I have previously written a number of blog posts about the lie that is scientology's so-called "arbitration" -- a procedure more akin to the Spanish Inquisition than to modern day justice. They operate on the same principles as those inquisitors -- we will torture you until you finally break and give in to what we dictate is the righteous path to be followed. You are not permitted to disagree with us. You are not permitted to even speak or offer evidence in your defense. And we will continue to torture you for as long as we see fit, you are completely at our whim. You can read some of my previous thoughts about this nightmare: Scientology Stacks the Phony Arbitration Deck Scientology "Arbitration": They Make Up the Rules as They … [Read More...]
Thursday Funnies
It's "Epic" Like everything that ever happens in scientology. Watch videos of some ribbon cuttings, which will be shown at the next event and they will then tell you to come watch a video of the event too... This is what is known as making best use of very limited resources. Power Couples! They even have online registEration. Why did Drew and Maria Robb leave the SO? More fake religiosity They do it with Christian holidays, and take the opportunity to cash in on Jewish ones too. $50??? Wash, rinse, repeat... This guy is a celebrity? His only claim to fame is having a bunch of bowling trophies from the IAS... then again, that IS what makes a scientology … [Read More...]
Scientology “Critical Thinking”
A while ago someone noted there was a blog post on the Stand League site claiming scientology is based on critical thinking. As they noted: Pure comedy gold!!! I looked it up and it’s still there. Here is just some of the bs they peddle: “Critical thinking is the process of analyzing information to determine the amount of truth in any statement, assumption, opinion, conclusion, thought or situation. It is the skill at the core of L. Ron Hubbard’s discoveries and the effectiveness, usefulness and success of Scientology.” "Once a Scientologist begins to gain critical thinking skills, they start asking questions—questioning those things that “everybody knows.” Is that politician/journalist/neighbor/ loved one telling the truth? If not, wha … [Read More...]
Media Links
The Truth Rundown: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Sara Goldberg's Disconnection Story
Pat Broeker Spied On For 2 Decades
Church of Scientology vs. Debbie Cook: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
LA Times: Scientology Head's Father Was Spied On
The New Yorker: The Apostate (Paul Haggis Story)
Vanity Fair: What Katie Didn't Know (the Cruise/Katie Holmes story)
Digital Media
Leah Remini - Scientology And The Aftermath
Going Clear (HBO)
Megyn Kelly (Kelly File) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Today Tonight (Australia) Part 1 Part 2
Panorama
TV3 Midweek (Ireland)
Trinity College
NY Times (Going Clear)
Deadline's Emmy Contenders (2017)
Deadline's Emmy Contenders (2018)
60 Minutes Australia