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Scientology Perceptions & Myths

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    #32
    wyrn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,980 ✭✭✭wyrn


    Mike 1972 wrote: »
    Yes

    But nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

    Sorry I couldn't help it.

    Please don't start a debate over religion. This thread isn't a religious post - it's about myths and perceptions of Scientology and Scientologists.

    Cheers for all the posts.


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    #33
    General Zod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭General Zod


    I could go on and on for pages about this, but in several years of campaigning agaisnt them I've devised one simple point that I tell people.

    the first thing you do in dianetics, the Oxford Capacity Test (the so called free personality test) is marked out of 200%.

    Not out of 200, but 200%.

    Never trust anyone or any organisation who can't do basic maths.


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    #34
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    Fun video on how Scientology don't mess about

    I watched some of their videos abut how they "helped" at 9/11, propaganda to the max

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



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    #35
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    To turn their dangerous methods into a thread about "religion" is letting them win.
    This country DOES NOT see it (rightly in my opinion) as a "religion".
    To lump their money grabbing, family splitting, brainwashing business organisation into a religious debate gives the evil head bestards what they want - them in the same area as genuine ones.

    The two should not be mixed.


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    #36
    Dancor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,626 ✭✭✭Dancor


    Very good read if you have the time.

    http://www.rickross.com/reference/scientology/scien240.html


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    #37
    Asmodean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭Asmodean


    I'm just sad that a decent Sci-Fi writer didn't start his own religion. The church of replicants would have been fantastic. All the free robot sex you could ever want.


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    #38
    Dr. Feelgood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Dr. Feelgood


    Dancor wrote: »
    Very good read if you have the time.

    http://www.rickross.com/reference/scientology/scien240.html

    I just read all of that. It sounds absolutely ridiculous. Is that a credible source?


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    #39
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    Dancor wrote: »
    Very good read if you have the time.

    http://www.rickross.com/reference/scientology/scien240.html

    I just read that and I want to join!

    I think a trip to Abbey street to get audited is on the cards


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    #40
    planetX
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭planetX


    They didn't want me in Abbey st either:eek: - but they did want my friend, and separated us into different rooms. I had to wait an hour for her to emerge, and they'd sold her their book!
    LOL at L Ron Hubbard saying that the way to get rich is to start a religion.


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    #41
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    planetX wrote: »
    They didn't want me in Abbey st either:eek: - but they did want my friend, and separated us into different rooms. I had to wait an hour for her to emerge, and they'd sold her their book!
    LOL at L Ron Hubbard saying that the way to get rich is to start a religion.

    Scientology may not want you but Im starting a new religion and have a place for you.
    Send me a Pm and I'll send you the address to post money to.


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    #42
    DCJR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭DCJR


    its not exactly something i particularly revel in talking about, but when i was 18 (young stupid and depressed) i joined the church and ended up going over to birmingham. after four years, realised it was a load of ****e, i sought help from my brother and finally got away from them. not without a serious amount of hassle. im just thankful now im in my late twenties but doing a degree and trying to get my life back in order. i can say is the people they target are often the most vulnerable and needy. a lot of **** happened me in my teens and i was really just looking for someone to take me under their wing. its grand now looking back and realising that it was all a load of crap, but at the time i really believed it all. i really believed in the auditing and everything that was being fed to me. i only got to OT 3 but thankfully got out before i went any further. its easy for those on the outside to look in and laugh, but when you're apart of it, doubting anything is almost incomprehensible.


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    #43
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    DCJR wrote: »
    its not exactly something i particularly revel in talking about, but when i was 18 (young stupid and depressed) i joined the church and ended up going over to birmingham. after four years, realised it was a load of ****e, i sought help from my brother and finally got away from them. not without a serious amount of hassle. im just thankful now im in my late twenties but doing a degree and trying to get my life back in order. i can say is the people they target are often the most vulnerable and needy. a lot of **** happened me in my teens and i was really just looking for someone to take me under their wing. its grand now looking back and realising that it was all a load of crap, but at the time i really believed it all. i really believed in the auditing and everything that was being fed to me. i only got to OT 3 but thankfully got out before i went any further. its easy for those on the outside to look in and laugh, but when you're apart of it, doubting anything is almost incomprehensible.
    Well done.
    I hope your life since then is ok and every day getting better.
    If ever you need a friend or help, you pm me. All the best. :)


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    #44
    Dr. Feelgood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Dr. Feelgood


    DCJR wrote: »
    its not exactly something i particularly revel in talking about, but when i was 18 (young stupid and depressed) i joined the church and ended up going over to birmingham. after four years, realised it was a load of ****e, i sought help from my brother and finally got away from them. not without a serious amount of hassle. im just thankful now im in my late twenties but doing a degree and trying to get my life back in order. i can say is the people they target are often the most vulnerable and needy. a lot of **** happened me in my teens and i was really just looking for someone to take me under their wing. its grand now looking back and realising that it was all a load of crap, but at the time i really believed it all. i really believed in the auditing and everything that was being fed to me. i only got to OT 3 but thankfully got out before i went any further. its easy for those on the outside to look in and laugh, but when you're apart of it, doubting anything is almost incomprehensible.

    was it because you felt depressed that you think you were so easily drawn into scientology?


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    #45
    wyrn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,980 ✭✭✭wyrn


    Dr. Feelgood wrote: »
    was it because you felt depressed that you think you were so easily drawn into scientology?

    I would imagine that if you are depressed it is more easily to be drawn in.


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    #46
    planetX
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭planetX


    RobbieTheRobber wrote: »
    Scientology may not want you but Im starting a new religion and have a place for you.
    Send me a Pm and I'll send you the address to post money to.

    Is there an alien involved? count me in


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    #47
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    planetX wrote: »
    Is there an alien involved? count me in

    Im in talks with a few, trying to sort out the most suitable candidate. I was hoping to turn it into a TV spin-off strictly come aliens or something but couldn't find a suitable network.


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    #48
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,424 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    RobbieTheRobber wrote: »
    Im in talks with a few, trying to sort out the most suitable candidate. I was hoping to turn it into a TV spin-off strictly come aliens or something but couldn't find a suitable network.

    Just beem it straight to our heads man...

    - Drav!


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    #49
    General Zod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭General Zod


    http://digg.com/world_news/Scientology_s_Haiti_flight_left_70_doctors_and_nurses_behind

    All those relief efforts into Haiti? looks like they left the doctors and nurses behind.


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    #50
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    i'm planning on doing a wee project, mainly image based showing scientology... in... an interesting light.

    are they awful private, like if i rock up am i gonna walk out lobotomised?


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    #51
    Dean820
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭Dean820


    dclane wrote: »
    When their babies are born they have to be born into complete silence.

    Dunno if this is relevant...but wtf.

    Obviously a man made that one up. :p


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    #52
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    I like going into their offices on Abbey Street in Dublin and singing rebel songs at them.
    ...when I walk by that office and get asked on the street if I want a free personality test I normally yell "I'M A CLEAR OT3...BACK OFF! ZENU COMMANDS YOU!".

    Usually does the trick.


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    #53
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,315 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    Biggins wrote: »
    Tried it in Trinity college grounds

    When was that? Would love to bump into them sometime.


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    #54
    wyrn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,980 ✭✭✭wyrn


    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    i'm planning on doing a wee project, mainly image based showing scientology... in... an interesting light.

    are they awful private, like if i rock up am i gonna walk out lobotomised?

    You might get a friendly letter from their solicitors!


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    #55
    karlog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭karlog


    The Jesus of $cientology (L.Ron Hubbard) was a paranoid schizophrenic who hated psychiatrists.

    Its a fact that every single $cientologist is completely f*cking nuts or just really stupid.


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    #56
    ChocolateSauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,892 ✭✭✭ChocolateSauce


    Perception: They're a bat**** crazy load of either fools or criminals.

    Myth: They are a religion.


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    #57
    pretty-in-pink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,007 ✭✭✭pretty-in-pink


    planetX wrote: »
    They didn't want me in Abbey st either:eek: - but they did want my friend, and separated us into different rooms. I had to wait an hour for her to emerge, and they'd sold her their book!
    LOL at L Ron Hubbard saying that the way to get rich is to start a religion.

    Wonder why they didn'twant us? Hmmm. The rejection of it all....either we're to well adjusted and strong for tehm...or to messed up...or maybe they're scared we'd take over. I should go back and ask. ha ha ha
    RobbieTheRobber wrote: »
    Scientology may not want you but Im starting a new religion and have a place for you.
    Send me a Pm and I'll send you the address to post money to.
    Rly? Is there room for me in this little club of yours?


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