If you read this blog, you are likely aware of Leah Remini's upcoming A&E show. I have had the pleasure of working with Leah on this show as a consultant and participant, a cause of great distress for the church. So I thought I might weigh in with some information I feel is pertinent to events now and into the future. As a reader here you are likely also aware of the "church" reaction to the announcement of the show and the first trailer being released - the usual name-calling, smearing and foot stomping that does not RESPOND in any fashion to the abuses being exposed. There is much … [Read more...]
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World Out of Comm/Key to Life
Remember I said in the posting Where Did Super Power Come From? that the plans for the "Humongous Rundown" were replaced by subsequent "next big things," one of which was Key to Life? This is another of the Christi Gordon documents: The World Out of Comm evaluation by Hubbard was issued without a "handling." The "handling" was the Key to Life Course. As you can see from this eval, this was again a solution to STAFF incompetence. If you read the data trail of this eval, you will see what a low regard Hubbard had for people in general and scientology staff members in … [Read more...]
Sci-Kid-ologese
This collation of scientology terminology was sent to me by Christi Gordon. It was compiled by a number of second generation "scientology kids" -- the most prominent listed on the cover above. They note that this is "A thoughtful collaboration to gather and share the many euphemisms, nuanced phrases, commands & threats used to guide the children of scientology." It is very lengthy -- a reflection of just how much jargon there is in scientology. It is a secret language for the bubble-dwellers. And it is one of the things that sets cults apart from other … [Read more...]
Through the Bubble – Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland Part 23
This is the twenty-third installment of the account of a journey into and out of scientology -- written by one of our long-term readers. I hope you enjoy her insights, humor and style. Lili also provided a glossary of terms. Through the Bubble - Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland This is my quirky recollection of events. Others may remember things differently. Lingo is italicized on the first mention, capitalized after that. I’ve compressed complexities in the cult to simplify your reading pleasure. Part 23 The Verbal Data Berlin Wall In Scientology, when you study to be an … [Read more...]
A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology
I have finally written a book. It was announced in a press release today -- it will be available on 27 September. You can find it at the Simon and Schuster website where there are links to all major retailers to pre-order if you are so inclined. There is also a description of the book and some initial reviews from Leah, Alex Gibney, Lawrence Wright and John Sweeney. It's taken a long time to put together. I hope it doesn't disappoint any of you who have been asking me to write a book. I am about to begin recording the audiobook. The press … [Read more...]
Through the Bubble – Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland Part 22
This is the twenty-second installment of the account of a journey into and out of scientology -- written by one of our long-term readers. I hope you enjoy her insights, humor and style. Lili also provided a glossary of terms. Through the Bubble - Lili’s Adventures in Scientologyland This is my quirky recollection of events. Others may remember things differently. Lingo is italicized on the first mention, capitalized after that. I’ve compressed complexities in the cult to simplify your reading pleasure. Part 22 The Dodgy Stock-Market-Training-Hard-Sell That Pushed My Hell- … [Read more...]
Where’s Waldo?
While Miscavige and the scientology organizations pretend they have no idea where Captain Miscavige is when it comes time to face the music in court, they are making a very big deal about him being right there at the Ft Harrison delivering briefings ever Friday night. "Talk about a Flag exclusive!" Dear Leader has been lapping up the adoration at Flag graduation each week, and Flag wants everyone to know. They devoted an entire, large format mailing piece exclusively to make his presence known. The ridiculous statements on the last page are clear evidence of the brainwashed … [Read more...]
Cult v. Brand
Someone Someone sent this article to me recently: Is There a Difference Between a Cult and a Brand? This is the sort of positioning scientology, and Miscavige in particular, absolutely HATE. Scientology is put into the same category as Heaven's Gate, NXIVM, Rajneesh etc. and compared to Tupperware, Amway and Mary Kay... It notes that these MLMs use the same model that L. Ron Hubbard did: selling increasingly expensive courses and “technologies.” It also mentions "the ever-growing library of documentaries about Scientology." It's a growing problem for scientology. As much as they … [Read more...]
Where Did Super Power Come From?
A cache of documents that recently came into possession of Christi Gordon contain some things I had not previously seen outside the Sea Org. ED 1598 FLAG about the "Humongous Rundown" is one of them. The "Humongous Rundown" was Hubbard's 1978 solution to staff incompetence (it preceded his subsequent "breakthroughs" to solve this problem including False Purpose Rundown, Key to Life and Life Orientation Courses) -- by staff incompetence is meant the fact that staff were incapable of following Ron's orders and policies, or if by doing so things wen5 badly or stats did not climb. The … [Read more...]
Off The Deep End
I watched the excellent 4 part documentary The Deep End about spiritual (cult) leader Teal Swan. I had never heard of her until I saw this doc. This trailer will give you some idea of who she is: The filmmakers, Jon Kasbe and Bits Sola have done a remarkable job of showing the world of Teal Swan. They were given astonishing access to Swan and her followers over three years. What unfolds is a fascinating study of control and domination by a cult leader reminiscent of so many others. Bits Sola was also a producer on The Vow (the mesmerizing HBO doc on Keith … [Read more...]