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Psychosomatic Conditions: An Analysis of Hubbard’s Claims

March 26, 2023 By Mike Rinder 23 Comments

   This article was sent to me by one of our readers, David Chirko. It is an academic analysis and thus rather dense and uses plenty of big words. It deserves to be recorded, it is thorough and cites to many sources, which in itself is an invaluable resource.     Psychosomatic Conditions and the Church of Scientology By David Chirko, A.B. chirkoart.ca Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Psychological Researcher/Author Professional Affiliate Member, Division 49, American Psychological Association   “Psychosomatic adj. 1. of or relating to the role of the mind…in diseases or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard, Scientology Tagged With: David Chirko, Dianetics, L. Ron Hubbard, psychoso, Scientology

Scientology: Psychological Terrorism

March 19, 2023 By Mike Rinder 8 Comments

The last in the "vacation series" — now home but haven’t yet had a chance to put together a new post. Stay tuned tomorrow for another new post. Scientology is the only organization claiming to be a religion that has it's own "intelligence"/dirty tricks branch. It is unique in that the "doctrine" of scientology (i.e. the written and spoke words of L. Ron Hubbard) contain directives for scientology to engage in intelligence activities, including gathering information, spying, executing operations to intimidate and ultimately destroy people and even framing them. You can read many of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: L. Ron Hubbard, psychological terrorism, Stefani Hutchison

Aaron Smith-Levin on Lex Fridman

February 26, 2023 By Mike Rinder 11 Comments

This is a very well informed and extremely informative interview by Lex Fridman on one of the biggest YouTube/Podcasts in the world. Lex Fridman is very well prepared and thoughtful, no matter who you are, there are things covered here you have probably not heard before. Lex provides an outline of the episode which takes you right to each section : 0:00 - Introduction 1:21 - Thetans 5:19 - Dianetics 17:22 - God 27:58 - Sea Org 32:08 - Auditing 52:21 - Control 1:02:45 - David Miscavige 1:11:52 - Xenu 1:27:46 - Secrecy 1:33:49 - Mike Rinder … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast, Scientology Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Lex Fridman

Planetary Clearing?

February 25, 2023 By Mike Rinder 25 Comments

  Scientology loves to tell itself it is "Clearing the Planet" and "Making Planetary Clearing a Reality." Yet, the reality is something completely different.  The cognitive dissonance within the scientology bubble sometimes seems just too incredible to be believable. In any and every org, they know they are not making any Clears. But this is not something they ever discuss or announce -- "We have made x Clears this year." Because in most orgs it is 0. Every now and then, actual NUMBERS slip out of the bubble. The last time was in November when I included a story on the blog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: Clearing the planet, Planetary Clearing

This Is What Scientologists Really Believe

February 19, 2023 By Mike Rinder 32 Comments

This statement epitomizes the mindset of the scientology bubble. Their city (fill in name) is where scientology can flourish because it's such a wonderful place, filled with amazing people (and when they are trying to recruit they add how great the schools are, the art scene is, the delicious food, the museums... anything they can think of). It's like their city is the unique petri dish with just the right ingredients for the experiment to finally succeed. It's all so bright and hopeful -- and absolutely absurd. But, despite all the wonderful things and amazing people, "everyone in (fill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: Chicago, Ideal Orgs, Joe Cecala

LA County Sheriff’s Department Still Shilling for Scientology

February 14, 2023 By Mike Rinder 14 Comments

I was surprised to see one of the scientology OSA Bots retweet something about the scientology Super Bowl ad from something calling itself MultiFaith CPAC. Anyone who watched the game no doubt saw the Jesus Gets Us ads and this group put the scientology ad into the same category of "religion represented well." It's impossible any organization not influenced ("safepointed") by scientology would put out such a tone-deaf and ridiculous tweet. This is their Twitter home page: As you can see, it is a Council of the LA Sheriff's Department! Scientology has had a long history with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Public Relations, Scientology Tagged With: Jan Sliverson, Janet Weiland, LA County Sheriff's Department, Lee Baca, MultiFaith CPAC, valley org, Women's Auxiliary

Ex-Scientologist Support Group Portland

February 12, 2023 By Mike Rinder 20 Comments

I want to give a plug to my old and dear friend Jefferson Hawkins who has started this group in Portland OR for former scientologists. Jeff has some others working together with him on this, but he is the "name" and I encourage anyone in the Portland area to connect up with them. Head over on February 25 to meet up with some really good people. Perhaps this is something that could be done in other cities too. Sort of an adjunct to The Aftermath Foundation. Thanks Jeff, for this and so much else you have done. You are voice of reason, intelligence and compassion. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: jeff hawkins, Jefferson Hawkins, Portland, The Aftermath Foundation

Mad Mappin Hits the Interwebs

February 7, 2023 By Mike Rinder 37 Comments

Scientology's version of Monty Pythons Upper Class Twit is at it again (I always love it any time I can slip in a Monty Python reference) -- if you don't know this skit, I have included it at the end of this post. I have written about Mad Mappin before (the most recent here: Mad Mappin At It Again). Now he has called on a local member of the British parliament to do something about the "genocide" of the COVID vaccines. (Wonder if he has sent something to David Miscavige demanding an explanation as to why all Sea Org and staff were required to get the "Covid injections"?). Putting an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Scientology Tagged With: John Mappin, Johnny Mercer, Monty Python

The Bait and Switch of Scientology Promises

January 23, 2023 By Mike Rinder 24 Comments

You may have read the recent post about Hubbard's claims for cures of virtually all disease and illness through auditing. And his condescending view of the medical profession. One would think scientology would have the conviction of the words of their Founder and Source -- they are expected to abide by them without question or alteration. Yet, everyone who participates in scientology is required to sign several releases, one of which is the Religious Services Enrollment Application, Agreement and General Release (this is the infamous document that has been used to force "Religious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard, Scientology Tagged With: Dianetics, Enrollment Agreement, L. Ron Hubbard, medical cures, religious arbitration

Mad Mappin At It Again

December 14, 2022 By Mike Rinder 8 Comments

We jump from a prominent scientology con-man (Grant Cardone) yesterday, to a prominent scientology kook (John Mappin) today. Can you imagine having yourself photoshopped to look like a Mission Earth character (Jettero Heller) -- and then actually putting it on social media? This guy is such a loon. My last post about him, links to earlier ones, More Mappin Madness. In that one he was claiming the "surgical strike" on Ukraine by Russia was to "de-nazify" the country whose President (Zelensky) is Jewish... Apparently Mappin has now assumed the Hubbard mantle: "I am not from this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: John Mappin

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How Many Taxpayer-subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does a Dead Man Need? It turns out to be a LOT when it comes to #scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Once again, where is the #IRS? How is this a valid exempt purpose? https://youtu.be/JfmJHiGfevA via @YouTube

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yesterday in Brazil went viral an article about Suri not having contact with her father, the article didn't mention Scientology at all and you guys can't imagine my surprise and pride when I saw in the comment section A LOT of people talking about scientology and @LeahRemini show

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  • Ruth on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “How many Houses and office’s does a dead guy need? Apparently a LOT! Jeepers crimany, is this getting ANYONE up…” Mar 29, 13:31
  • Doug Sprinkle on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “I recall asking my auditor his opinion on whether Hubbard had returned or not, this would have been about 3…” Mar 29, 13:04
  • Fred G. Haseney on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Re: CST purchased Ron’s home in Bay Head, NJ, where he wrote DMSMH. Two hundred years ago, The Lancet began…” Mar 29, 13:00
  • SP@PDX on Psychosomatic Conditions: An Analysis of Hubbard’s Claims: “In a way, yes, but the placebo effect is complicated. There’s a good explanation and lots of links to other…” Mar 29, 12:09
  • Duke of Chug on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Thank you, Mike. Fascinating. I’ve not seen a list like this anywhere else and had no idea there were so…” Mar 29, 11:30
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