When "attacks" were ongoing in the 60's, Hubbard did what he so often did, issued a policy to try to turn down the heat. The infamous "Cancellation of Fair Game” use of the term but not of the practice PL is the most well-known example: Shortly after this, he also issued an unequivocal cancellation of disconnection. This was in response to a government inquiry that had begun into scientology in New Zealand. He wrote to the inquiry a few months later, stating that he had canceled disconnection and it would not be reinstated. Of course, once the heat died down, d … [Read more...]
Scientology Mother’s Day
One of the most galling things about scientology is their claim they are "pro-family" and consider relationships and communication the most fundamental things in life. Mother's Day slams home the cruelty of what scientology ACTUALLY practices when it comes to familial relations. For everyone out there who IS connected to their mother, please enjoy this day and make it special. You never really appreciate the value of family until it is no longer available to you. But in remembering and enjoying the good, let's not forget the horrors of disconnection enforced by scientology. … [Read more...]
Scientology Finally Admits Disconnection is Real
A great discussion about disconnection and Scientology's policies and public statements. These are the documents (and video) we used. Tommy Davis' infamous CNN interview: https://youtu.be/eC5hoyIgpKc?si=8XmlXy8rjAsKglD8 Christie and her disconnection story o0n the front page the Sunday edition of the NY Times. From the scientology website: And the completely contradictory statement from the same Scientology.org website that a viewer pointed out during the episode: … [Read more...]
Brothers Broken: A New Film About Scientology Destroying Lives
A couple of days ago, Tony put this message from Geoff Levin on his blog. I am republishing here in the event that any reader here may not have seen it at Tony's. Geoff has been a staunch supporter of this blog and me generally. I am proud to be included in his movie -- I met his brother, Robbie, when I was at Sundance for the premiere of Going Clear. Two talented and extremely nice men who have an incredible horror story to tell. Fortunately, this one has a relatively happy ending, though Geoff's children remain disconnected. This is Geoff's message: It’s been a long jo … [Read more...]
Ben Rinder
A reader sent me an email about Benjamin, confirming much of what I wrote about in my book, A Billion Years. There are some small details added and I appreciate the time they took to send this to me. I am publishing it because it demonstrates the absurd and grotesque lengths scientology goes to keep families apart. Also, some of you may recall that Ben had some form of aggressive skin cancer (you can see the scar tissue under his right eye). He should be made aware of the blood mutation discovered in me as a result of extensive testing, as it can be passed on genetically. Of course, … [Read more...]
A New Index of Entheta
My old friend, Phil Jones, author of the "Call Me" billboard, just informed me he has created a new website and I want to commend it to readers here and encourage you to support it. Phil says he will be adding an entry every week. It will ultimately become a wonderful source of information about scientology - an index of entheta! Go Phil and Willy, you guys never give up. … [Read more...]
Ex-Scientologists Who Have Spoken Out
I am publishing this here as it is an invaluable repository of information that should be as widely available as possible. Thanks to TrevAnon (Trevor Horn) for sending this to me. Along with this extensive list are two other invaluable lists below. This list represents more people than can be rounded up for an event at Flag these days. If you want to see the complete list, click here. And remember, this is the people who hav e bravely spoken out publicly. There are perhaps 10 times this number who have left and said nothing, For some further information about this list, you … [Read more...]
Disconnection: the PR and the Truth
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...]
Brian Sheen Anniversary
This is a post sent to me a couple of days ago by my old friend Brian Sheen. I was out of town and could not get it up on the blog, but the message remains the same. Today is the 45 birthday of my daughter, Springsong Tawna Sheen, now Atkinson-Baker. However, instead of celebrating the miracle of her birth, I am mourning the horror of her death. Spring has been missing from my life for 7 years now and I have not heard from her once. Legally, after 7 years, a person who disappears and is not heard from, is legally declared dead. I painstakingly have been forced to accept this reality; may she … [Read more...]
Disconnection For All
Scientology is making their family and friends destruction tech available to everyone through WISE. Secularizing the "tech" of disconnection is about as grotesque as things get. … [Read more...]