Doesn anybody know anything about Scientology?

[DarkKobold]

That was NOT going to change.

[Zero_Hour]

Only in America.

Freedom of expression is a good thing.

Indeed it is. Scientology has a long record of being very much against it.

[Harry Potter]

Just for that, you're 'Fair Game' 

[Sephroth57]

all relgions are tax breaks and false faith to make weak humans feel better about their lives. if you think logicly about it there can be no god

[Sephroth57]

*waits for controversy* lol

[Harry Potter]

all relgions are tax breaks and false faith to make weak humans feel better about their lives. if you think logicly about it there can be no god

You have angered the Saint.

[RayB]

I have some first-hand experience with Sciento1ogy AKA Dianetics (early 1990s). They use alot of deception and forceful sales tactics to get people in. (Let's just say the best people to work for Scientologists would be successful used car salesmen).

They prey on the weak, directionless, and those with "voids" to fill.

They go door to door. One of the questions they ask is if you've heard of "Dianetics". If you say no, that's green flag #1 for them. (An "unbiased" mind so to speak). They claim to be doing research by administering what they call a "personality" test.

When this happened, I was 21, innocent and prone to depression. I lived in an upper middle class city. I figured why not fill out the test. I had nothing to do. It was just a simple form to fill out and the lady would come back later to check get it. So I filled it out.

There were at least 100 questions. Alot of them were repeated questions worded slightly different. The types of questions indirectly covered things like personal happiness, philosophy, religion, etc. Basically, answers to the questions would easily reveal a person's weaknesses (especially if you are unhappy, not assertive, looking for life answers, things like that).

So then the lady comes back for the test and reveals that they need to process it at their office. So a week later I get a call, and what do you know, you have to come in to their office to get the results of their "test". Oh ok. It would seem my answers raised green flag #2 for them. Probably my lack of religion, my problems with depression (at the time), etc.

I don't know why, but I went.

[Dartful Dodger]

So basically they are rounding up the people who usually get in my way and redirecting them into another direction.

Hey Cruise!
Keep up the good work.

[duffjr]

where can i watch the film?  i want to bomb my way out  when i find that the door is locked.  i'm sure they can't sue for "kidnapping."

[Bones]

Scientology is for ass-hats and their distant cousins, the ass-clown.

[DrewKaree]

I wasn't wrong.  Post election, Moore is still fat. Hmph.

That was NOT going to change.

Of course not, since the Bush administration wouldn't sign into law that ban on dinner forks.  Remember folks, people don't make themselves fat, FORKS make people fat.

We need a ban on forks, and we need it now.  A salt fork is deadly just lying there on the table.  Today forks, tomorrow spoons!

Bones is in love with the phrase ASS HAT!

[SirPoonga]

I know this is an older thread for EE, but anyone see the South Park episode.

Ok, I am convinced scientologists are in it just for tax exempt status.

[mpm32]

And to provide a normal looking life for Rock Hudson type actors and performers.

[Harry Potter]

And to provide jokes to MAD for years to come.

[patrickl]

I always find it funny how they are "at war" with the german government.

[SirPoonga]

They are at war with everyone that isn't in. 

So, did anyone see the south park episode last night?

[Hoopz]

They are at war with everyone that isn't in.

So, did anyone see the south park episode last night?

Yep.  My wife, who usually doesnt watch SP, actually asked me if thats what Scientology actually believes.  I told her pretty much....

[USSEnterprise]

Don't watch it much anymore. I watch Drawn Together, though

[fredster]

Didn't Hubbard just invent that "daentics" so he could evade taxes?

I actually tried to read that some time back.  I have never stopped reading a book before or since, but I did about 2/3 of the way through that. 

It was so bogus I just couldn't continue.  I could have made up a better religion.

[Santoro]

I was rolling on the floor when the graphic across the screen said in bold letters:

[SirPoonga]

The part about the souls and soul catchers reminds me of darwinia

[cw]

[AC.]

I know this is an older thread for EE, but anyone see the South Park episode.

Ok, I am convinced scientologists are in it just for tax exempt status.

GOOD story RayB, cool, glad you escaped.

YES, I saw southpark, I then spent about 2 hours online looking up Scientology.  It is pure science fiction. 75 million years ago the Thetus souls were banished to earth and dropped in volcanoes where they escaped and infested early-caveman, and they are still there in us today.  Their anger at being banished is the anger inside us --- or something equally whackpac.

What I don't get, is how someone can get hooked on an idea.  Drugs I can understand, but an idea?

the IRS revoked the tax-exempt status of Scientology many years ago.

[SirPoonga]

The thing is they don't have to believe in it.  The story isn't revealed to them until they reach that top level, which not many people have.  But it's the fact that story exists.

[menace]

Yeah watched the SP episode on wednesday--busted a gut the whole time--i love it when they rip into these hokey religions (does not include the force or force based religions)  I liked how all their credits were john or jane smith--like the mormons made it to put down scientolgy--brilliant!  I remeber taking cults in north america in university scary fascinating stuff there--this one was so clearly fabricated for money its unbelievable anyone would sign, I mean come off it--you can't attain the next level of enlightenment unless you pay for it?  --makes me question the intelligence of my fellow man!

[AC.]

The thing is they don't have to believe in it.  The story isn't revealed to them until they reach that top level, which not many people have.  But it's the fact that story exists.

Right.  I don't understand the initial idea that gets them started.  If the basic experience is like RayB - who the hell continues with it?  The convert must think it is some form of psychotherapy since they have to pay for it.

[SirPoonga]

Their main "reason" for entering into it is a form of protest against modern psychology.

[fredster]

How about we start a religion and call it

ARCADEOLOGY

We will worship PAC MAN.  And we will say that the space people are only trying to get us ready for what's about to happen.

That we will be thrown into space and we will have to deflect ASTEROIDS and then be a DEFENDER of the weak.

Then, we'll have to communicate with the ROBOTRONs in 2084.

Huh?  Wadda ya think? Has potential doesn't it?

[SirPoonga]

Huh?  Wadda ya think? Has potential doesn't it?

almsot has potential, other than that stuff has been copyrighted/trademarked already   So you couldn't be in it for hte money

[Havok]

Huh?

[patrickl]

Yeah, we must eat powerpills to ward of the evil ghosts!

HAIL P@C M@N!

[RayB]

Right.

[fredster]

We are scientific people here on the BYOAC.  We need proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

So we can worship arcade machines. Like Druids and trees.

We can meditate as we try to beat the high score, it puts us in touch with our "Ki".

The highest awarness is reached when you finally achieve it.

So we must help those in need.  Bring your quarters....

[AC.]

How about we start a religion and call it

ARCADEOLOGY

I like what I hear, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

[AC.]

Interview with the Scientologist was on TV tonight.  It starred that vampire tom cruise.

[SirPoonga]

Teh church of arcadeology.  Think of the building we could have.  Literally take people's quarters.  Loud 80s music....

[Havok]

Teh church of arcadeology.  Think of the building we could have.  Literally take people's quarters.  Loud 80s music....

I say we have David Lee Roth as our spokesman...

[fredster]

Are you lost? Are you down trodden? You have no purpose?

What has happened is your soul has been infected by ghosts. Come onto us and we will show you the path.  We will show you how to powerup and turn these evil colors to Blue.  Then with the new power you have your soul can consume these evil thoughts and desires in on gulp.

And with each evil thought and motive that's consumed, you will receive bonus points that will get you into the great arcade in the sky.  Where the machines are always on and always set on free play.

Give onto us your quarters so we may build a great Church, one with blacklights and mirror balls.

[SirPeale]

http://www.zipperfish.net/free/yaafm11.php

[Santoro]

Classic.  I had no idea.