Who would get mixed up in Scientology?

flutterflye · 05-07-2012 09:12PM

Muir wrote: »

It was a pretty creepy place though. The guy behind the desk looked like a zombie, the video they had playing looked like it was meant to hypnotise you & the guy doing the stress test would remind you of a salesperson. We eventually told them we were students & they basically told us to come back when we were earning money!

Yeah!
Whenever I watch Zoolander and that scene comes on where what's his name is being hypnotised, I think of that Scientology place!

Daith · 05-07-2012 09:13PM

I was always surprised that Beck was a member. He always seemed to be the opposite of it to me for some reason.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beck#Scientology

4zn76tysfajdxp · 05-07-2012 09:14PM

They prey on the vulnerable and, apparently, repressed homosexuals.

flutterflye wrote: »

I was on my way through town years ago

*bites tongue*

Peetrik · 05-07-2012 09:14PM

Thats the thing about traps... you don't realise you're in one until its too late...

http://9gag.com/gag/276588

flutterflye · 05-07-2012 09:15PM

Baylor Ambitious Pita wrote: »

*bites tongue*

It was DUBLIN town Baylor Ambitious Pita - does that make you happier?!

mattjack · 05-07-2012 09:15PM

crosstownk wrote: »

Same happened to me about 20 years ago. I was at a loose end and some dude came up to me in Abbey St. Same story, stress test, yada yada. I went upstairs and the dude asked me questions (without the metal cylindrical wired jobbies). Then they came to some conclusions about my life and lifestyle and I politely told them to fcuk off.

After that they sent me mail for years till I eventually had to ring them and accuse them of harassment. The mail stopped after that.

Weirdos.

Same thing happened to me in Abbey street 'bout 20 years ago too.There was me strolling along eating an ice cream when this dude stops me and asks did I want my life assessed ?

Anyway , to cut a long story short as it happened ,I did want my life assessed ,but I want to fill out the form myself.

Mr Scientologist had to hold my ice cream for me and me being diligent I wrote chapter,verse and tome on my life.

By the I had finished my ice cream had melted all over his sleeve and the floor ,obviously Croostownk , you met him before me and made a better impression because I never got any post,nothing, not a thing.

The leader is great,the leade..... 'hold on , doorbell '

COYW · 05-07-2012 09:17PM

Was offered the stress test one day on Abbey street but I opted out as I was genuinely in a rush. One lad I grew up with got caught up in a cult. One day, I met him on our road and he was wearing a sandwich board with a biblical message on it. He was also dropping a small piece of bread every 5 metres or so. The trail of bread went right back to the bus stop for town at which I presume he got off at.

lazygal · 05-07-2012 09:17PM

Sappa wrote: »

How long before they jump into this thread,usually they have an army of trolls waiting to defend their cyberbridge around the world.

I half thought that before I posted the thread. I'm expecting my PM inbox to overflow shortly....

NegativeCreep · 05-07-2012 09:24PM

I'd love to try it. I find the whole thing fascinating and scary :L I'd be terrified that they wouldnt let me leave. Saw a documentary about them and they we're following people and they were defensive and really stand-offish. I would like to do the stress test tho :L

crosstownk · 05-07-2012 09:25PM

mattjack wrote: »

you met him before me and made a better impression because I never got any post,nothing, not a thing.

All that post I got - it was my first introduction to spam

Mattjack - you were obviously beyond redemption

JustAddWater · 05-07-2012 09:27PM

flutterflye wrote: »

I was on my way through town years ago - at this stage I'd never heard of Scientology.
Anyway, was walking through one of the quieter streets - can't remember which one.
And there was this lady standing in the doorway of some building holding a clipboard.
She asked if I'd be interested in filling out a stress test - who doesn't love those questionnaires?! So I said I would.
But then she started ascending the stairs just inside the door and expected me to follow.
I nearly didn't, but in the end, I did.
There was a large room with people everywhere.
There were banners and book stalls and these giant tvs playing clips for bunches of people on leather couches.
I was led to a desk with 2 guys, and they put these metal cylindrical things on my arms that had wires coming out of them.
They asked me all sorts of random questions and these things on my arms apparently measured my stress responses.
It took maybe 20 mins, then they tried to sell me a book.
I declined, and left.
It's probably not coming across in my post, but it was a completely surreal experience.
For a while afterwards I actually thought I'd dreamed it - until I came across someone else who had also been convinced to go up too.

Man... Sounds like you and that other guy got arrested!

B.A._Baracus · 05-07-2012 09:27PM

flutterflye wrote: »

I was on my way through town years ago - at this stage I'd never heard of Scientology.
Anyway, was walking through one of the quieter streets - can't remember which one.
And there was this lady standing in the doorway of some building holding a clipboard.
She asked if I'd be interested in filling out a stress test - who doesn't love those questionnaires?! So I said I would.
But then she started ascending the stairs just inside the door and expected me to follow.
I nearly didn't, but in the end, I did.
There was a large room with people everywhere.
There were banners and book stalls and these giant tvs playing clips for bunches of people on leather couches.
I was led to a desk with 2 guys, and they put these metal cylindrical things on my arms that had wires coming out of them.
They asked me all sorts of random questions and these things on my arms apparently measured my stress responses.
It took maybe 20 mins, then they tried to sell me a book.
I declined, and left.
It's probably not coming across in my post, but it was a completely surreal experience.
For a while afterwards I actually thought I'd dreamed it - until I came across someone else who had also been convinced to go up too.

Similar thing happened to me a few years ago!

Some guy was standing outside Supermacs on o'connell street. Me and my then girlfriend were walking in his direction. Cue the "would you like a free personality test?" I didnt want too. She did. We end up doing it :rolleyes:

Was a paper and pen 'test' but some of the questions were just weird.... "would it take a definite act to kill yourself?" Yes or No.

Then I noticed some dvds on the wall. With big writing that said "L. ron hubbard" ... Have to thank south park

cause I then quietly said to the gf we're getting the f**k outta here.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 05-07-2012 09:31PM

It's scary how they sink their claws into people. I saw a doc about them on the BBC years ago. They harassed the journalist during its filming to the point of him losing his temper and screaming at a guy. Obviously, the journalist looked mental then. Masterful manipulation.

flutterflye wrote: »

It was DUBLIN town Frada - does that make you happier?!

I'm delira.

mattjack · 05-07-2012 09:31PM

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Similar thing happened to me a few years ago!

Some guy was standing outside Supermacs on o'connell street. Me and my then girlfriend were walking in his direction. Cue the "would you like a free personality test?" I didnt want too. She did. We end up doing it :rolleyes:

Was a paper and pen 'test' but some of the questions were just weird.... "would it take a definite act to kill yourself?" Yes or No.

Then I noticed some dvds on the wall. With big writing that said "L. ron hubbard" ... Have to thank south park cause I then quietly said to the gf we're getting the f**k outta here.

What happened then ? Did ya all escape ?

mickgotsick · 05-07-2012 09:35PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

A friend of mine was almost sucked in, and in fairness they're very clever and deceptive about it. The word "Scientology" isn't mentioned until you're very deep in, it's always disguised as something else, almost like a dummy corporation.

He was approached in public and asked if he'd be interested in taking a "personality test", and when he did they told him he was subconsciously very unhappy and miserable, and would he like the opportunity to try and improve his outlook on life and become a happier person. I'd imagine a lot of the people who end up getting involved probably do have some of those very common insecurities, and would love the chance to genuinely be more positive, so the idea of it sounds great. The cracks appear very slowly and it's very difficult to talk your way out once you get to that stage, apparently.

Same thing happened to me but I think I told them I was happy enough anyway and left.

I'll never forget the sign they had when they were building the LUAS on Abbey street: "The church of Scientology is open for person testing as usual".

Biggins · 05-07-2012 09:38PM

Dangerous Man wrote: »

Joking aside there is a seriously sinister aspect to Scientology. I think in fairness to the media they do as good a job as they can in reporting it - but it's not always easy...

* This is an org that kidnapped a woman in Italy when she tried to leave - and kept her prisoner.
(Three org members eventually got prison).
* This is a 'religion' that has its own official navy (Sea Org).
* This an org that many deaths have been contributed to it.
* This is an org that has taken over a whole town (Clearwater) in America in which "The Office of Special Affairs" takes up an entire building block. It's the world HQ for its dirty tactics units as well as it huge investigation sections.
* This is an org that infiltrated American and French government agencies!

...And thats only the tip of the iceberg, as they say

Nice 'religion' eh?

Why anyone gets mixed up with this lot is beyond stupidity!

B.A._Baracus · 05-07-2012 09:38PM

mattjack wrote: »

What happened then ? Did ya all escape ?

:pac:
They wanted a telephone number and email address. So they would 'contact' you later to discuss the 'results'.

Upon seeing L. ron hubbard i just put down any old crap :pac: Something like "jack jackson" and jackjackson@jacksonjacks.com" lol. My stupid ex-girlfriend put down her real name & phone number tho :rolleyes:

Riddle101 · 05-07-2012 09:45PM

Lol, Scientology reminds me of that cult from the Simpsons that tries to brainwash people and take their money.

I also read on wiki that Kirstie Alley is an Operating Thetan level 7. Sounds like something you'd see in World of Warcraft. What a weird religon. But apparently they helped Alley get over her cocaine addiction.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 05-07-2012 09:55PM

Riddle101 wrote: »

I also read on wiki that Kirstie Alley is an Operating Thetan level 7. Sounds like something you'd see in World of Warcraft. What a weird religon. But apparently they helped Alley get over her cocaine addiction.

She probably just replaced it with a food addiction tbh.

B.A._Baracus · 05-07-2012 09:55PM

Riddle101 wrote: »

Lol, Scientology reminds me of that cult from the Simpsons that tries to brainwash people and take their money.

The Simpsons have openly admitted that episode was based on scientolgy :P

Rasheed · 05-07-2012 10:01PM

Ah sure it's the same sort of people that turn to the Jehovahs or that Christina Gallagher one.

Stupid despreate people looking for something more in their lives and give money to con artists to get it.

orchidsrpretty · 05-07-2012 10:02PM

I was walking on Hollywood boulevard one day and one of these people asked me did I want a personality test. After it was over and she started spewing her bull****, I started to question her about the religion and why the famous members get awards etc for being amazing members and the connection with how good a sciencetologist you are is inter linked with how much money and stats a person brings in. She got really agressive and accused me of being drunk and trying to smell my breath! It was about 10 am in
Was very strange but a entertaining way to spend a hour. I did feel a bit sorry for her though.

Dartz · 05-07-2012 10:06PM

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

The Simpsons have openly admitted that episode was based on scientolgy :P

And has Scientologists among the cast. Nancy Cartwright is a clam, IIRC.

I wonder if they're monitoring this thread?

forfuxsake · 05-07-2012 10:07PM

Methinks this is gonna be the end of Tommy Cruise.

He's gay - who gives a fúck?
He's a scientologist -ok he's weird but essentially most people still don't give a fúck?
Dirty nasty divorce when he tries to take a beautiful little child away from her brave (and beautiful) mother in a bitter public fight = people gonna start giving a fúck and I for one could certainly stop going to the cinema, renting his dvds being arsed downloading his movies.

The media has begun the job of destroying him and I'm getting me popcorn.

RHarrow · 05-07-2012 10:08PM

Religion preys on people in a number of different areas, namely:
-Their ignorance and lack of will to do anything about it
-Social fears such as being "alone"
-Fear of death

Scientology, like all other religions, does the same. However, scientology goes a step further than most religions. Most religions assert that basically as a collective we're all pretty shíte and that if we adhere to its rules we'll become good enough to get into heaven. That addresses a number of the aforementioned fears mentioned above. It lets people feel a part of things, disregard bothering to actually study the discoveries that have been made and promises them that they'll be grand after death and that they won't merely cease to exist.

Scientology, as mentioned, takes this a step further. Instead of just saying "you're all sinners, repent!" it takes individuals and says "YOU! YOU have BAD inside YOU!Don't worry about that guy next door, he doesn't matter, but YOU have BAD inside YOU and WE can fix that!".

Religions prey on the vulnerable, this much is known and is evidenced by the fact that as a society becomes less ignorant (more educated), more equal and not struggling, they tend to disregard it. Religion combats this by sending "missionaries" into broke countries and preying on the people they know won't have education, equality or stability in their lives any time soon.

Scientology preys on the vulnerable but in probably the most personal way possible and have the gall to dress some of it up as science. But...it works, doesn't it!? People sign away everything they own, just to feel like they "belong".

I do get a genuine laugh listening to catholics, protestants, muslims etc. proclaiming how much a dangerous cult Scientology is while heading off to their local cult center a few times a year to worship a God that has as much basis in reality as Xenu.

forfuxsake · 05-07-2012 10:08PM

orchidsrpretty wrote: »

I was walking on Hollywood boulevard one day and one of these people asked me did I want a personality test. After it was over and she started spewing her bull****, I started to question her about the religion and why the famous members get awards etc for being amazing members and the connection with how good a sciencetologist you are is inter linked with how much money and stats a person brings in. She got really agressive and accused me of being drunk and trying to smell my breath! It was about 10 am in
Was very strange but a entertaining way to spend a hour. I did feel a bit sorry for her though.

ooooooo:eek:
:pac:

Rasheed · 05-07-2012 10:09PM

orchidsrpretty wrote: »

I was walking on Hollywood boulevard one day and one of these people asked me did I want a personality test. After it was over and she started spewing her bull****, I started to question her about the religion and why the famous members get awards etc for being amazing members and the connection with how good a sciencetologist you are is inter linked with how much money and stats a person brings in. She got really agressive and accused me of being drunk and trying to smell my breath! It was about 10 am in
Was very strange but a entertaining way to spend a hour. I did feel a bit sorry for her though.

I'm jealous,I'd love to meet one! Roscommon isn't a scientologist stronghold though....:(

RHarrow · 05-07-2012 10:09PM

forfuxsake wrote: »

Dirty nasty divorce when he tries to take a beautiful little child away from her brave (and beautiful) mother in a bitter public fight = people gonna start giving a fúck and I for one could certainly stop going to the cinema, renting his dvds being arsed downloading his movies.

Women fight for sole custody of their children, and get it, often based on nothing more than lies on a daily basis.

Why should TC be judged any worse?

Gummy Panda · 05-07-2012 10:10PM

Battlefield Earth is a terrible book, rat brains

NegativeCreep · 05-07-2012 10:11PM

Dartz wrote: »

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

The Simpsons have openly admitted that episode was based on scientolgy :P

And has Scientologists among the cast. Nancy Cartwright is a clam, IIRC.

I wonder if they're monitoring this thread?

Why would they bother monitoring the thread? :L

Who would get mixed up in Scientology?

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