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Episode 68: Chris Shelton on Cult Apologists

December 6, 2021 By Mike Rinder 28 Comments

This week we talk to our old friend Chris Shelton about cult apologists. These are the people who make a career (often lucrative) out of offering expert academic opinions in support of "New Religious Movements" -- cults. It's a racket that scientology has used to gain credibility. We cover a lot of ground here. Chris has recently published a series of articles on this topic on Tony Ortega's blog -- they are well-worth reading. Chris also has a podcast that is worth subscribing to on YouTube:  Sensibly Speaking Podcast   We mention the scientology STAND League -- the OSA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Aleister Crowley, Anson Shup, Chris Shelton, Donald Westbrook, Eileen Barker, Fair Game Podcast, Gordon Melton, James Lewis, Leah Remini, Marvin Bordelon, Massimo Introvigne, Mike Rinder, Remnant Fellowship, STAND League, Stefani Hutchinson, Stephen Kent, Susan Palmer, Tony Ortega

Scientology Hates “Experts” — Unless They Are Paying Them

August 24, 2020 By Mike Rinder 22 Comments

STAND League is a constant source of ideas of what should be discussed about scientology. They accuse others (usually Leah Remini and me) of exactly what they are doing. They rail again anti-Semitism, it spurs me to write about scientology and the NOI. They complain about "anti-religionists" it prompts something about what Hubbard had to say about religion. Scientology is "fun" - brings on a post about disconnection and crush regging. And now I noticed this one. Rest assured, every one of the "experts" scientology touts is paid. Massimo Introvigne of CESNUR., Gordon Melton, Brian Wilson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: STAND League Tagged With: Brian Wilson, experts, Gordon Melton, Margaret Singer, Martin Landon, Massimo Introvigne, STAND League, Stephen Kent, Tony Ortega

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