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Through the Bubble – Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland Part 25

August 7, 2022 By Mike Rinder 3 Comments

  This is the twenty-fifth 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 25 The Economic Downturn and Catching Up on Bright … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Through the Bubble Tagged With: Lili Ryder, Through the Bubble

More Hubbard on CANCER

August 6, 2022 By Mike Rinder 21 Comments

I wrote an earlier article: L. Ron Hubbard on Cancer It is hard to fathom that this subject does not get more attention. It is a well-known fact in scientology that the answer to any condition or disease is to get a PTS handling and auditing to solve the problem. Unfortunately, because of this, many scientologists only resort to doctors when it is too late. In order to stave off claims of practicing medicine without a license, Hubbard penned a few policies for PR purposes that say "we are not treating or healing diseases or illnesses," but those few statements are understood to be for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard Tagged With: cancer, Dianetics, L. Ron Hubbard

Regraded Being

August 5, 2022 By Mike Rinder 17 Comments

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Filed Under: Regraded Being Tagged With: regraded being

Thursday Funnies

August 4, 2022 By Mike Rinder 31 Comments

  Back after our Alaska vacation -- which was wonderful. It's a breathtaking experience, unfortunately no photos do justice to its sheer scope and grandeur.   There are a few more funnies than usual as it's 2 weeks worth, so some are a little dated: Unimpressive Numbers They really think that 10 OT levels completed in a week is going to accomplish anything? I see only two OTV's and most are OT IV (which along with OT 1 are the fastest levels). One NOT's completion per week is not going to get the 10,000 onto or through Solo NOTs for a LOOOONG … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Funnies Tagged With: Alex Righetto, Angela Marion, AOSH Africa, Callie Daly, Carol Fries, Chicago, Clyde Batton, Columbus Ideal Org, Emmett Osborn, Freewinds, Greg Capazorio, Ibrh Muhammad, Jimmy Page, Joey Besio, LA org, Malmo Org, Mikel Lindsaar, Mirre Carrara, Nick Howarth, Patrick Valtin, Peter SAlemis, radiation, Rikke Beeny, Riverpark Mission, Ron Murphy, Shawn May, Stacy Francis, tampa org, way to happiness

Mike Rinder: “Lady Killer”

August 3, 2022 By Mike Rinder 9 Comments

This is the ninth (and final) "vacation" post, revisiting some of the more  important articles to have appeared on my blog over the years. This one seems especially appropriate given the attacks will surely ramp up seeking to discredit me as my book comes out. This subject has also been extensively addressed by both Stefani Hutchinson and Jeffrey Augustine at their blogs. The original post and comments is here. While the "church" of scientology has kindly nicknamed me "Lady Killer," the strange reason for this deserves some context. This post also serves to demonstrate the twisted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fair Game, Mike Rinder Tagged With: BBC, Cathy Bernardini, jenny linson, john sweeney, parking lot, PCSO, Taryn Rinder

Can Scientologists be Christians or Jews Too?

August 2, 2022 By Mike Rinder 2 Comments

This is the eighth "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.   Scientology likes to tell the world that you can be a scientologist and also be a Christian, Jew, Buddhist or anything else. This is an "acceptable truth" (defined by Hubbard this way: Handling truth is a touchy business also. You don't have to tell everything you know-that would jam the comm line too. Tell an acceptable truth. Agreement with one's message is what PR is seeking to achieve. Thus the message … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: Christianity, irs, Jesus Christ, OT III, R6, R6 bank, Scientology, scientology cross

Disconnection: the PR and the Truth

August 1, 2022 By Mike Rinder 6 Comments

This is the seventh "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.     The above is what scientology has to say about the practice of disconnection on their official website. It mirrors the statements they make to the media about this controversial and abusive practice. Of course, it contains numerous half-truths, omitted information and outright lies. If you take this statement at face value (and many people won't know what is NOT being disclosed) it all sounds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disconnection Tagged With: Disconnection

Scientology Homophobia

July 31, 2022 By Mike Rinder 11 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard, Scientology Tagged With: homophobia, homosexuality, L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology

The “Glory” of Scientology’s Dead “Enemies”

July 30, 2022 By Mike Rinder 3 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard, Scientology Tagged With: enemies, fair game, L. Ron Hubbard

What Is The Ideal Org Program?

July 29, 2022 By Mike Rinder 4 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Ideal Orgs Tagged With: David Miscavige, Ideal Orgs

Why Do Scientologists Lie?

July 28, 2022 By Mike Rinder 16 Comments

This is the third "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.   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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: L. Ron Hubbard, lie, lying, scientologists

A Scientology Committee of Evidence is NOT Arbitration

July 27, 2022 By Mike Rinder Leave a Comment

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" li9nked 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...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: arbitration, Committee of Evidence

Dealing with Critics of Scientology – The L. Ron Hubbard Playbook

July 26, 2022 By Mike Rinder 10 Comments

This is the first "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.   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" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fair Game, L Ron Hubbard Tagged With: Dealing with Critics of Scientology, fair game, L. Ron Hubbard, Playbook, Vacation

Vacation Time

July 25, 2022 By Mike Rinder 33 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alaska, Headleys, Rinder

Through the Bubble – Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland Part 24

July 24, 2022 By Mike Rinder 14 Comments

  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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Through the Bubble Tagged With: Lili Ryder, Through the Bubble

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If the org slumps during this transition period, don't engage in "fund raising" or "selling postcards" or borrowing money. Just make more income with Scientology. L Ron Hubbard From HCOPL URGENT ORG PROGRAMMING
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