This is the sixth "vacation" post, revisiting some of the more important articles to have appeared on my blog over the years. The original post and comments is here. Is scientology homophobic? There has been considerable discussion about this. In today's world, where it is no longer socially acceptable to be anti-gay, scientology has taken steps to attempt to portray itself as tolerant and welcoming of the LGBT community. But similar to scientology's claims that disconnection "doesn't exist" or is simply a "personal choice," the PR smokescreen hides an ugly and unp … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2022
The “Glory” of Scientology’s Dead “Enemies”
This is the fifth "vacation" post, revisiting some of the more important articles to have appeared on my blog over the years. The original post and comments can be found here. A couple of days ago, Tony Ortega posted a lengthy "success story" from a woman who had recently completed "Super Power." Of course, it was over-the-top bizarre, but one paragraph stood out: While on the rundown two major SPs (2.5 percent) connected to my dynamics received their bitter end. One died in an unexpected way, and the other got put in a psychiatric hospital by his best friend. This filled … [Read more...]
What Is The Ideal Org Program?
This is the fourth "vacation" post, revisiting some of the more important articles to have appeared on my blog over the years. The original post and comments can be found here. Any time there is a post about ideal org failures, there is a lot of speculation about "Why?" I have written various posts and comments about this from time to time, but realized I had never put it all in one place. There are two reasons for the ideal org program that go hand in hand. And it explains why, in spite of the clear failure of this program to bring about planetary clearing, or anything at all … [Read more...]
Why Do Scientologists Lie?
I originally posted a version of this in early 2017. I have updated it with additional information and quotes. It's important, especially in light of the ongoing prosecution of Danny Masterson, other investigations, and civil cases. Anyone who confronts scientology witnesses needs to understand the nature of the beast. While repeatedly asserting that they are "the most ethical group on earth" and that they are constantly having to "get rid of" people who "cannot live up to their ethical standards," in truth, every dedicated scientologist is a liar. Why? The … [Read more...]
A Scientology Committee of Evidence is NOT Arbitration
This is the second "vacation" post, revisiting some of the more important articles to have appeared on my blog over the years. The original post, along with the comments, can be found here. See also, these other posts on the subject of scientology "arbitration" linked lower in this post. Scientology has managed to persuade courts that people who signed Enrollment Agreements as a condition of starting a scientology service, are bound by a paragraph of the agreement where they agree to resolve disputes through a scientology "religious arbitration." Here is the language … [Read more...]
Dealing with Critics of Scientology – The L. Ron Hubbard Playbook
If you read this blog, you are likely aware of Leah Remini's upcoming A&E show. I have had the pleasure of working with Leah on this show as a consultant and participant, a cause of great distress for the church. So I thought I might weigh in with some information I feel is pertinent to events now and into the future. As a reader here you are likely also aware of the "church" reaction to the announcement of the show and the first trailer being released - the usual name-calling, smearing and foot stomping that does not RESPOND in any fashion to the abuses being exposed. There is much … [Read more...]
Vacation Time
The family and I, along with the Headleys, are embarking on a long-planned, end of summer vacation cruise to Alaska today. For the next 10 days, there won't be any new blogposts. I have prepared a series of what I think are some of the most important posts I have done here. Starting tomorrow, there will be one each day. I will be able to moderate comments sporadically, so if you want to comment, and it takes longer than normal to appear, please be patient. We have all been looking forward to this trip for more than a year... North to Alaska! … [Read more...]
Through the Bubble – Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland Part 24
This is the twenty-fourth installment of the account of a journey into and out of scientology -- written by one of our long-term readers. I hope you enjoy her insights, humor and style. Lili also provided a glossary of terms. Through the Bubble - Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland This is my quirky recollection of events. Others may remember things differently. Lingo is italicized on the first mention, capitalized after that. I’ve compressed complexities in the cult to simplify your reading pleasure. Part 24 The Scorched Life After Lost Faith Due to nati … [Read more...]
Hubbard: The Expert on Children
Someone sent me this recent Facebook post from Mace Kingsley. It highlights one of the more sinister aspects of scientology: the enormous amount of false -- often harmful and sometimes dangerous -- information Hubbard spewed forth about children. The above is just a sampling, and it's pretty horrific. Children's "overts" are the problem and they should be getting married and given jobs at age 14. College is a bad idea, because it "puts a delay on marriage..." What a crackpot. And you only have to look at HIS life to see just how worthy his opinions and … [Read more...]
Regraded Being
RB had a computer problem this week, so a golden oldie... … [Read more...]