Scientology killed my father Washington District of Columbia
I was born into a scientology family. My parents actually met there in '79 and were married there six months later. They had three children. My parents were scientologists for a little over 20 years. I actually grew up at the Org in DC and even went to Chesapeake School for a few years. I did the Purification Run Down when I was 13 and the Personal Values and Integrety course when I was 17 (btw, this one is all about chakras, only they don't call them chakras, just rip the concepts and make it their own). At least I was still able to think for myself (unlike my mom who has never been able to do that).
In 2001 my father killed himself after a psychotic break which I believe was engineered by someone at Flag or just by shear negligence at Flag. You know, when you are messing with people's psyche, you kinda have to know what you are doing, mistakes can be fatal.
Too many details to include, but I will say this, when I was a young girl, I decided to search out some answers for myself. What I found out is that most of the "original" ideas of L Ron Hubbard are actually riped right from eastern philosophy. He changed some of the wording and copyrighted it. It's absolutely despicable what they are doing to people out there. Some think they are getting help (like my pops) only to be let down after investing an outrageous amount of money (for my parents over 6 figures).
As a child growing up my parents were always stressed out about money, which Scientology claims to be able to correct the self limiting beliefs that are keeping you from prosperity. It's like a carrot infront of the horse "you're almost there, just a little more to go. oh just a little bit more, just a little bit more..." on and on and on until you're dead. :( Poor guy, he really had good intentions, he was tangled up with the wrong people. Scientology is eastern philosophy+ psychology+ marketing plan +feeding on people's good intentions equalling SCUM
anonymous
everywhere, Virginia
U.S.A.
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Anon.
Panhandle,Florida,
U.S.A.
In addition to "Operation Clambake"...
#9Consumer Suggestion
Mon, April 21, 2008
Hello, Victims of Scientology...(And detractors, and believers, too!)
Many families have been torn apart by the Cult of scientology, crushed under the wheels of its overreaching "fair game" policy, and the "never defend, always attack" philosophy entrenched in them by L. Ron Hubbard.
Know this: scientology is one of the most dangerous scams in existence today. But there are groups taking a stand against this dangerous organization.
Please go to You Tube and type in "Anonymous", "Wise Beard Man", or "XenuTV", to get a visual stream of some of the groups that stand against Scientology.
Look up "Project Chanology" on the Search Engines, or simply "XenuTV". There are others, but I'm unsure as to all of them. For the love of God...look up what happened to Lisa McPherson (you tube has a video called "the unfunny truth about scientology" that features only a few of the horrible fates suffered by the victims of this brainwashing nightmare.) and judge for yourselves.
Here are families trying to reconnect with loved ones claimed by scientology, children who were raised in the nightmare life that is scientology (including David Miscaviege's neice, I believe!), and people whose lives have been irreparably scarred by getting involved in this very expensive business posing as a religion.
Knowledge is free. But to get the whole story behind scientology and all it's information it will cost the average person no less than a hundred grand. If you're wealthier, they'll tailor the expense to your income....if you're poor, no problem...you can consign yourself to a life of oppressive servitude and constant surveillance for your "audits, lessons and counsel".
If you choose to leave the "church", they blackmail you and ruin everything they can: your job, your personal life, your credit history. They trump up false allegations--even sue you if they can. "The object of litigation is to harass, more than to win", according to L. Ron Hubbard; "use their crimes against them...if they have no crimes, invent some."
Seriously...check out some of the videos and judge for yourself. There are videos and information provided by some folks who have spent years in the organization.
Also, just to be fair...for those of you who are scientologists, it is not your belief system that I stand against, it is the practice of those who support your "church" and the policies they institute.
If you want to believe the principles and the "path of enlightenment" lies in scientology, that is your choice. Really, I don't fault you for it (why should I? Other religions believe a myriad of incredible things!)...honestly, I think you should be able to enjoy your families and friends of other faiths, and to keep every cent you work for. You deserve no less than anyone else.
Thank you for hearing me out.
Chris
Santa Maria,California,
U.S.A.
The Germans
#9Consumer Comment
Fri, June 29, 2007
At least they see it for what it is! We are too worried about offending people & being p.c. I still can't believe the gov't actually OK'd its being classified as a religion in the first place. People are just so gullible!
Jodi
Johnstown,Ohio,
U.S.A.
Chris is right...
#9Consumer Comment
Thu, June 28, 2007
Lets not forget that in the church of Scientology, the more money you have/give, the higher your status in the church is. The is an extremely money hungry cult.
Robert
Buffalo,New York,
U.S.A.
LOL
#9Consumer Comment
Thu, June 28, 2007
Good for you Chris! LOL!
Actually, all L. Ron did was write the book Dianetics - it was the clam baked readers who exalted it to a "religion." LOL!
I'm 50 plus years old. I've enjoyed L. Ron's sci-fi books over the years and I'm familiar with his biography.
BTW Germany doesn't consider Scientology a religion. As a matter of fact, Scientology is considered a money scam/fraud and is illegal! LOL!
Robert
Buffalo,New York,
U.S.A.
LOL
#9Consumer Comment
Thu, June 28, 2007
Good for you Chris! LOL!
Actually, all L. Ron did was write the book Dianetics - it was the clam baked readers who exalted it to a "religion." LOL!
I'm 50 plus years old. I've enjoyed L. Ron's sci-fi books over the years and I'm familiar with his biography.
BTW Germany doesn't consider Scientology a religion. As a matter of fact, Scientology is considered a money scam/fraud and is illegal! LOL!
Robert
Buffalo,New York,
U.S.A.
LOL
#9Consumer Comment
Thu, June 28, 2007
Good for you Chris! LOL!
Actually, all L. Ron did was write the book Dianetics - it was the clam baked readers who exalted it to a "religion." LOL!
I'm 50 plus years old. I've enjoyed L. Ron's sci-fi books over the years and I'm familiar with his biography.
BTW Germany doesn't consider Scientology a religion. As a matter of fact, Scientology is considered a money scam/fraud and is illegal! LOL!
Robert
Buffalo,New York,
U.S.A.
LOL
#9Consumer Comment
Thu, June 28, 2007
Good for you Chris! LOL!
Actually, all L. Ron did was write the book Dianetics - it was the clam baked readers who exalted it to a "religion." LOL!
I'm 50 plus years old. I've enjoyed L. Ron's sci-fi books over the years and I'm familiar with his biography.
BTW Germany doesn't consider Scientology a religion. As a matter of fact, Scientology is considered a money scam/fraud and is illegal! LOL!
Chris
Santa Maria,California,
U.S.A.
Scientology
#9Consumer Suggestion
Thu, June 28, 2007
I am so sorry this happened to you. I was curious about Scientology after the whole Tom Cruise/psychiatry thing so I did some research. The conclusion I reached: WHAT A CROCK!!! I can't believe that otherwise intelligent people would fall for this ridiculous cr@p. A science fiction writer starting his own religion... Aliens... thetans... auditing... all to make money!
From one site that exposes the truth of Scientology: "In the late 1940s, pulp writer L. Ron Hubbard declared: 'Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wants to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion.' Hubbard later created the Church of Scientology..." Tom Cruise claims to know the entire history of psychiatry (what gall!), but doesn't seem to know that fact.
And: "The results of applying their crackpot psychotherapy (called "auditing") is to weaken the mind. The mind goes from a rational state to an irrational one as the delusional contents of the subconscious mind are brought to the surface and are assumed to be valid. It also makes a person more susceptible to suggestion since it submerges the critical thinking faculties of the mind into a partial subconscious state. It results in a permanent light hypnotic trance and so from thenceforth that person can be more easily controlled. The person will, to a much greater extent, believe and do whatever they are told. And of course this is used to the full in persuading them to hand over further money and dedicating themselves further to the cult."
Just google Operation Clambake. Everyone even THINKING about this crackpot "religion" should do lots of research - they'll learn real quick!