There is a lot of shrinkage in scientology these days, and now Maiden Voyage is added to the list. (Yes I know the graph is meaningless, it’s how scientology always presents their “expansion” so it seemed appropriate...) For decades there have been 5 main events and a Seminar for every Maiden Voyage: "Opening Night" -- a summary of the "accomplishments" of the "OT Ambassadors" "Org Night" -- an update on Ideal Orgs "Source Night" -- the Sherminator with a veritable avalanche of hagiographic mumblings "Special Night" -- either something from Author Services or CST or WISE "IAS Night" -- including presenting the latest "statuses" Now, the promotion for this year makes it clear there are only 3 "nights" -- "Opening", … [Read More...]
Scientology “Father’s Day”
Scientology likes to portray itself as family friendly. This is never really true in scientology -- the organization ALWAYS takes precedence over the individual or family. Always. Scientology tries to tell the world that it is the great protector and … [Read More...]
Scientology Still on My Mind
Our old friend Terra Cognita is back with more insight. Sadly, I imagine many readers here can relate to these observations. I stopped writing regularly about Scientology after I’d said everything I thought I needed to say. I’d climbed out of the … [Read More...]
Regraded Being
Classics
Apollo Tales
Gary on duty as a "Lookout" aboard the ApolloMy friend Gary … [Read More...]
The Real Way To Happiness
My good friend Ray Jeffrey sent this to me, explaining that on … [Read More...]
Is Scientology A “Terrorist Group”?
Scientology has for many years made outrageous claims about … [Read More...]
On David Miscavige’s Behavior
Another in what will be an ongoing, if sporadic, series of … [Read More...]
New Years Email from Debbie Cook
Debbie Cook was the Captain of the FSO for 17 years and was a Sea … [Read More...]
A Letter From Garcia
This is a letter written to David Miscavige in November of 2010 … [Read More...]
Featured Articles
No Irony Here
Take Scientology's advice -- watch The Aftermath … [Read More...]
Memorial Day Disgrace
See the excellent piece at Tony Ortega’s blog this morning … [Read More...]
Miss NY — Unwitting(?) Scientology Shill
Father and daughter scientology fundraisers Meghan and Ben … [Read More...]
Scientology Violates Priest-Penitent Confidences — When It Suits Them
This comes from another of the entirely … [Read More...]