I agree. I think one of the most powerful moments of the series so far is Tom Devocht’s testimonial in this episode. I’ve seen Devocht on other shows and on “Going Clear” and you just get the sense he is not the type of man who gets teary often, if ever. To see him struggle to apologize to anyone he feels he might have hurt proves not just his good character but also the long-lasting trauma this organization causes in good people.

This comment will be so overly simplistic that you must all forgive me.
But please take a step back, understand that all of these LRH writings are musings of a Man.. a corrupt, imperfect, man.. professing knowledge he never had.
For all who seek their truth.. how about the truth of living a good life they can be proud of.. doing good.. and pledge to remain free of any self professed messiah.

Excellent comments, Roger, on all points. I guess I underestimated you. 🙂

“That’s how you learn. You listen to the experts debate then you go with the argument that makes more sense to you. That’s what I continue to do.”

Great. As you probably gathered, that TED talk by Sheldrake was initially banned by TED – but there was so much protest from the public that a debate of sorts did occur, with TED’s “science board” publishing their views, followed by Sheldrake’s rebuttal. Some time later, TED actually crossed out (put lines through) their original statement – making it still possible to read, however – while leaving in Sheldrake’s responses. To TED’s credit, the page is still on their website, which you can read here:
http://blog.ted.com/open-for-discussion-graham-hancock-and-rupert-sheldrake/

Have a Merry Christmas. 🙂

I did watch the video with Rupert Sheldrake and every comment I’ve written about it has turned into a long dissertation. I don’t want to do that.

Let me just say I am not qualified to refute the scientific merits of Sheldrake’s sensible-sounding speech but that hardly means he cannot be refuted. Of course he can. I like his points and I would love to hear what Richard Dawkins, for instance, would say in response to them.

That’s how you learn. You listen to the experts debate then you go with the argument that makes more sense to you. That’s what I continue to do.

I am not indoctrinated by a cultural materialistic belief system. The vedic scriptures say the subjective and empirical realms exist simultaneously but do not interact except through the interface between them, the physical body. Tall tales about levitating yogis notwithstanding.

As a side note, can you imagine the quagmire created in scientific research if scientists have to start allowing for ‘thought interference’ as a variable?

Keep up the amazing work!

I should have know you of all people would stand up
For Leah .
🙂

She’s so brave !

Happy holidays