Scientology: Distinguishing One Nutcase Group From Another

http://www.airamerica.com Scientology is not a fraudulent religion. It's fraudulent because it's a religion. Lionel cringes when he hears folks mock Tom Cruise and his "faith." It's no more insane than any other religion when viewed by an outsider. France just hit Scientology with a $900K fine for what, Lionel asks? Lying? Exaggerating? All of religion is a work, Lionel asseverates. They all prey on the sad, the wanting, the human. Those who seek order and control. Those who seek clarity. And he also has a message to the rest of the world's faiths: Don't laugh too hard. You may be next.

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[anon8109]

There are two separate issues. One is Scientology's metaphysics, the other is Scientology's abuses. I agree that Scientology's metaphysics is no more valid than any other religion's. On the other hand, what the organization does to its members is outrageous. The protests are mainly about the abuses, not so much the beliefs.

[dogstar7]

Please read the French court ruling. It had nothing to do with Scientology beliefs or creeds. This was about the use of devices ("E-Meters") to induce unwary inductees into believing that they were undergoing clinical tests that determined that they were in heretofore un-diagnosed condition that ONLY costly further sessions with Scientology "auditors" could effectively treat.

This is no different than a Fortune-telling Grifters trick.

[sprouse9]

Love this guy. All religions ARE crazy, period.

[MOLOTOV0077]

Fuck Scientology bunch of evil fags

[dmp079]

Why believe a religion that base its beliefs on a alien that came to earth with other aliens to blow them up!

[ddm584]

the democrat party is going to hell

so is air america

[laserofjustice]

This guy is entertaining but his polemic misses the point entirely!

I, like many others, don't give a f=ck about the beliefs of $cientologists- it is the reprehensible BEHAVIOUR of the cult such as attacking critics both verbally and physically, at it's most basic- it's a highly sophisticated fraud using many mind control techniques, blackmail, etc.

Xenu is not only funny- it has the benefit of stopping new recruits getting suckered into the cult.

$cientology- the fastest sinking cult!

[iamitchey]

I don't know how much of the bible is a myth, but there is a huge difference between the wisdom of Jesus and Hubbards science fiction religion.

[leocivic]

virgin birth is possible with today's technology. God just used a different methods.

[gensu3k1]

Scientology is more insane, come on. So there's an alien overlord, millions of years ago, and his spaceship is shaped like a Boeing? What?!?!?!

By comparison the story of Jesus, Noah etc. have a certain simplicity and lack of craziness. Crazy yes, but not THAT crazy.

[dogstar7]

In 1567, Pope Pius V canceled all grants of indulgences involving any fees or other financial transactions to the Church of Rome.

Some may draw parallels to these practices, but in the context of modern metaphysical understanding, Scientology's organization is more like a consumer service provider network than a Synod of Pastoral Missions.