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Thoughts on Scientology?
« on: January 17, 2015, 03:08:07 pm »
To be honest, I kinda admire them. Their belief system is insane and idiotic yet they are devilishly clever in their brainwashing methods. L. Ron Hubbard was definitely a genius, but not in the way they claim; anyone who can disguise hypnosis and mental programming sessions as therapy while making it a confession of secrets at the same time to blackmail ex-members with is quite intelligent.

What do you guys think?

Want to know just how insane they are? Check this out: http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--TI0kmC7---/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/17mt2hwa46neepng.png



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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2015, 04:06:22 pm »
I think it's deplorable to prey upon the vulnerable with false promises and pseudoscience and then bully and manipulate them into going along with the program while campaigning against actual, proven treatment methods.

But hey, admire away.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2015, 04:22:54 pm »
It's like admiring a protection racket that targets the mentally ill.

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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2015, 04:26:12 pm »
Quote from: Doktor Howl on January 17, 2015, 04:22:54 pm
It's like admiring a protection racket that targets the mentally ill.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2015, 04:36:48 pm »
I guess if your thing is admiring schemes that prey on the vulnerable, more power to you. Have you ever heard of Bernie Madoff? You might find him really cool too.

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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2015, 04:38:50 pm »
My other question is; u trollin? Or are you just an internet noob?
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2015, 08:29:46 pm »
My brother's a Scientologist.  It's working for him, so I can't say it's entirely useless.

I don't have time to go through it right now, but I've posted about it before.  You might want to try to search for it.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2015, 09:47:58 pm »
My wedding was officiated by an ex-Scientologist who lost millions and helped found OSA (because every religion needs secret police), before getting out.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2015, 11:02:36 pm »
I should clarify that I don't support what they do, but my inner evil genius thinks they did a great job.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2015, 11:26:40 pm »
Like, I know it's a horrible scam that's ruined the lives of many people, but it's done so well I have to applaud.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2015, 11:36:45 pm »
Quote from: Rev. Mondo Anvil on January 17, 2015, 11:26:40 pm
Like, I know it's a horrible scam that's ruined the lives of many people, but it's done so well I have to applaud.

Why this one scam in particular?
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2015, 11:48:40 pm »
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on January 17, 2015, 11:36:45 pm
Quote from: Rev. Mondo Anvil on January 17, 2015, 11:26:40 pm
Like, I know it's a horrible scam that's ruined the lives of many people, but it's done so well I have to applaud.

Why this one scam in particular?

Asking in general, or do you want the OP's opinion?
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2015, 12:32:18 am »
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on January 17, 2015, 11:48:40 pm
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on January 17, 2015, 11:36:45 pm
Quote from: Rev. Mondo Anvil on January 17, 2015, 11:26:40 pm
Like, I know it's a horrible scam that's ruined the lives of many people, but it's done so well I have to applaud.

Why this one scam in particular?

Asking in general, or do you want the OP's opinion?

I was asking him, but if you want to reply with your own take on it, I'd be interested in that too.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2015, 02:02:41 am »
Because it's a cult, and I'm interested in cults.
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Re: Thoughts on Scientology?
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2015, 03:10:02 am »
Quote from: Rev. Mondo Anvil on January 18, 2015, 02:02:41 am
Because it's a cult, and I'm interested in cults.

Cults are interesting, for sure. I was just wondering why out of all the swindles in the world, that was the one you decided to proclaim your admiration for. It's hardly extraordinary.
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