incredibly weak) was more or less that "all of religion is a scam because it involves money being paid for something that can be obtained for free, so it's like selling air".

And while we're at it, by the extension of your logic cited to criticize Scientology, we might as well say that some hobbies are a scam too because after all, if we assume that hobbies are engaged for entertainment purposes then there always could have been alternatives in which they could have obtained that entertainment for free.

But of course, I feel that's the fundamental limitation of your repeated desire to 'assume'. First assuming the 'intent' of why people turn to Scientology in the first place, and then later assuming my intent for creating the thread in the first place, as if it was a big, elaborate secret that warrented open speculation.


First and foremost, what made you initially interested in Scientology? Did you try reading books written by LRH or was it for another reason entirely? Secondly, do realize that the criticism about Scientology in the article you linked literally stems from an individual who "claims she spent "millions" during her 35 years with the church." 35 years. And just curious. During year 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25, would she have instead claimed that Scientology was the best thing that ever happened to her? After the 35 year mark, are her subsequent criticisms of Scientology legitimate or just like with so many other unions, is this just an emotional response driven by a horrible divorce went wrong? It may be cliche, but the article sort of reminds me of a spouse who is so incensed that their spouse cheated on her (i.e. a negative experience) that she makes up accusations of rape (gross fabrications/ mischaracterizations).

To this end, I must point out another portion of the article as well which states: "It contends that the statements Remini and the other contributors to the show have made about Scientology are false", and, based on my personal involvement with Scientology, I would absolutely be forced to concur with this conclusion. Again, I didn't mention 'fake news' within my original post for nothing. Where I live there are a number of gatherings and events that are open to the general public; no 'personality test' or other such feature required. You can keep attending without the purchase of expensive materials if you'd like, just you can keep attending Christian church services without spending any money as well.

I was so inspired by books by LRH that I wantedt to interact with individuals who felt the same, and doing so didn't cost me a dime. And because people seem so fixated with my personal financial affairs, any money I've spent since then is less than what some people pay in tithing (at 10% of income that too can run into the millions) and also less than what some people have paid in therapy (which I suppose would just be another 'scam' despite so many people claiming it was beneficial). And just like with therapy, the military or any other club/ organization, Scientology isn't for everyone and it's also never been my intent to 'sell it.'

It is curious though. So many members of the general public are so sold by the negative experiences of former members and the gross mischaracterizations portrayed by the fake news media, that so many members feel like martyrs, actively afraid to tell friends, family and others about their beliefs and involvement simply because of the tremendous backlash they receive from people who've never had any personal experiences with the CoS.

Because intent in this discussion matters. There's a difference between trying to convert and trying to hold a discussion. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt that you weren't selling and just really passionate, but if your intent is to sell, then I'm uninterested to continue this discussion.
 

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It's pertinent and not just a personal financial question because of the reputation of the church of scientology as a scam.
If your direct inquery into my personal financial affairs was solely based on the CoS's reputation as a 'scam', then what difference would it make how much money I've spent on it? If you spend $40 in tithes and don't get what you pay for, you were scammed. If I spend $10^3 a year on Scientology and receive exactly what I pay for, then by definition it's not a scam. Again, I fear people are floating around the word 'scam' rather liberally, especially when people are using the term in such a way that it could be applied virtually any religious group or organization that accepts money.

Anyone is welcome to my denomination's national conference. Can you say the same thing about the church of scientology?
There are absolutely formally sanctioned events hosted by the CoS that anyone can attend. Don't believe me? Call your nearest CoS and tell them that you're interested in learning more. If it's anything like my experience then I'd bet my socks that you'd get through the doors without paying a dime.

I don't think you understand.
Ditto.

I've always felt that the best way to showcase a characteristic -- be it open mindedness, humility, intelligence or any other redeeming feature -- was through actions as opposed to personal claims. Why? Because actions speak louder than words. If a person self-identifies as 'intelligent', then they should be able to convey this characteristic without ever feeling the need to point blank inform others just how 'intelligent' they think they are. Similarly, if you really were so 'open minded', you should be able to communicate that level of open mindedness without ever feeling the need to tell others all about it in their thread about Scientology.

Clearly you disagree, and I respect that. Which is also why I say that your personal boasts of 'open mindedness' would be better suited in a blog as opposed to my thread about Scientology. Because if you feel the need to point blank tell me (a person who doesn't care either way) that you're open minded as opposed to showcasing your open mindedness, then in my eyes you're merely exhibiting a textbook case of insecurity.

Which reminds me of a core difference between us. Even if I disagree with the views of another person, I try and do so respectfully and without ever feeling the need to malign the integrity of their personal character. Are you able to say the same or are you really not as 'open minded' as you'd like to claim?
 

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Because intent in this discussion matters. There's a difference between trying to convert and trying to hold a discussion. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt that you weren't selling and just really passionate, but if your intent is to sell, then I'm uninterested to continue this discussion.
Intent matters, and you'd rather assume and speculate upon my own intent as opposed to asking me directly. Can't I be interested in discussing a topic without trying to 'sell it'? I also made a thread about why Real Madrid was the best football team in history; whether or not people agree with me I still enjoy discussing the topic and it doesn't bother me one or another whether people choose to agree with my initial assertion. But if my 'intentions' are being subjected to scrutiny then I'll remind you...
And just like with therapy, the military or any other club/ organization, Scientology isn't for everyone and it's also never been my intent to 'sell it.'
 

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It's a scam.
A cult.
A destroyer of lives.

You would be better off leaving it and nobody that reads this thread should believe anything you say about it being a positive experience because you're being lied to.

This.

Their abuses are well documented. And even if it wasn't so damaging, I think I would prefer to make up my own religion than to take somebody else's made up religion.
 

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Sometimes I wonder if religion is a natural product of humanity.
 

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Beorn said:
Anyone is welcome to my denomination's national conference. Can you say the same thing about the church of scientology?

There are absolutely formally sanctioned events hosted by the CoS that anyone can attend. Don't believe me? Call your nearest CoS and tell them that you're interested in learning more. If it's anything like my experience then I'd bet my socks that you'd get through the doors without paying a dime.

You either avoid hard questions about scientology or you engage in blatant deceit.

You couldn't answer my question truthfully so you manipulated my question to lower the standard to a level where the CoS could meet it.

The full quote was:

Anyone is welcome to my denomination's national conference and all voting and passage of rules, statements, and other sorts of decisions are completely transparent. Can you say the same thing about the church of scientology?

You took out the section about transparent voting and decision making because there is nothing transparent about the CoS and certainly nothing transparent about the way it makes decisions and acts as an organization.
 

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Don’t really need to read L. Ron Hubbard’s poorly written novels to know the guy was utterly bonkers with no remarkable talent whatsoever, aside from excelling at taking advantage of psychologically vulnerable people.


Want reading material? Read anything about the Lisa McPherson case. She was starved to death, covered in cockroach bites. Not “fake news.” A real human being. One of many. There are well-documented official police and autopsy reports on cases like this accessible to the public.

Totally a destructive cult. A parasite on humanity. A fraction of people getting what they want out of it doesn’t change any of that. Hell, an abusive husband doesn’t beat his wife literally 24/7. And his coworkers think he’s a standup guy.
 

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I'm not saying Scientology isn't bonkers, but shouldn't all of us on Teegeeack be worried about Xenu?

Seriously, though, I feel like the mythology of Scientology isn't even good science fiction.


wikipedia said:
Hubbard wrote that Xenu was the ruler of a Galactic Confederacy 75 million years ago, which consisted of 26 stars and 76 planets including Earth, which was then known as "Teegeeack".[5][8][22] The planets were overpopulated, containing an average population of 178 billion.[1][4][6] The Galactic Confederacy's civilization was comparable to our own, with aliens "walking around in clothes which looked very remarkably like the clothes they wear this very minute" and using cars, trains and boats looking exactly the same as those "circa 1950, 1960" on Earth.[23]

So, he had, like no imagination? It's not like it was a TV show where budgets were an issue; it was the founding mythology of a religion. He could have come up with anything, and he went with this.

Also, why the volcanoes with the hydrogen bombs? Shouldn't the bombs be sufficient for Xenu's galactic genocide?

The whole mythology is just a bunch of convoluted nonsense that doesn't even make for a compelling story.... the root of all of our problems are caused by alien souls who were the victims of a galactic genocide? Um, ok.
 

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I don't understand your question, and because I'm interested in your view on the topic I'll seek clarity. By what metric are you using to determine that Scientology struggles to 'overcome' human nature? Last I checked Scientology is the largest and fastest growing modern day religion in the world, is the largest independent disaster relief organization in the world, was founded by the most published author of all time, and is also the most sought after alternative to psychiatry in terms of mental health treatment options. If you or anyone else believes these statements to be "moot" or "irrelevant" as far as understanding human nature is concerned, then pray tell: what information would you instead cite to support the inverse of your implicit claim, that Scientology 'struggles' to overcome human nature?

Just addressing the bolded part.

Islam is the world's fastest growing religion - and not just in Muslim majority nations: 10% of all Europeans are projected to be members of the Muslim faith by 2050, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.

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•Amref
They are committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems.
•ShelterBox
By providing emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disaster, they’re transforming despair into hope.
•Medical Teams International
They provide medical and dental care, humanitarian aid, and holistic development programs to all people in need, regardless of religion, nationality, sex, or race.
•Humanitarian Coalition
The Humanitarian Coalition strives to maximize Canadian fundraising efforts in support of members’ assistance programs for the survivors of international humanitarian disasters. By working together, the members seek to increase the awareness of needs, reduce the duplication of costs and take the guesswork out of giving for Canadians.
•GlobalMedic
They quickly respons to disasters with a Rescue Unit, Water Purification Unit and Emergency Medical Unit. Helping those who need it most.
•Engineers Without Borders
A non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life.

As for most prolific author, I'll give you that, but take a look at how many books were sold. Nowhere near the top.
 
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