If u can’t control your own mind unfortunately people such as scientologists will! Baffles me how weak minded these individuals are. This isn’t a religion and it’s a disgrace to be called one!

Quit being such a bigot.

The courses and auditing I have received were free of charge as part of my staff membership. I am currently not on course and do not agree with the donation rates. I feel that I should let you know that not all Scientologists affiliate with the CofS. There is a movement called the Freezone or Independent Scientology made up of Scientologists who are disaffected by the CofS and they practice Scientology in their own way. The rates charged in this group are often far less than the CofS or sometimes non existent. This is the group I affiliate with and simply practice th rough books. So, no, I am not handing over gobs of cash to David Miscavige, whom I have met personally and of whom I am not a fan.
As for tithing, that’s between me and my bishop.

Plus they probably had to make a sizeable donation to the IAS, for the “privilege” of that hot food.

And why ice of all things that people need? Food, clothing, ability to wash clothing, toiletries….those make sense. Just another example of how out of touch Scientology is.

It’s difficult to speak broadly about Christianity because it is extremely diverse…even among the same denominations. Methodist churches tend to focus on social justice but not all of them.

I am one of the few people I know who had an amazing religious experience growing up as a kid. My church (referring to my specific church, not the Methodist church as a whole) pulled no punches when it came to inclusiveness. Our minister constantly said as Christians, we are never to judge but always to help. It was still a church run by people and all people are fallible, but I am very grateful I grew up in that environment.

My wife grew up Catholic and had a pretty typical experience…some things were cool but a lot was pretty boring. We all know about the sins committed by the Catholic Church throughout history (did anyone see The Keepers? That is one of the most evil things I’ve ever heard). But I’ve also known Catholic Priests who were amazing and brilliant. One of my favorite professors was a Catholic priest and I asked him “Do you believe in everything the Catholic Church believes in?” And he said “Hell no! If I did, I’d go insane!”

I don’t judge Scientologists for their beliefs but I don’t accept the argument that “Christianity has done bad things so why are you picking on us?” (Which I’ve heard a couple Scientologists say). That’s diverting the argument. We have plenty of time as a society to focus on all institutional abuses and demand they stop.

Maybe that is know as the McSavage McCrappy meal deal.

Oh Please

And I suggest you look up information on Joseph Smith. He and LRH had many things in common…conman, charlatan, sex pervert, and roots in the demonic. Do a little research. Get out of your bubble.

Okay…how do you manage to keep up payments on the Scientology courses which are not cheap, obey the law of tithing and avoid debt? DM once said that you cannot be a Scientologist and say a Mormon…you have to be one or the other. I know that me being disabled does not make me worthy to be a Scientologist, and I am so glad! My father in heaven knows my worth and so do I. If you can make it work then that is great. Let me know if you want to talk further. I can give you my email.