Of course, it didn't take long for the pitches for money for the earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador to appear. I have received a few of them, each pretty much repeating what is said below. Scientology (particularly the IAS) is the poster child for disaster capitalism ( defined as: the practice of generating profits based on the occurrence of a disaster). Note: it is PROFITS, not just revenue or income. If the money was SPENT on what it was collected for, it would not be profit. The IAS has accumulated billions over the years. They NEVER spend more than they collect -- that is basic … [Read more...]