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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

Episode 69: Claire Headley on Committees of Evidence

December 13, 2021 By Mike Rinder 36 Comments

  We talk to our old friend and Aftermath OG Claire Headley again this week, this time to discuss Committees of Evidence. What are they exactly, our personal experiences convening, participating and being victims of them, and how they differ from arbitration. We have quite a lot of documents to go along with this episode -- a great repository of information for future reference.     The Headley Aftermath episode Season 1 Ep 5 (if you haven't seen this one. we have some fun with the PI's who followed us to Denver):   Marc's wonderfully entertaining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Arbitration Agreement, Bill of Particulars, Blown For Good, Claire Headley, Committee of Evidence, Enrollment Agreement, Ethics Review, Fair Game Podcast, High Crimes, Leah Remini, Marc Headley, Mike Rinder, New Hope for Justice, Scientology Crimes, Scientology Religious Arbitration

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Troublemaker - Leah Remini
Ruthless - Ron Miscavige
Going Clear - Lawrence Wright
Bare Faced Messiah - Russell Miller
Counterfeit Dreams - Jeff Hawkins
Blown For Good - Marc Headley
Abuse at the Top - Amy Scobee
Unbreakable Miss Lovely - Tony Ortega
The Church of Fear - John Sweeney
Fair Game - Steve Cannane
Inside Scientology - Janet Reitman
A Piece of Blue Sky - Jon Atack
Beyond Belief - Jenna Miscavige
My Billion Year Contract
Escaping Scientology - Karen Schless
Commodore's Messenger - Janis Grady
Commodore's Messenger - Book II
Scythe Tleppo - Nathan Rich
Expert Witness - Jesse Prince
Perfectly Clear - Michelle LeCaire
Ron the War Hero - Chris Owen
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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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The DOJ details what #scientology does to destroy those speaking out about their abuses. Including but not limited to:
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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
  • safetyguy on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Bunch of expensive real estate that will be available one day. The sooner, the better.” Mar 29, 10:39
  • Miss Dutch on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “And yet, in the next to the last picture/video it says they keep it in “honor of the religion’s Founder…” Mar 29, 10:12
  • Fred G. Haseney on Ex-Scientologists Who Have Spoken Out: “TrevAnon, I now have at least two new links that can update two broken links in the “Chronology of Publications…” Mar 29, 09:27
  • Dead Man Talking Bill Mutherfucking Straass on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “What I know of CST may amuse a few of you. In 1991 I was the Repair Chief Freewinds when…” Mar 29, 09:13
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