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don't ask, don't tell
Katie Holmes and the Cosmic Confidentiality Agreements
What's the Kraziest TomKat in Hollywood up to these days? According to an Australian news report, making local film crews sign Don't Ask Us About Scientology agreements on the set of Holmes' new movie, for one thing. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by The Dominant Glee Club: But seriously, what the fuck was up with the Dawson's Creek finale? 1 Responses | Other threads
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funny money
Roger Friedman Wants Millions from Fox
As we know, Roger Friedman—the writer who got fired by Fox for reviewing an illegally leaked online version of the film Wolverine but claimed it was really a crazy Scientology conspiracy—is suing. The amount? $5.18 million. More »
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Comment by laurenhasmoney: Ohh lord. This guy never quits. He has everyone to blame but himself. Will he ever grow... more » | Other threads
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the truth
Scientology Promises to Fill That Hole in Your Soul
Perhaps prompted by the recent exits of blabbermouths spilling secrets, controversial religion Scientology has extended another large, bony arm of its latest promotional campaign guaranteed to rope in… who knows? More » -
exposed
Tampa Bay Paper Throws Down Hard-Hitting Scientology Report
The St. Petersburg Times is running a massive report on Scientology, focusing on leader David Miscavige and high-ranking defectors spilling on him. Revealed: Miscavige's sadistic temper. Like when he made staffers play 'violent' musical chairs, scored to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." More »
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By Foster KamerComment by heywhat: I don't get the sadistic musical chairs game. They are supposed to beat each other up to prove their loyalty... 10 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
Scientology Hates Psychiatry, Loves Its Ads
The Church of Scientology has launched a deeply creepy advertising campaign. They're buying spots on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, and seem to have stolen the ad playbook from their arch-enemies in the pharmaceutical industry. More »
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By John CookComment by Smitros: Who is finally going to grow a set and do an updated exposé on these people? I don't think there... 10 Responses | Other threads
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conpiracy theory
Roger Friedman: Celebrity Scientologists Got Me Fired From Fox!
Wow: Roger Friedman's accusing prominent Church of Scientology members Tom Cruise and Kelly Preston of conspiring against him, and he's citing this as the reason he was fired from his job as a showbiz columnist in a lawsuit against Fox. More » -
scientology
John Travolta, Defying Scientology, Acknowledged Son's Autism
According to a Bahamian police report taken in February after his son Jett's death last year, Travolta acknowledged in his own words that "Jett suffered from a seizure disorder and was autistic." That's a big no-no in Scientology.
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censorship
The Case for Insane Scientology Cyborgs on Wikipedia
Wikipedia recently banned the Church of Scientology and its associates from contributing to the collaborative reference site. But maybe this is what the Scientologists wanted Wikipedia to do. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by rhys1882: I love law professors. They are so out of touch with reality it is hilarious. They want everything... 1 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
Did Scientology Enlist Congressional Stooges to Attack France?
Six members of Congress wrote a letter of protest to the French ambassador last month, taking the country to task for a new report from a French government agency that attacks some self-professed religions as "cults." Was Scientology behind it? More »
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By John CookComment by saintjim: I'm curious as to why Scientology uses a modified Christian cross as their logo. As far as I can tell... 2 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
What Does Greta van Susteren's Psychiatrist Sister Think of Scientology?
A tipster passed along something we didn't know: Noted Scientologist Greta van Susteren's sister is a psychiatrist. Or, as Greta's religion would have it, a practitioner of the "industry of death," a "fraud," a drug-peddler, and a "rapist." We asked her what she thought of her sister's curious views. More »
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By John CookComment by restless: I have a serious inquiry: can someone out there who practices Scientology give me a real rationale for their religion?... 18 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
Greta van Susteren Defends Herself Against All Charges Except the Ones About Scientology
Fox News' Greta van Susteren is, according to a New York Times story published over the weekend, "defending her brand." But there's one thing she's not defending herself against, because the Times didn't ask about it: Her Scientologist husband's plot to infiltrate our political system to promote his cult's agenda. More »
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By John CookComment by FlangeSqueal: Greta is an ugly member of the silliest cult to ever raise it's head in America - - - next... 1 Responses | Other threads
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diskeeper
Software Company's Scientology-Loving Handbook
Two former executives have been waging a court battle against Diskeeper, alleging the software company's CEO, a Scientologist, practiced religious discrimination. As it turns out, they have documents intended to prove it.
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By Ryan TateComment by Widget Economist: Dude I love Diskkeeper pro. It's the ultimate defragging utility. [www.diskeeper.com] It runs as a background task to help shuffle data... 2 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Sarah Palin Throws Her Scientologist Adviser Under the Bus
Scientologist macher John Coale hatched a crazy plan to forge an alliance between Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, Politico reported this morning. In a rare—solitary?—display of good judgment, Palin turned him down. More »
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By John CookComment by TheCaliDude: I feel sorry for anybody who had to choose between paying home heating bills and donating money to Sarah Palin... 4 Responses | Other threads
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tom cruise
Long-Haired, Freak-Eyed Tom Cruise Preaching 'Study Technology'
Yet another old video of Tom Cruise being all crazy-like has come to light. Care to watch before it's removed? More » -
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The Story Behind Scientology's Slap Chop Scandal
Gawker has laid hands on the ShamWow guy's 2004 lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, and it's good! He accused the cult of infiltrating his food-chopper business and stealing it from him. More »
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By John CookComment by Aaron Altman: "What does Xenu need with a Slap Chop?" 4 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
The Hooker-Beating ShamWow Guy Is a Renegade Ex-Scientologist
Vince Shlomi's claims to fame are his ability to shill oddly absorbent towels, and after last week, getting arrested after beating a prostitute to a pulp. Are you surprised he was also involved with Scientology? More »
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By John CookComment by saythatscool: He was brought up on charges by a Scientology court... Huh? Also, I am now begging, begging that this gets cross-posted to... 5 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
Sarah Palin Adviser's Secret Scientology Plot to Take Over Washington
John Coale, currently advising Sarah Palin on running for president in 2012, is a Scientologist. And according to a memo obtained by Gawker, Coale once plotted to use friendly politicians to advance the power-hungry cult's agenda.
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By John CookComment by psthmn: Does it really make a difference which sky pixie the crazies answer to? 10 Responses | Other threads
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flackery
Sarah Palin's Scientology Team Comes Clean
Yes, the husband of a Fox News anchor is advising and assisting Sarah Palin. But it's not like he's getting paid. The elite Scientologist just likes helping the ladies. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Dr. Nick: Admittedly, I'm not exactly up on my media ethics, but isn't there some kind of conflict of interest stuff going... 3 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
Future President Sarah Palin Pals Around with Operating Thetan
Sarah Palin is seeking the advice of a Scientologist as she plots her 2012 presidential run, which just makes sense to us. More »
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By John CookComment by Mymoustache: This is not going to sit well with her key demographic - christian wackos. 7 Responses | Other threads
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facts
Scientology Proves: Psychiatrists Caused 9/11
Why do Scientologists hate psychiatry so much? Who cares, it just makes them look amusingly craz(ier). In this clip from a cheapo Scientology TV show, a real Scientology doctor proves that psychiatry caused 9/11!: More » -
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Will Smith Wants To Infect You With His Happiness
An Irish journalist alerted us to his recent interview in London with Will Smith, there promoting Seven Pounds (or the precise amount of £ each local wasted on a ticket). More » -
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Fox's Limp Rebuke To Scientology Bart Simpson Calls
The Scientologist who voices Bart Simpson used the character in robo-calls promoting a Los Angeles-area cult event. Simpsons creator Fox could not have been pleased. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by lawyergay: This sounds almost as disconcerting as the time Huckleberry Hound called to tell me about exciting Landmark Forum opportunities in... 15 Responses | Other threads
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scientology
Bart Simpson Pushes Scientology: 'Don't Have A Thetan-Ridden Cow, Man!'
In a move that will no doubt make Fox super excited, Simpsons actress Nancy Cartwright is using her Bart voice to shill for an upcoming Scientology event at Hollywood & Highland. More » -
mysteries
Is Scientology Turning Katie Holmes Yellow?
It could be! If a concerned reader and some troubling information about the cult is to be believed. The actress and Cruise-wife was at the SAG awards on Sunday, looking a bit... yellow.
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Tom Cruise Comes Face-To-Mask With 'Anonymous'
Tom Cruise has finally been confronted by the one red carpet presence more troublesome than Billy Bush: The anti-Scientology, V for Vendetta-masked group known as "Anonymous." More » -
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The Rules For Interviewing Tom Cruise
Like many celebrities, Tom Cruise tries to control journalists. He hates talking about his heavy involvement Scientology, for example. But who knew he'd try to force his interviewers to like Valkyrie?
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By Ryan TateComment by Dagrolord: The article and accompanying photo of Senor Cruise brought me a shimmering epiphany. Tom Cruise exists to explain the necessity of... 6 Responses | Other threads
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dissent
Anonymous Still Fighting Scientology, With Vaseline
Internet-based anti-Scientology group Anonymous, after absorbing several months of (ongoing) hounding from "Church" officials, is back on the attack! Their goals may be vague, but you have to admire their moxie. And vandalism. More »
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Comment by katastic: Geez. Look, I'm no great fan of Scientology, but a) there are better ways to protest than this and b)... 10 Responses | Other threads
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the view
'We Administer Earth-People Pills When Absolutely Necessary,' Reassures Tom Cruise
Now that Tom Cruise's appearance on The View has aired, we can bring you the whole, Scientology-defending Jett Travolta conversation without any delightfully premature interruption by the Us Weekly bumper. More » -
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John Travolta, Grieving and Deceiving
Has anything the celebrity family of Jett Travolta said about the teenager been the unvarnished truth? If so, we missed it. Even the publicity photos of Jett they sent out after his death are Photoshopped.
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Travolta Death Leads Lisa Marie Presley To Insist Scientologists Pop More Than Vitamins
Now that Jett Travolta's death has shone a spotlight on Scientology's tenuous relationship with medicine, Lisa Marie Presley has taken to her Myspace blog to announce that Scientologists can pop any pill they want. More » -
conspiracy theories
Jett Travolta's Fishy Cause Of Death
Following an autopsy, the official story is now that John Travolta's son died from a seizure. Travolta's story is that his son had Kawasaki disease. It's quite possible neither is right.
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By Ryan TateComment by OMG! Ponies!: Epilepsy can be easily controlled through anti-convulsants like Tegretol or Dilantin (although both have some nasty side effects). I... 19 Responses | Other threads
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jett travolta
Answers Sought, Scientology Bashed in Jett Travolta Postmortem
Reactions to Jett Travolta's death on Friday surged forth over the weekend, with paramedics, publicists, anti-Scientology advocates and the usual exploiters lending voices to the noise. We sort through it after the jump. -
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Scientology Founder Slams Drugs That Might Have Saved Travolta's Son
Ostensibly fearing liver damage, John Travolta removed his teenaged son from the anti-seizure medication Depakote. Jett Travolta later succumbed to convulsions and died. Why wasn't he put on other medication? More »
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By Ryan TateComment by lil red: I have been religiously tolerant for years, only for the sake of maintaining a relationship with my family who were... 12 Responses | Other threads
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jett travolta
Time to Audit Scientology's Anti-Medicine Stance
The tragic death of John Travolta's teenage son Jett could spell the end of Scientology, sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard's loopy, medicine-hating cult from the 1950s.
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By Owen ThomasComment by ian spiegelman: Gosh. I'm shocked at how ugly it's getting around here. Nick, no reason for you to keep an eye on... 83 Responses | Other threads
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jett travolta
Travolta Nanny Mystery Deepens
John Travolta and Kelly Preston have two nannies. Jeff Kathrein, the one who found the dead body of the couple's 16-year-old son, Jett, was caught kissing Travolta. Who's the other one?
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Jeff Kathrein
Travolta's Rumored Gay Lover Discovered Dead Son
Did Travolta hire his unqualified gay lover to care for an ill child, who then died on the faux nanny's watch? If so, you won't read about it in the trashiest of Internet tabloids. More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by MagsCO: Shouldn't everyone give the guy a break for at least a few days after the death of his son? It seems... 23 Responses | Other threads
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mysteries
The Carpet Cleaner Controversy That Preceded Jett Travolta's Death
What exactly is this Kawasaki Syndrome—the rare disorder that John Travolta had said his son had suffered from before dying today at the age of sixteen? More »
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Comment by jrhys: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome- even if left untreated - doesn't automatically equal suicidal though. Just sayin'. 12 Responses | Other threads
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