Take Scientology’s advice — watch The Aftermath and see what is REALLY going on in scientology. Don’t listen to the propaganda spewed by scientology in the media or on their websites.
Watch those who personally experienced scientology up close and personal.
It is so appropriate they say this because it captures exactly what has happened to scientology — their PR has taken a fatal hit they will never recover from because people have been able to see the truth. Such irony, but lacking any ability to introspect or confront the reality before their very eyes, they continue to make utter fools of themselves while smugly certain they are the smartest people in any room.
The “coolest religion on earth” is once again making itself look foolish and they remain oblivious.
“The coolest religion on earth” is a FANTASTICALLY uncool expression. Aggressively dorky. And not in a “cute” way.
Impossible to see it written down without bursting into laughter. Talk about irony.
Rewrite it in teenage-girl text speak: OMG Sntlgy is soooo kewl + totes adorbs!
LOL
Don’t believe what you hear, believe what you see. Which translates to: when you hear it from us, believe what we say.
The very fact that these billboards are going up is simply further admission that they are under serious attack.
And bearing in mind the target audience for these are the whales, it’s not something you really want to be promoting to them, is it?
Unless of course scientology isn’t actually making them brighter….
If we’re not supposed to believe what we hear but only what we see, does that mean that Scientology TV has no sound? Are they regressing into the Silent Film era?
Dumb and dumber with these signs…don’t the Whales have ANY brains left and why the hell am even I asking a dumb question like this?
Its just that its so difficult to grasp how…alright, never mind.
Heh, I think going back to the silent era would only make scientology TV better.
I mean it cannot conceivably get any worse.
First no audio, then no video, then presto, no Scientology TV!
Don’t forget no viewers!!
I still can’t make sense of this. Scientology’s problem is mostly what people are seeing on Aftermath, Going Clear, South Park, and so on – including on the covers of magazines in store checkout lanes. That’s what’s actually reaching millions, not what is being heard through conversations and rumors; websites, podcasts, and critical books reach a smaller though more activist crowd, that poses its own problems for Scientology, but not ones that could possibly be fixed with a bit of counter-propaganda like ScnTV.
Or do they really somehow believe that their problem lies with something like a whispering campaign started by psychs?
Of course, the most logical explanation, as some have already suggested, is that though this is a public billboard, it’s really for internal consumption by the membership, in an attempt to show that management is “doing something” – and that all that money is going somewhere.
I see ALOT of ex members very upset , I see broken families, I see private eyes, bullies harassing ex members, I see hurt mother’s and fathers who have lost their lives ones to a cult that practices disconnection. I see people going broke, paying for services that are WAY over priced, I seen how the tech has been changed constantly…. I seen razor sharp fences to keep your cult members from leaving.
Yea Miscavage I’ve seen ALOT. It doesn’t look good from we here I sit.
Well said! Good points that, beyond even Aftermath which is an incredible look at the inner workings and how consistent they are in “practice” (abuse), the greatest example too simply SEE is by viewing their own members. Not just exes…
Heh Scientology – we are in St Louis and we are looking. We don’t like what we see. Scientology – you LIE!
Scientology lied to members and convinced us that we NEEDED an Ideal Org over a decade ago. We had to have it. We were expanding.
We were not expanding. We were shrinking.
Scientology lies. Scientology is a scam. There are no clears or ot’s either. Just look at the people still in. They are robots that cannot and will not think for themselves.
Scientology now tells us they are selling the building in St Louis and we are staying in our current location after many people gave hundreds of thousands towards the new Ideal Org. Some gave millions. Some gave their inheritance. Many went into debt. Many have financially ruined their lives.
Don’t believe anything Scientology tells you – members and lurkers.
You will get hurt.
Many people gave all they had and went into deep debt for the St Louis Ideal Org renovations.
Scientology collected over $16,000,000 from members.
Now they are keeping the sale price a secret so we don’t find out.
Be prepared for more fundraising.
Went Clear…ly, I feel your frustration and betrayal. I wonder if this might be the angle we get DM arrested for fraud: Fundraising $16 Million for a building that never happened, and then changing their mind and sold the building and pocketed the rest of the money from hard working people who went bankrupt helping out for something that never materialized. This is fraud to me. But because they intimidated the IRS into giving them church status, they can’t be brought up on charges that most others would be brought up on. They hide behind their religious label and do overts, many many.
Does anyone know of any organized effort to get some of the candidates in the next Presidential election to promise to review and/or revoke their Tax Exempt Status in return for our votes?
I would think a Presidential election would be an excellent opportunity for us to try and get a promise the IRS will review and/or revoke their absurd Tax Exempt Status.
St. Louis org has been dead for almost 40 years now. Remember when it got moved out to that store front on road in the middle of nowhere with ZERO foot traffic? An that was at the absolute height of active scamology membership. Who would give lots of money decades after the collapse for a large org building when there are basically no scamologists in the area? It boggles the mind.
If I were still in and I saw that billboard, I would ask myself “How can I take responsibilty for what is said about Scientology when I’m not even allowed to see or read it?”.
Scientology is in the ‘end days’. Every way they turn, they are butting up against opposition, bad PR and tripping over their own feet. I truly think that they cant get out of their way and are their own worst enemy. I think the bubble dwellers and public have started to dwindle, and as each year passes, their numbers get smaller and smaller. Miscavige is so lacking in insight, he cant even make a billboard that draws people in or makes them want to find out about the cult- just the opposite, his followers are taking it as an invitation to do what they haven’t dared to do before- look. And instead of seeing the error, he stubbornly refuses to look around or take it down. It must be nice and snug in his penthouse where he can hide from the world like Howard Hughes.
Kat
All of what you write is true. For scn to survive in the lonmg run, it would need sweeping reforms that would make it more like all the sensible philosophies and religions out there.
Yet this would require an internal paradigm shift, which is impossible because:
1. DM and his circle are corrupt and incompetent.
2. Hubbard’s policies are already “set in stone” scriptures, which makes reform harder.
3. There is no permission for internal discussion, constructive criticism or implementing policy or admin suggestions made by staff and SO members.
Thus we have policy implemented by bad leadership resulting in a bad process.
The whole system is just becoming more and more absurd, inefficient and bureaucratic. It lacks the tools to reform and improve itself.
I think the problem is, such reforms would kill Scientology. It’s the pressure and repression that hold it together now; for instance, a large number of UTRs, perhaps as much as half the current membership, would leave almost immediately if not compelled to stay.
The CofS would just end up going the way of all the attempts to set up independent Scientology groups, whittled down to a handful of diehards. There’s virtually zero interest in the failed “subject” itself.
Karakorum you cannot reform a scam. If I had a scam selling dehydrated water, how would you “reform” that? It you did there would be NOTHING left.
I believe you, Kat. Scientology is yesterday’s rolled up newspaper. When I paid a visit to the Orange County Idle Morgue, not a smile was visible.
Irony so thick it was laid on by a trowel.
But I love it. Its good advice, actually. Dangerous for the cult, in fact. So much so that I’m amazed they put this thing up.
Yo Cult:
Here’s a billboard for your Whales:
LOOK at the EMPTY SCIENTOLOGY ORGS.
BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE.
Much love,
Aqua
Here’s a suggestion: when you get a promo piece that has a business reply form, write something and drop it in the mail. Each one costs them $ to get it back.
Like, direct them to this blog, or write some thought provoking, non-combative comment that will just push a button. You might just cause some of the hypnotized to start to wake up.
Cheers.
Ah yes. Another one of $cientology’s Laws of Commotion and Chaos.
Scientology uses props and fake photos to dupe the members even in the photos.
Scientologists are not allowed to LOOK at anything than the propaganda fed to them by the cult itself.
A=A=A stimulus response in action and
George Orwell 1984 come to life in Present Time
When it comes to Scn PR, Edgar Alan Poe may have been on to something.
“Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.”
‘Scientology – the cruelest “religion” on earth.’
You got that right, Len!
Scientologists – “Don’t believe what you HEAR – believe what you see”
I’ll go along with that since the biggest thing you will see is a ZERO balance in your checking & savings accounts.
) BL.
It doesn’t matter that a normal person will consider Scientology a little crazy after reading this. As usual, the billboard is directed at the Whales. The purpose is to increase the level of donations received far above the cost of the billboard rental.
I “heard” Scientology helped people.
I did Scientology.
I “SAW” Scientology HURT people and not give them any lasting help – it was a bait and switch.
Scientology SHATTERS families. Scientology causes financial ruin. Scientology destroys goals and dreams. Scientology lies, manipulates and deceives. SCIENTOLOGY causes death to the body, mind and spirit. Scientology is a CULT. Scientology KILLS!
Reminds me of an old joke: Other than the assassination Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?
Whoa!
I think it’s still too soon to make a joke about that.
Or … maybe not.
However, if you ever learn the monster was assassinated, please come here lickety split and make as many jokes as you like. I’ll be waiting.
Somebody is in deep shit here. They have gone and twisted the sacred words of the Founder. This is out-KSW and a Tech Degrade. As Ron so accurately uttered, “LOOK, DON’T LISTEN”, not this squirrel gibberish on a lousy billboard.
Even with this disgusting Alter-Is of Source, I would admonish every Scientologist to follow this advice closely. After doing so, even a Fool could see that there is a world class con going on here and is doing quite well since its inception in 1950.
No ‘clears’, no ‘OTs’, no increased abilities, no cures for whatever ails ya, no front porch of eternity, no past lives revealed, no influence on society, no pride in being a scientologist, etc. etc. Only empty promises and bank accounts.
To paraphrase my dear old dad, “if you hold out your hands with wishes (the cult’s promises) in one and shit in the other, see which one fills up first”.
“…no pride in being a Scientologist…”
That’s for sure! All mention of Scientology SCRUBBED from the social media of many of them, famous or pedestrian. I personally know of 5 Scientologists – Still In, decades long, died in the wool KA drinkers, 3 of whom are 30 year Class V org staff members – and there is not a WORD, not a WHISPER of their Scientology affiliations on their Facebook and Linkedin pages. They’re not famous and they’re not young and they’re certainly not rich. None of them have ever stuck with any job. They just go from one thing to the next, “making it go right” so that they can scrape by materially while getting their auditing, or “making it go right” to be on staff (“This is not a job. Its a trust and a crusade”.) They’ve each spent their entire adult lives in Scientology , they’ve given their entire adult lives to Scientology, one way or another, and…not a WHISPER about their cult affiliation on the Internet. Outpoint, much?
Their dead silence about COStells me they’re embarrassed and ashamed to be associated with the Church of Scientology and in fear that any prominent link up of them to the cult will LOSE THEM BUSINESS.
So if these ordinary sheeple are embarrassed, think how embarrassed the Whales and Celebs are.
Well Aqua, at least these folks who are hiding their scientology affiliation are not complete fools. There are still some major fools out there though like this video of David Pomeranz clearly shows. Here he is in Times Square getting the word out but having zero success.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZCl6_5gdRA
My guess is that he isn’t just doing this on a whim as a very lame form of musical ‘body routing’, he’s probably doing it as part of another set of ‘lowers’. One has to wonder how many times a cultie has to do ‘lowers’ AGAIN before they finally get it and REALLY do Hubbard’s ‘doubt formula’. I hate to generalize here, but I really can’t see how someone could honestly do a ‘doubt formula’ and stay in the cult. When I finally did it honestly I was out for good. I didn’t bother turning anything in to the ‘ethics officer’ I just packed my bags and hit the road. One of the most productive and best moves of my life. Even with some serious ups and downs since then I can honestly say that life has gotten better everyday.
You’re right, Ms. B, they’re not complete fools. They KNOW how toxic the cult PR is. Why else are they not trumpeting their affiliation? They have to know.
Now, Pomerantz is just a total shill who makes his entire living as a cult shill, so there’s nothing he won’t do and nowhere he won’t go.
You said, “…I really can’t see how someone could honestly do a ‘doubt formula’ amd stay in the cult.”
Neither can I!
(This deserves some exclam tech.)
NEITHER CAN I !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I told my org EO that I was doing a Doubt Formula on the church, she looked at me, HORRIFIED. “You’re in DOUBT?” (emphasis hers) she whispered, her eyes wide with fear. ” Yean”, I said. “I’m doing a Doubt Formula – so what?” Apparently, being informed that I was in Doubt was all she needed to know. Being in Doubt WAS my crime! Keep in mind that she was ex-Sea Org, volunteering as an EO because my org didn’t have one. She wasn’t staff – couldn’t be staff because the Sea Org had fitness boarded her. Her reaction didn’t make sense then but it sure tipped me off that I’d better do that Doubt Formula pronto!
Let me end this comment by saying, “Thanks, Meg! ” (not her name). “Your look of horror at my being in a condition of Doubt really helped me get OUT of Doubt, and out of your f**king cult”.
Put up a billboard next to it
Scientologists – “Don’t believe what you HEAR – believe what you see”
Don’t let Scientology control what you see.
Why don’t you LOOK and see for yourself.
Watch “Scientology; the Aftermath – Leah Remini and Mike Rinder will give you the truth and nothing but the truth.
You will KNOW it is the truth – you are thetans and the thetan KNOWS!
Yeah I saw that a couple of months ago driving south on 19. At first I thought it was for people coming in from Tampa airport to Flag, and then realized if they came from TPA, they actually would be taking a different route.
I’m sure the general public is super impressed with it though.
You said it succinctly, Mike. Their billboard message is also one of desperation.
Don’t believe what you “hear” believe what you “see.” LOL Yes…millions of people have SEEN the Aftermath show with Mike and Leah and their authentic guests showing the truth of the pain inflicted on them. So…people DO see!
$cientology thrived in its early days by hooking those who who did seek for themselves. Only a small percentage actually fell for the scam, but they did hook in enough new meat to replace the old meat. There are so many little scams running that picking one to submit to is difficult.
This billboard perfectly reflects everything Lron taught. That it is totally ineffective today is besides the point. A bad point for them and good point for body politic.
Good old $cientology, still running the 1950’s playbook in 2019.
That billboard is hilarious. If people read it and thought, “Okay I’ll watch their channel.” they would walk away from watching it thinking, “The church of scientology is whack.” So yea, go ahead watch its stupid channel but take a NoDoz before you do.
So sorry Mary. But I must disagree.
IMO, watching their idiotic TV station is a good substitute for a sleeping pill.
Oh wait. I guess that means that I do agree.
Sorry.
Gee, it’s true, the emperor has no clothes.
Yep. Truly he has no clothes. Or friends & family. He’s trapped in a making of his own. And he’ll never truly be happy. Bwahahahahahahahahahahah!
Sorry. But, I couldn’t resist. I mean…. I mean…Bwahahahahahahahahahahah!!!!
That’s how I got out of scamology when I was younger. I LOOKED and saw all the things Hubtard said about what scamology would DO for one was NOT true.
I was also able to see through the smoke and mirrors. A poor college kid was given a choice to put food on the table, or save the universe. I know I made the right choice. What kind of sadistic assholes make a kid choose between his future, and his health over profit. Oh Yeah!
Dear Scientology – I’ve seen enough of you to believe you’re a thug organization whose main activities are threat and extortion.
Scribe, you’re right on the money! Threats & extortion. That’s Scientology for you!
That’s the main entrée. For dessert you get disconnection.
Whoa! But, do I get disconnected with ice cream on top?
That would be “Disconnection a la mode….”
Oh the irony indeed! IF ONLY the cult members would actually go and see with their own eyes that all these “wins” are an illusion, that these great and wonderful buildings are virtually empty, etc. they could feel clear to walk away.
I myself would like to believe in Bigfoot, but until I see one I have my doubts.
I represent Dewy, Cheatem & Howe. Big Foot is real. He’s been on haiates for quite awhile. He will emerge when he wants to.
Great Old Surfer Dude! Since you have some inside information will you let me know when he appears please? I can cross that off my bucket list.
Peggy, it would be my pleasure!
Spot on, like when around 1996-1997 about 60 plus staff member that were waiting early morning for the bus to travel from Haciendo to Flag Land Base and SEEING Mr Miscavige and about 6-7 people in his entourage getting on their new expensive bikes ready to do exercise while the technical staff had not such an option…was only ‘deliver services’.
Of course, the bikes were titanium frame, carbon fiber rims and everything a mere mortal can not dream about. But made of unobtanium for sea org staff members!
Hey, a Thursday funny on Wednesday!
The billboard makes no damn sense. Are you supposed to watch the $cio channel with the mute button on?
In the world people have eyes and ears. In a $cientology world people have eyes and no ears.
Don’t listen on the tapes of Hubbard, don’t listen to the registrar and do fine.
Roger, I went to the Orange County Idle Morgue looking for a young man that his parents wanted to know about. Unfortunately, I never saw the lad.
However, I can tell you that these Idle Morgues are just that. I had a tour that lasted quite awhile. Scientology is dying on the vine.
They don’t even have eyes. It’s easy to see the truth if they would just LOOK.
Whoa!!! No eyes??? How do they see? Now that’s scary.
but only a quick glance, at the surface, not too long, not too deep.
Just, a glance, as you run by….
Look at the shiny happy smiling faces, give us all your money, and never ask for proof or actual results. Don’t question anything or have an expectation.
Just look at the glossy photos, but not long enough to see the truth.