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The Failed Scientology Mission Network

July 4, 2021 By Mike Rinder 82 Comments

The Mission network, once the front line of scientology dissemination, is a broken down, tiny shadow of its former self. Back in the bad old days, Missions were large, prosperous and brought in the majority of new people to scientology. In his infinite wisdom (really his growing paranoia), L. Ron Hubbard decided the Missions were seeking to rip off "his" orgs. They were "stealing" public and making too much money, so the infamous Mission Holder Convention of October 1982 in San Francisco was the beginning of the end. Some think this was all the work of Miscavige. They would be incorrect. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Missions Tagged With: Anne Archer, finance police, Foothill Mission, Isaac Hayes, Jenna Elfman, John Travolta, Lisa Marie Presley, Mission Holder Conference, Mission Network

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To be a superstar again, Tom Cruise downplayed Scientology as his ā€˜driving force,’ report says https://bayareane.ws/3zGgXYr

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Love this excellent article and thrilled to be part of the new way the world is coming to understand coercive control. Thanks @Sherryn_G for the deep dive and excellent writing. We appreciate it! #survivor #cult #nxivm #coercivecontrol #igotout @alittlebitculty https://twitter.com/LetsTlkAbtSects/status/1549216254241943552

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