Ex-Scientologist Carmel Underwood, radio interview, 07.09.09, part 1 of 3

Ex-Executive Director of Sydney's Class V (Castlereagh Street) org, Carmel Underwood, talks about Scientology and her experiences in the cult.

You can read Carmel's story here: http://forum.exscn.net/showthread.php?t=7551

Part 2 of the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVIoR7I6ILw

Part 3 of the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIfly_UJa8c

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• scientology
• cult
• sydney
• australia
• ex-scientologist

[MisterCharrington]

Have to say it, unfortunately:

I am getting so sick and tired of these ex's!

Silly cow has no issue with the tenets of the "religion"? The disconnection and fair game she and her family have experienced ARE the tenets of her CULT! They even went to court to argue that fair game was a religious practice.

Basically all this interview will be remembered for was "Scientology works and it helps people" with the obligatory round about denial of XENU! at 0:51 to 1:53.

[supafreakapotamus]

Every ex is different. Some disavow Scn completely, and others still see some value in the "teachings" that made a positive impact on their lives.

Also, you might not want to badmouth exes to their friends.

[MisterCharrington]

Ahh I thought you were an Anon, my mistake.

I find the Exes like Rathbun, Rinder and others who say nothing except "The tech works come see me in the freezone" to be deeply cynical and dishonest. They'll ride on the wave created by Chanology but do they walk into a police station and make a statement, or get together and start a class action? Did they even grow back their spine after leaving their CULT?

Oh you have an Ex as a friend, kudos to you give them a free hug from me wont you!

[supafreakapotamus]

I am an Anon, and Carmel isn't in the FZ.

[catcomplex]

@Stewbid11 Hi, I see you listened to this 1 year ago - nice to see SOMEONE took notice of this a little more recently than 2 years ago. I did a whole lot of interviews, I hope you find them and enjoy them – and that they motivate you to continue to take a stand against Scientology.

[catcomplex]

@MisterCharrington

I think people (including Anonymous) need to be supportive of ex-CoS, and commend those ex-CoS for leaving, and especially support those who have the guts to speak out against Scientology. I'm an atheist, so religion and cults are very close in nature in my mind. However I found leaving Catholicism quite easy, whereas I've learned that it is anything but easy to leave CoS.

[Stewbid11]

Being a Scientologist doesn't make someone stupid. Bad managent of any org could do this to anyone. It doesn't invalidate their religion. It's just a sad situation.

[daveyork0]

Just like Mike and Marty, she gives testimony of the usefulness of the practice of scientology. Getting involved at your local org is one means of understanding and schooling oneself in that practice. You can walk in and ask for a free assessment.

[anontruthquest]

brainwashing by the cult is powerful solid brainwashing

[Falsecults]

Great interview. This former scientoloist believe that scientology is a " FACIST ORGANIZATION" 4.35