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Scientology’s Lying Denials

August 28, 2019 By Mike Rinder 137 Comments

Everyone who has watched The Aftermath knows that scientology invariably sends in rather bizarre denials to what is being exposed in every episode. The finale was no exception. In fact, scientology outdid themselves. We have made the point repeatedly, that while scientology squeals they are being vilified and lied about, they NEVER provide ANYONE to present their side of the story. Instead they just repeat, in long-winded letters, that every single person who appears on the show is a liar. Scientology has never done ANYTHING wrong according to these letters. The pain and suffering that is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Aftermath Tagged With: Corporate Scientology, criminal case, David Miscavige, DOJ, FBI, L. Ron Hubbard, Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, Scientology, The Aftermath

Happy New Year

January 1, 2019 By Mike Rinder 58 Comments

Happy 2019 to all who come here to participate in this community whether just as a reader or a commenter. We start the New Year with a new episode of The Aftermath tonight, which I believe is a good omen for things to come in 2019. Meanwhile David Miscavige, the one True Leader jetted off to Joburg to cut the ribbon on an absolutely pointless building -- the new "AO Africa". It is staffed with SO Members from Flag (they couldn't get any from Africa apparently) to serve a few small and failing orgs -- less orgs than any AO in history. They are offering "cheap prices" because the Rand is so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige, Mike Rinder, Scientology, The Aftermath Tagged With: Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige, Scientology, The Aftermath

The Disappeared

September 25, 2018 By Mike Rinder 154 Comments

Why is there no President of Church of Scientology International? Heber Jentzsch, after being "disappeared" years ago is now represented as being "retired" -- but there is no new President. In fact, there isn't even a spokesman, let alone a President (who is supposed to be the lead spokesperson). Heber, once a very public figure, is no longer seen outside of the razor wire topped fence of Golden Era Productions. I last saw him in late 2006 in the Hole. Sleeping on the floor and eating slop, guarded 24 hours a day. Who is the Executive Director International? Guillaume Lesevre held … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige Tagged With: Church of Scientology, Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige

Where’s The Beef?

February 28, 2018 By Mike Rinder 142 Comments

This post was prompted by some back and forth with one of our commenters.  It got me thinking, and though I may not be the brightest bulb in the chandelier, sometimes I cast a bit of light onto the shadowy world of scientology. I recently posted about the ineffectiveness of the massive investment scientology made into TV advertising. It has resulted in no appreciable increase in interest, though it is somewhat debatable that this is what they even care about rather than providing the latest reason to collect money from their members to buy more ads. But that poses the question: what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L Ron Hubbard, Scientology Tagged With: Church of Scientology, Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige, fundraising, Ideal Orgs, public relations, Scientology

The Ultimate Sleazy Fundraiser

February 6, 2018 By Mike Rinder 124 Comments

Anything is good reason to hand over your cash in the world of scientology... A disaster. A new building. Ron's birthday. Your birthday. The end of the year. Thursday at 2. The Super Bowl... But this one, from Mr. CCHR himself, the Financial Investment Advisor, Author, IAS Freedom Medal Winner, Keynote Speaker, IAS Reg and all around homo novis, is over the top even by scientology standards: Bruce Wiseman is pitching people to give $20 a month for the "majestic" commercials (this last one was anything BUT majestic -- confusing drivel more like, with a condescending "we thought so" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fundraising Tagged With: Bruce Wiseman, Corporate Scientology, fundraising, Scientology

Scientology School of Lies

December 11, 2017 By Mike Rinder 42 Comments

Today HuffPo ran an interesting article: Within the article is this: Karin Pouw, a spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology, told HuffPost in an email that while the church “and its members have proudly supported Applied Scholastics in numerous ways through the years ... Applied Scholastics is not part of the Church of Scientology or any other religious organization.” ... Concerning the institutions that use Applied Scholastics, Pouw wrote that “the Church of Scientology has no relationship with these schools.” Of course, this is a lie. Scientology takes FULL CREDIT for everything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Public Relations Tagged With: Applied Scholastics, Corporate Scientology, public relations

Lois Reisdorf Part 7

January 2, 2017 By Mike Rinder 155 Comments

LOIS REISDORF – PART 7 – FINAL IF YOU HAVE NOT YET READ MY EARLIER PARTS, PLEASE READ THEM FIRST. I have written my stories to people who are Scientologists and ex-Scientologists, so if you are new to Mike Rinder’s Blog and have never been involved in scientology, you may have a hard time understanding my stories. The earlier parts are here: The Lois Reisdorf Story: Part 1 Lois Reisdorf - Part 2 LRH on the Apollo  Lois Reisdorf - Part 3 LRH Moves to the US Lois Reisdorf - Part 4 (1977) Lois Reisdorf - Part 5 (1978) Lois Reisdorf Part 6 - Rise of David … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige, L Ron Hubbard Tagged With: Church of Scientology, Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige, L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology

Scientology Aftermath Special: Aftermath

December 19, 2016 By Mike Rinder 220 Comments

The Reddit AMA ("ask Me Anything") special has now aired, and now it's on to Episode 4 tomorrow (The Rise of Miscavige). As always, I am interested in your views - including criticisms and things you think might be better explained or covered. I also suspect there are quite a number of new people who are coming to this blog for the first time. To all of you, welcome. I thought you might find it instructive to be directed to some earlier postings I have done that may help explain some things if you just watched the show or are curious about the bizarre scientology statements about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leah Remini Tagged With: Church of Scientology, Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige, Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, public relations, Scientology

Ideal Org Lies

December 3, 2016 By Mike Rinder 45 Comments

This latest piece from Porn Valley ideal building reminded me what a horrendous self-serving scam this is. You will note the "ideal Valley" is missing a few things -- like about 100 staff (in order to have one for each room) and of course their filing is decades out of date. So, why is there so much effort (extracting of funds) put into these ideal nothings? The answer is simple: Miscavige is frantically trying to keep the veneer of expansion from peeling off the moldy walls of his shrinking kingdom.  He uses these "ideal orgs" to convince his sheeple (and tries to persuade the outside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fundraising, IAS, Idle Orgs Tagged With: Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige, fundraising, IAS, International Association of Scientologists, Scientology Idle Orgs

Miscavige Musings & Mutterings

November 29, 2016 By Mike Rinder 95 Comments

This drivel is a full page in the latest edition of Impact magazine - the IAS propaganda organ. You sort of get the idea what he is trying to say. The strange metaphors that are Shermanspeak specialties make it difficult to fathom, sort of like the front porch of eternity or whatever that idiocy was. The great Mr. David Miscavige is trying very hard to portray himself as some sort of humanitarian. Such hypocrisy. Not only does he personally infringe on people's rights with reckless abandon, he oversees an organization that abides by articles of faith to: Destroy its enemies by any means … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige, Disconnection, Scientology Tagged With: Church of Scientology, Corporate Scientology, David Miscavige, Disconnection, Leah Remini, media, Mike Rinder, public relations, Scientology

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