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I live 20 miles or so from where Joseph Smith, the 1800's equivalent of L. Ron Hubbard, was born. He invented his own fairy tale and profited (propheted?) nicely. I suspect that when LRH dreamed up COS, he used Mormonism as a model.
It absolutely amazes me, a citizen of the 21st century, that I live in a world where protection is given to adult fantasy and tax preference is handed out without question to such obvious frauds.
Thetans? Xenu? Volcanic atomic bombs? On second thought, it makes about as much sense as virgin birth, resurrection, miracles, communion, speaking in tongues. #scientology
11/02/09
-MisterHippity (that's spelled with 2 p's) #scientology
11/04/09
There's no point. Hes in it for too long to just walk away and if he defects, he'll have to come out and unleash so much of his personal baggage, it wont be worth it. #scientology
11/02/09
For example, see this Sheriff's Office report about Marc Headley's escape from the desert base of the CoS in 2004: [www.scribd.com]
Even though he was followed and assaulted by the security team trying to "recover" him, Headley didn't tell on them. Marc only discovered the existence of this report recently when researching for his book, "Blown For Good".
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[www.lisamcpherson.org] #scientology
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Nancy@MyBillionYearContract.com
or just check out my website WWW.MYBILLIONYEARCONTRACT.COM
11/01/09
Some one put together a video of clips from the multitude of media available on the harassment. It's a must see. #scientology
11/01/09
Parman later cooked for celebrity parishioners who visited the church's base camp.He made chicken noodle soup the way Kirstie Alley's grandmother did, and the actor sent him flowers. John Travolta gave him a carton of Camels for his birthday. Cruise brought him a jacket from the set of Days of Thunder and would hand him Cuban cigars.
REALLY JOHN? I don't care what year this was. We are talking an American on American gift giving, not some Iron Curtain moment this sucks.
Before flying to the wedding, everybody drew names for a gift exchange. Wolff drew Cruise and got him a Hubbard novelette. It cost $50, a week's pay.
Once again, I could care less about the year. $50 a week's pay!!!! #scientology
11/01/09
Eventually they'll kill someone (again) and it will end their 'church' status. Too many people are watching now.
On the other hand, anyone joining Scientology today after all is known, kinda deserves what they get. #scientology
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Regarding escapees, I'll change 'lazy' to 'wised up'.
I have read some of their stories. I think it's just a matter of time before the whole thing collapses under it's own decrepitness. (That is a word, I looked it up!) #scientology
11/01/09
However, Scientology helped Lisa Marie kick her nascent drug habit, so that is a good thing.
In the early 1960s, L. Ron Hubbard invited Elvis and the boys to a lecture, teaching. EP left after a few minutes, saying: "The god I worship don't ask for no money..." He thought the whole thing was a scam and wanted nothing to do with it. But interesting that early on, LRH recognized the importance of attracting celebs.
Also, I think it is pretty obvious that celebs are treated differently than civilians in Scientology... #scientology
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John Davis
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How much are those auditing classes?
Do you sign paperwork authorizing the reading of your mail?
Did you sign a billion year contract?
Have you been on that boat?
Can you associate with family members who have left the Church?
Did you buy the e-meter that is the holiday catalog? If yes, which color?
How much do you thin you have on Scientology related books and classes? #scientology
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Scary indeed.
[www.studytech.org]
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Though some operations are now in Commerce (still LA County).
Colorful trial promised soon in Riverside when public critic Angry Gay Pope's pansy stomping comes up on the court's agenda. #scientology
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