Scientology, are they really taking the mickey?

Question

They can't be serious, can they?

Answer 1

Isn't that the same as Dianetics? You can say what you like about Scientology, (sad f**cking freaks I say) but L Ron Hubbard should be admired (although he died 20 years ago so he's probably a bit smelly by now) He single handedly invented a new religeon (cult) to make money as his book sales were starting to slide.

I actually punched one of those annoying w**kers try to push one of his shitty books in a shopping centre a couple of years ago when he was hassling my girlfriend!!

Answer 2

What are you referring to exactly?
Not Scientology obviously.
Maybe some idea of it you got from the TV, media or some bogus websites gleefully promoted occasionally here on this forum.
If this is what you think Scientology is then I can understand your question. But the answer is NO we are not "taking the mickey" and YES we are serious about our religion..... and here is why.

Scientology is an applied religious philosophy. When I say "applied" I mean you actually use it in your life to change or improve existing conditions. This is different from a religious practice. All religions if you learn about them have a basic philosphy, but they also have certain dogma, rituals and observances, and a certain faith or belief is required. There is nothing wrong with this, but Scientology is not that kind of religion. It does not intrude on anyones faiths of beliefs particularly in the area of God , the Supreme Being, or the Infinite. This area is left totally up to the indivdual, which is why you can be a practicing Jew,for example and still use and apply the priniciples of Scientology in your life. It does not conflict. If anything it will enhance your understanding of your chosen religious practice.
You can have no specific religious beliefs and still benefit from using it.
And it is only true for you according to your own observation and experience with it.
It is a non denominational religion . The dictionary definition that applies:
Religion: The spiritual or emotional attitude of one who recognises the existence of superhuman power or powers.

The most basic principle of Scientology is that YOU are your own immortal soul, that this is not a "thing" you HAVE but what YOU actually are.
The whole purpose of Scientology is to increase an individual's understanding and awareness of himself. And thereby his native abilities .
When you do this the sphere and zone of his positive influence increases and moves outward into his life, his family ,his friends, his groups and mankind which he is part of.

How this result is achieved is the "technology" of Scientology, which was developed by L.Ron Hubbard after his extensive research and the discoveries he made, about the human spirit. The basic religious philosophy and knowledge of Scientology is very old, going back 10,000 years at least to the Veda or Vedic Hymns from the East. The developement of the technology is new.
He completed his research before his death in 1986 and left all of his results and copyrights
to the Church of Scientology along with most of his considerable estate., when he died.

He published a book in 1951 to communicate the basic principles he discovered called: " Scientology The Fundementals of Thought"
There are currently over 8 million Scientologists in more that 150 countries world wide. However we are a new religion, only 53 years old.
The true story of Scientology as a religion goes like this:
1. A philosopher developes a philosophy about life and death.
2. People find it interesting.
3. People find it works.
4. People pass it along to others.
5. It grows.

That doesn't mean that we don't have a sense of humour about many things that are actually funny, but we don't ridicule, degrade or invalidate religions or spirituality to get our laughs.
We take these things seriously.

P.S. I see Xenu.net is at it again. Now that guy is HILARIOUS!
You don't take him seriously....... do you?

Answer 3

Yes, unfortunately...

Deadly Serious:
http://theunfunnytruth.ytmnd.com/
http://www.whyaretheydead.net

But yes it is a destructive cult with some wierd ideas, but while Hubbard was taking the mickey, Scientologists aren't and believe this stuff...

Here's an article about why someone might join:
http://www.clambake.org/archive/personal_story/funkydonny.html

Judges also tend to take it seriously, here are some quotes:

"Scientology is both immoral and socially obnoxious...It is corrupt sinister and dangerous. It is corrupt because it is based on lies and deceit and has its real objective money and power for Mr. Hubbard... It is sinister because it indulges in infamous practices both to its adherents who do not toe the line unquestionably and to those who criticize it or oppose it. It is dangerous because it is out to capture people and to indoctrinate and brainwash them so they become the unquestioning captives and tools of the cult, withdrawn from ordinary thought, living, and relationships with others."
Justice Latey, ruling in the High Court of London

"[The court record is] replete with evidence [that Scientology] is nothing in reality but a vast enterprise to extract the maximum amount of money from its adepts by pseudo scientific theories... and to exercise a kind of blackmail against persons who do not wish to continue with their sect.... The organization clearly is schizophrenic and paranoid, and this bizarre combination seems to be a reflection of its founder, L.Ron Hubbard."
Judge Breckenridge, Los Angeles Superior
http://www.clambake.org/archive/judge_quotes.html

For more serious stuff as well, look at all these court trials & govt. investigations:
http://www.scientology-lies.com/investigation.html
http://www.clambake.org/archive/CourtFiles/
http://www.clambake.org/archive/audit/

But ok enough being serious here are some lighter links :)

http://www.zipperfish.com/free/yaafm11.php
http://www.scientomogy.info/
http://www.tomcruiseisnuts.com/
http://www.xenutv.com/cruise/sp-closet.htm

Heard about Xenu, the Intergalactic Space Lord?
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/xenu

Thought critics made it all up, someone just having a laugh? No I kid you not, this is serious, people pay thousands of dollars for this stuff, I s#*t you not. Here is the undeniable proof too, it came out in a court trial where the Church of Scientology confirmed these were the real OT levels.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~kspaink/fishman/index2.html

Or see more of the secret teachings here, some links work, some are just descriptions, some links have been shut down by the Cof$.
http://www.clambake.org/archive/secret.html

This site has lots of video's concerning scientology
http://www.xenutv.com

http://www.xenu.net
http://www.lermanet.com

Answer 4

Just like many religions, I think Scientology has some good ideas but they take it waaaay too far. I've read 3 scientology books back when I was studying world religions. Each were fascinating with terrific theories that actually made sense. But you know... paying money for audits, aliens and volcanos and... oh, come on.

Answer 5

Scientology is full of shite - like if a child falls and bangs his head on a stone, you should squeeze the offending stone against his head as this will take the pain away.

Answer 6

They are a cult, plain and simple.

Do some research before going there.

They believe that we were sent here from other planets on space-airplanes to be killed by atomic induced volcanic eruptions. The evil Xenu is behind it all.

Many of it's leaders have been sued for fraud, and the "founder" was a science FICTION writer, that thought he could make more money in "Religion"

When you see them, run the other direction.

Peace!

Answer 7

taking the mickey? what's so unbelievable about a religion made up by a science fiction writer in the 50's?

Answer 8

They are very serious.
They own half of Clearwater Fl.
Some of their adherents are the richest people in the world.
J. Travolta,Tom cruse, C. ally. ( if I have the spelling correct )
They charge a good buck to be brain washed.
They are true believers in whatever is being taught.
Their buildings sit on prime property. Worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Answer 9

Scientology is no more ridiculous than Christianity.

Answer 10

If you are dumb enough to get into Scientology, you must have more money than sense, and deserve what you get.