Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

[BigDGarciaFan]

The new a&E show is pretty interesting to watch. Leah is gonna end that phony religion

 

[Niner Outlaw]

Waiting for the announcement that Scientology is suing her.

After the South Park episode on Scientology, the church went so far as to investigate Matt and Trey, hoping to find information to use against them.

Church Of Scientology Investigated 'South Park' Creators Matt Stone, Trey Parker: Report | The Huffington Post

 

[chf]

Leah is gonna end that phony religion

As opposed to all the un-phony religions?

 

[cerealboi]

The new a&E show is pretty interesting to watch. Leah is gonna end that phony religion

At least end their tax exemption. Sure it will take 10+ million in litigation but it will probably save money in the long run.

 

[DragonfromTO]

Waiting for the announcement that Scientology is suing her.

After the South Park episode on Scientology, the church went so far as to investigate Matt and Trey, hoping to find information to use against them.

Church Of Scientology Investigated 'South Park' Creators Matt Stone, Trey Parker: Report | The Huffington Post

"Went so far"? It's basically the standard. They do this to pretty much everyone, even their "friends".

 

[Niner Outlaw]

"Went so far"? It's basically the standard. They do this to pretty much everyone, even their "friends".

True. Their MO is to intimidate and attack anyone that dares to criticize them...or tell the truth about them. Time magazine, former church leaders, numerous actors, Oscar-winner Paul Haggis, etc. have all talked about how members are punished if they question what the church teaches, if they're not deferential enough to church leaders, and how members are required to cut anyone out of their life that leaves the church. Part of me is surprised the A&E show managed to get on the air.

 

[BigFin]

This religion is a complete waste of time & money.

 

[Taddy Mason]

This religion is a complete waste of time & money.

Exhibit A:

 

[calsnowskier]

Exhibit A:

Whenever I wonder whatever happened to Barry Pepper's career, I think of this movie...

 

[BTHOtu]

"Tom Cruise! Please come out of the closet!"

"No"

One of the best SP episodes ever

 

[Taddy Mason]

"Tom Cruise! Please come out of the closet!"

"No"

One of the best SP episodes ever

Yes, that was the counterpoint I knew was out there, but didn't want to acknowledge it. Touche, it hasn't been a complete waste.

 

[Podunkparte]

OP isn't a Scientologist?!

Color me surprised

 

[Taddy Mason]

OP isn't a Scientologist?!

Color me surprised

I figured he was on rumspringa.

 

[GeekSportsFan]

Back in the 70s, I went to a Scientology presentation at a hotel in San Diego (I was about 16 or 17 at the time). I remember leaving and thinking that this whole idea about getting "clear" was a load of crap and a money making scam. Anyway, they continued to all me for weeks on end asking me to join. My mom finally called the police and the phone company before the calls stopped. Thank God I had enough sense to know what a load of crap that whole thing was.

 

[Innermind]

Millennial Jesus hangs out with Scientologists just for the fun of it.

 

[Tharvot]

Millennial Jesus hangs out with Scientologists just for the fun of it.

I think hipster jeebus works at the beer garden near my place

 

[Lumen]

As opposed to all the un-phony religions?

Well hey if she ends Scientology, then the next religion on the chopping block should definitely be Humanism, or the "Religion of Humanity" as Auguste Comte used to call it back in the days of the French Revolution;

Reading their statement of faith gives me the chills:

The Affirmations of Humanism: A Statement of Principles - Council for Secular Humanism

 

[Lumen]

Back in the 70s, I went to a Scientology presentation at a hotel in San Diego (I was about 16 or 17 at the time). I remember leaving and thinking that this whole idea about getting "clear" was a load of crap and a money making scam. Anyway, they continued to all me for weeks on end asking me to join. My mom finally called the police and the phone company before the calls stopped. Thank God I had enough sense to know what a load of crap that whole thing was.

There was an HBO documentary on Scientology awhile back, seems that the majority of PR about them today is negative, and I doubt they're taking in many converts, just doing everything they can to keep the remaining members from leaving.

Supposedly now they're expanding their operations more to countries overseas such as in Africa, and they have a ridiculous amount of funds at their disposal. Not sure they'll die off, but they might become persona non grata in the 1st world, and start a new 'empire' in 3rd world countries with less access to information.

 

[chf]

Well hey if she ends Scientology, then the next religion on the chopping block should definitely be Humanism, or the "Religion of Humanity" as Auguste Comte used to call it back in the days of the French Revolution;

Reading their statement of faith gives me the chills:

The Affirmations of Humanism: A Statement of Principles - Council for Secular Humanism

So who gets to decide which belief system gets put on the 'chopping block?'

You?

Why are you qualified?

 

[calsnowskier]

So who gets to decide which belief system gets put on the 'chopping block?'

You?

Why are you qualified?

Why is Branch Davidian considered a cult why Christianity is considered a religion?

Christianity is nothing more than a cult with legs.