Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright stand and face the general public and media to discuss and defend their film. David Miscavige hides, while directing anonymous smears against Gibney and Wright and those who appear in his film. Why is it that the "ecclesiastical leader of the scientology religion" is unable to stand up and speak on behalf of his (admittedly dwindling) flock? Why isn't he setting the example and going on TV or being interviewed in major publications to present the "scientology side"? And after refusing repeated requests to be interviewed, they then whine that the "media … [Read more...]
Archives for January 31, 2015
Dror Center Two Years On
I have finally made it home. The red eye lived up to its name. I have had this posting sitting on the back burner for a week or so, and I think it is always valuable to have a reminder here that it is possible to practice scientology outside the church. It is one of the things that is used to keep people toeing the church party line "we are your only hope" and for anyone that believes scientology is the answer to their spiritual happiness, this is a powerful control mechanism. "If you leave the church, you forfeit your eternity" (as if it were something you could give up, or something anyone … [Read more...]