After I published something in the Thursday Funnies about a tabloid story pegged to the fact that scientologists are not supposed to use scented products., a number of people asked me for the reference. Of course, the source of all knowledge in the universe issued an HCO Bulletin on this topic. It took me a bit to find it, but here it is Data About Fragrances: You can see once again, Hubbard's obsession with the psychs -- who are the cause of all evil in the universe -- is apparent once again in this reference: "The psychs even have a … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
Come for the free dinner Regges will be circling... Need you for what? The VM's have arrived already. Brisbane apparently doesn't have any. How very "religious" Labor Day pirate themed kids event and potluck? Everything and the kitchen sink. It's all happening in Fiji Though no scientology? Or even Dianetics... This is all they have to talk about? The "order of magnitude" is a bit of for an "ideal" org. More "religious" activity And I guarantee their income is nowhere near the level of Miami … [Read more...]
When the Media Challenged Tom Cruise About Scientology
This is an old article that appeared in Premiere magazine in 1993. I came across it while I was looking for something recently and it reminded me of the days when journalists in major publications were not afraid of taking on scientology and challenging the celebrities involved to account for their support of the cult. These days, with a very few exceptions (Tony Ortega, take a bow), reporters are so afraid of even asking about scientology, the issue is ignored. Cruise forbids questions about scientology as a condition of doing interviews. The lack of attention and exposure of the beliefs and … [Read more...]
Going Clear on Netflix
Going Clear is available on Netflix. If you have not seen this, take the time to watch it. If you haven’t watched it since it first came out a decade or so ago, it’s worth re-watching. This documentary had massive impact on the way the world viewed Scientology. And paved the way for so much that has come since - including The Aftermath (which is available for free on Tubi). The story that is told and how is laid out is brilliant — facts about Hubbard and Scientology and interviews are brought together to paint a devastating picture that is beyond dispute. … [Read more...]
David Miscavige Commits a Suppressive Act (Again)
No wonder Miscavige doesnt want the OEC Volumes available. People would be able to read what Hubbard said about a lot of things that Miscavige has engaged in. Fundraising instead of selling and delivering auditing and training. Placing great emphasis on the MEST of orgs. Locating orgs where there is no body traffic. Canceling the SHSBC (and the OEC Volumes). But perhaps no policy more explicit and more draconian in its penalties than one titled Org Reduction and Eradication. When announcing the new Paris org, he came right out and said it with no shame: "To start, this new … [Read more...]
East Grinstead Eviscerated for Pandering to Scientology
What I call the one man-wrecking crew in the UK, Alex Barnes-Ross, has done it again. As readers here know, he has been exposing abuses of scientology and has called out local officials in East Grinstead and Sussex for their way too cozy relationship with scientology. After months of working with the reporter, the Daily Mail (the largest circulation newspaper in the UK and the biggest news website on earth) has published a two page spread: Has the local council of a sleepy Sussex town fallen under the spell of SCIENTOLOGY It's worth reading. Support the efforts of Alex -- he is … [Read more...]
Leah & Mike: When Scientology Tried to Get Jim Carrey
My apologies for my recent absence. I explain this in the beginning of the video. I (and the rest of the family) got the flu in the New Year and because of my weakened immune system (and age) it hit me very hard and I ended up back in hospital for a week due to complications. Also at the start of this video is some excellent news that Mark Bunker has been endorsed by the Clearwater Police Department in his run for re-election. We are joined by Claire Headley to discuss the efforts made to suck Jimi Carrey into scientology. It was a strange coincidence that this even came up … [Read more...]
IAS Event Wrap Up with Surprise Guest Apostate Alex
We had a lot fun going through the weekend of events, and especially when Alex Barnes-Ross popped up in the comments despite the late hour in the UK and he joined us for the video... If you missed it live, you can watch it now. Here are all the images we used in the broadcast, and a bonus at the end sent in by one of our readers showing the new "Qual" building: … [Read more...]
Tonight 7pm Live Stream
Join Marc and Claire Headley and me for another live tonight where we wrap up our coverage of the annual IAS Whale Hunt and Tom Cruise-fest, with all the news and some inside info from our personal experiences. As always, it will be informative and no doubt plenty of fun and laughs. … [Read more...]
Some Scenes from the Circus Tent
The IAS circus came to town, complete with R6 angels, helicopters, movies everyone was required to watch. The sheeple filed in, subjected themselves to 3 hours of loud noises, flashing symbols and lies about their accomplishments, dutifully stood and cheered, whistled and applauded at all the appropriate times, then filed out again, re-dedicated to the idea that they alone are saving mankind. A few notable images below. Some of them we showed on the The Aftermath fundraiser yesterday. Mr. Tom Cruise was in attendance -- one person (appears to be one the Freedom medal … [Read more...]