Scientology?

nicfit · 04.02.2007, 04:37 PM

Are you a Scientologist?
just curious.

jon boy · 04.02.2007, 04:38 PM

no. i am not rich enough.

how much do you have to earn/own before you can join?

nicfit · 04.02.2007, 04:39 PM

i have no idea... dunno much about it, just curious to see how many people are scientologist on here.

afterthefact · 04.02.2007, 04:57 PM

No. The guy who started scientology back in 19-whenever used to be a sci-fi writer, and when asked about it he said something to the likes of I don't do it for the money; if I really wanted to make money, I would start a religion. Then, a few years later, he starts a religion. A sort of "Sci-Fi" religion, if you will. It's clear he started this thing for the money. Why would you believe and follow something if you know that it is made up?

jakeonguitar · 04.02.2007, 05:22 PM

Yes, I'm a Scientologist.

Through my experience with Scientology, and with what the media "says" Scientology is, I have a very good understanding of both sides. However, I believe that what is true for me is true. I have found that Scientology has helped me greatly, and I believe it will continue to do so.

If you want some information, go here:

http://www.scientology.org

P.S. I'm not saying that you are wrong, or that you should agree with me, I am just saying that there is more to it than what you think.

screamingskull · 04.02.2007, 05:23 PM

Hell NO!

cagedbird · 04.02.2007, 05:42 PM

if religion is the opium of the people, as karl marx says, then scientology
must be some pretty choice opium.

Pax Americana · 04.02.2007, 07:24 PM

Scientology isn't any more or less retarded than any other religion. Okay... maybe it's a little bit more retarded.

Anyway, no, not a scientologist.

terminal pharmacy · 04.02.2007, 08:03 PM

i read a scientology magazine a few months back that was delivered to my house, i figure the person who lived here before was a scientologist, anyway there seemed to be no quarms about the term brain washing and this was bandied about quite frequently within the magazine as if it was a good thing......................

but hey what works for some doesnt work for others, choice is individual

terminal pharmacy · 04.02.2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blatherskite

I think Tom ain't helping the cause of Scientology. That guy has gone batshit insane!

The guy is a loser, his films suck, his personality is abhorrent, he is just a terrible human. Scientology is the least of it, I can't stand TC but I love Top Cat

Danny Himself · 04.02.2007, 08:12 PM

Top Cat was a great show.

ZEROpumpkins · 04.03.2007, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakeonguitar

Yes, I'm a Scientologist.

Through my experience with Scientology, and with what the media "says" Scientology is, I have a very good understanding of both sides. However, I believe that what is true for me is true. I have found that Scientology has helped me greatly, and I believe it will continue to do so.

If you want some information, go here:

http://www.scientology.org

P.S. I'm not saying that you are wrong, or that you should agree with me, I am just saying that there is more to it than what you think.

Lol you're a retard.

terminal pharmacy · 04.03.2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEROpumpkins

Lol you're a retard.

an exercise in tolerance

Torn Curtain · 04.03.2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEROpumpkins

Lol you're a retard.

Many people "recruited" by cults are actually very intelligent.

floatingslowly · 04.03.2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEROpumpkins

Lol you're a retard.

oh, how GLIB.

I'm voting "no" FOR GREAT JUSTICE (even though I LOVE sci-fi).

I could never join. I'm too jealous of Ron Hubbard.

I want to start a cult too!!! mine would have a larger manifesto and A LOT more human-to-alien crossbreeding programs.

Iain · 04.03.2007, 09:28 AM

I think one of L Rons books was about a guy who started a phony religion wasn't it?

He was obviously a bit of a con merchant. He was involved in occult stuff with Jack Parsons, one of the guys who worked at the JPL with Werner Von Braun et al, and went into business with him. Only he ripped him off, ran off with the woman he was living with and used the money to publish Dianetics. The whole religion is based on fraud.

Toilet & Bowels · 04.03.2007, 03:59 PM

i got approached by a scientologist in the street today, she was doing a questionaire to try and rope people in, i was kind of curious to take it but i didn't have time, not that i'd consider becoming a scientologist but i just wanted to see how she would try and trick me.

anyway, any of you folks interested in finding out more about that bunch of fraudsters/suckers should read this:
http://www.xenu.net/

and if you want to cut to the chase and find out about the balderdash these people believe read this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenu

mangajunky · 04.03.2007, 04:13 PM

I just started attending meetings of the Society of Friends - the Quakers.
So far they rock.
1 - they didn't ask me for money
2 - at the meeting we talked about politics and social issues
3 - they are vehement pacifists
4 - they haven't shoved Jesus down my throat

Torn Curtain · 04.03.2007, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the links, I never heard of Xenu before. The more unbelievable it is the more people believe in it apparently.

tesla69 · 04.03.2007, 04:43 PM

I've read extensively about scientology and I think some of the initial auditing might be useful to smoe people, in the same sense psychoanalysis or confession is. But it does seem to be a shell game in that once you pass one level suddenly there is a whole other (and more expensive) level to get through. My understanding is those people on the street are trying to earn credit so they can undergo the higher level auditing. Do not underestimate this very well funded, very intelligent international group.

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04.02.2007, 04:39 PM	#3
nicfit invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: banana boat Posts: 15,570	i have no idea... dunno much about it, just curious to see how many people are scientologist on here. __________________ 11:11 11-11-11 I Ascended.
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04.02.2007, 04:57 PM	#4
afterthefact invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,886	No. The guy who started scientology back in 19-whenever used to be a sci-fi writer, and when asked about it he said something to the likes of I don't do it for the money; if I really wanted to make money, I would start a religion. Then, a few years later, he starts a religion. A sort of "Sci-Fi" religion, if you will. It's clear he started this thing for the money. Why would you believe and follow something if you know that it is made up? __________________ "She hated people who thought too much. At that moment, she struck me as an appropriate representative for almost all mankind." - Kurt Vonnegut Cat's Cradle
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04.02.2007, 05:22 PM	#5
jakeonguitar bad moon rising Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 181	Yes, I'm a Scientologist. Through my experience with Scientology, and with what the media "says" Scientology is, I have a very good understanding of both sides. However, I believe that what is true for me is true. I have found that Scientology has helped me greatly, and I believe it will continue to do so. If you want some information, go here: http://www.scientology.org P.S. I'm not saying that you are wrong, or that you should agree with me, I am just saying that there is more to it than what you think.
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04.02.2007, 05:23 PM	#6
screamingskull invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: england Posts: 5,580	Hell NO!
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04.02.2007, 05:42 PM	#7
cagedbird the destroyed room Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mid-Manhattan Library Posts: 567	if religion is the opium of the people, as karl marx says, then scientology must be some pretty choice opium.
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04.02.2007, 07:24 PM	#8
Pax Americana expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,187	Scientology isn't any more or less retarded than any other religion. Okay... maybe it's a little bit more retarded. Anyway, no, not a scientologist.
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04.02.2007, 08:03 PM	#9
terminal pharmacy invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,358	i read a scientology magazine a few months back that was delivered to my house, i figure the person who lived here before was a scientologist, anyway there seemed to be no quarms about the term brain washing and this was bandied about quite frequently within the magazine as if it was a good thing...................... but hey what works for some doesnt work for others, choice is individual
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04.02.2007, 08:12 PM	#11
Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	Top Cat was a great show.
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04.03.2007, 09:28 AM	#16
Iain invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,544	I think one of L Rons books was about a guy who started a phony religion wasn't it? He was obviously a bit of a con merchant. He was involved in occult stuff with Jack Parsons, one of the guys who worked at the JPL with Werner Von Braun et al, and went into business with him. Only he ripped him off, ran off with the woman he was living with and used the money to publish Dianetics. The whole religion is based on fraud.
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04.03.2007, 03:59 PM	#17
Toilet & Bowels invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 12,282	i got approached by a scientologist in the street today, she was doing a questionaire to try and rope people in, i was kind of curious to take it but i didn't have time, not that i'd consider becoming a scientologist but i just wanted to see how she would try and trick me. anyway, any of you folks interested in finding out more about that bunch of fraudsters/suckers should read this: http://www.xenu.net/ and if you want to cut to the chase and find out about the balderdash these people believe read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenu
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04.03.2007, 04:13 PM	#18
mangajunky expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Englewood, NJ Posts: 1,247	I just started attending meetings of the Society of Friends - the Quakers. So far they rock. 1 - they didn't ask me for money 2 - at the meeting we talked about politics and social issues 3 - they are vehement pacifists 4 - they haven't shoved Jesus down my throat __________________ -Franky Don't let yer meat loaf.
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04.03.2007, 04:14 PM	#19
Torn Curtain invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: France Posts: 7,997	Thanks for the links, I never heard of Xenu before. The more unbelievable it is the more people believe in it apparently.
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04.03.2007, 04:43 PM	#20
tesla69 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 4,055	I've read extensively about scientology and I think some of the initial auditing might be useful to smoe people, in the same sense psychoanalysis or confession is. But it does seem to be a shell game in that once you pass one level suddenly there is a whole other (and more expensive) level to get through. My understanding is those people on the street are trying to earn credit so they can undergo the higher level auditing. Do not underestimate this very well funded, very intelligent international group. Did you know the celebrities get their own center?
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