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Terra Math, L. Ron Hubbard, and Wacky Cosmology

September 30, 2018 By Mike Rinder 119 Comments

Terra joins us once again for some more thought provocation. Terra Math, L. Ron Hubbard, and Wacky Cosmology Definition of cosmology (Dictionary.com): the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin and general structure of the universe, with its parts, elements, and laws, and especially with such of its characteristics as space, time, causality and freedom. Per L. Ron Hubbard’s cosmological view of the universe, we, as spiritual beings, have lived for quadrillions of years—which is a whole lot of years and a whole lot of zeros. A quadrillion years is a long time. A really, really long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard, Scientology Tagged With: L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology, Terra Cognita

“Waves of Anti-Religious Hate Crimes”

September 29, 2018 By Mike Rinder 110 Comments

  A new article in US Magazine that previews an upcoming interview with Leah elicited an amazing response from David Miscavige through his ventriloquist dummy Karin Pouw. Failing to address any of the substantive things talked about, it is a typical scientology "attack the attacker" response: The Church of Scientology’s spokesperson Karin Pouw responded to Remini’s allegations in a statement to Us. “While we would prefer to ignore yet another of Leah Remini’s over-the-top rants aimed at getting attention, she unfortunately continues to incite waves of anti-religious hate crimes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige, Leah Remini Tagged With: David Miscavige, Karin Pouw, Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, public relations

Regraded Being

September 28, 2018 By Mike Rinder 39 Comments

RB is on a well deserved family trip this week. This is one of the first RB strips way back when it was part of Thursday Funnies (might even have been Sunday Funnies in those days) I saw it recently and saved it for a repost as I thought it was so great. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Regraded Being Tagged With: regraded being

Thursday Funnies

September 27, 2018 By Mike Rinder 141 Comments

  Good question? How COULD we have the only workable solution on earth and have orgs that are scrappy and degraded? Even though we charge exorbitant amounts to let you in on that workable solution? Do you people ever actually THINK about this?   The Medieval Motif Subliminal messaging? Build a castle and all will be well...   It will blow you mind! Believe it or not the mind blowing news IAS that there is MORE fundraising! You are going to be blown away by how serious International Management is about taking your money! A permanent plaque Unless of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Funnies Tagged With: fundraising, funnies, IAS, Ideal Orgs, Scientology

John Sweeney’s Classic Scientology Expose

September 26, 2018 By Mike Rinder 64 Comments

I was looking through old scientology shows and came across this one from 2010. I had not watched it in many years, but found it fascinating. Obviously, my views about scientology have changed. But I have a much greater appreciation for the show now having worked on 3 seasons of Scientology and The Aftermath. This is a terrific piece of investigative reporting and a finely crafted show that contains a LOT of information. John Sweeney and his brilliant producer Sarah Mole did a masterful job of putting this together.  They battled with the legal constraints imposed on them by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Media Interviews, Scientology Tagged With: BBC, David Miscavige, john sweeney, media, Panorama, Scientology

The Disappeared

September 25, 2018 By Mike Rinder 154 Comments

Why is there no President of Church of Scientology International? Heber Jentzsch, after being "disappeared" years ago is now represented as being "retired" -- but there is no new President. In fact, there isn't even a spokesman, let alone a President (who is supposed to be the lead spokesperson). Heber, once a very public figure, is no longer seen outside of the razor wire topped fence of Golden Era Productions. I last saw him in late 2006 in the Hole. Sleeping on the floor and eating slop, guarded 24 hours a day. Who is the Executive Director International? Guillaume Lesevre held … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige Tagged With: Church of Scientology, Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige

Flag Failing – 10,000 on Solo NOTs Hopeless

September 24, 2018 By Mike Rinder 171 Comments

Oh dear. Things not looking for the 10,000 onto or through Solo NOTs target. They've been working on this target for nearly 30 years and are still not close. Apparently, even the chief cheerleader for achieving this target has given up. For years the D/Captain for Delivery Flag AO Mr. Clive Rabies has been doing "mandatory briefings" for "OT's only" to try to drum up enthusiasm for people getting onto OT VII. Now he has been reduced to doing personal org board "workshops" at the FH for $25 a head. I suspect the truth is that the number of people auditing on OT VII continues to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Flag Service Org Tagged With: Church of Scientology, Clive Rabey, Flag Service Organization, Solo NOTs

Ideal Orgs and Front Groups

September 23, 2018 By Mike Rinder 62 Comments

More evidence that the pretense of scientology is coming unglued. Stevens Creek is an “ideal org”. It has been since 2005 (Miscavige “rededictaed” it in 2012 because they put new videos in the lobby and they try to pretend it’s only been ideal since 2012). There are three other ideal orgs within 50 miles. They should be well on their way to Clearing the entire Bay Area by now. Add to that the constant hype about the huge “4th dynamic campaigns” that are “salvaging the world” from the ravages of drugs, psychiatry and human rights violations and you can see the hype laid bare. They are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ideal Orgs, Idle Orgs Tagged With: 4D campaigns, Ideal Orgs, Stevens Creek

LRH Wisdom

September 22, 2018 By Mike Rinder 124 Comments

I wonder if these people ever READ the quotes they put out. "...this need for status and self-esteem evaporates in the presence of real knowledge..." If someone can point to a group of individuals that is more obsessed with status (to bestow "self-esteem") than scientologists I would be very surprised. In scientology, status is everything. "OMG, he is an OT VIII" (bow down and kiss the ground he walks on), "she is a Class VIII auditor" (she knows the answers to handling EVERYTHING in life), "they are triple coated silver humanitarian maximillionasses" (the true big men on campus) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard Tagged With: L. Ron Hubbard

Regraded Being

September 21, 2018 By Mike Rinder 46 Comments

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