I had a bad experience in the Plymouth "church of scientology" (they "hired" me by telling me it was a proper carreer and that it would be just 40 hours a week which all turned out to be lies, I've finally escaped!). Are they all like this? What's your experience of it?
2006-09-18 01:04:53 · 17 answers · asked by plymouthian1 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Yes, they're all as bad, if not worse!! They lied to me too, the same as they did to you, they never told me what it was about when they "recruited" me, they said the same, that it's a proper carreer, never mentioned sci-fi or any of that. Well done for escaping, I know how hard that is (they blackmailed me by telling me that if I attempted to leave that would be seen as a "suppressive act" towards them and they'd never allow me to see my family again! This was also in the plymouth one, needless to say, I escaped and, happily, my family followed- otherwise I wouldn't be here, writing this, I'd be there, slaving away for no money-trying to sell books and coax people into the damn place!!). I've been to their headquarters in East Grinstead which is the same, and their large one in Madrid, all the same! So just forget scientology (and dianetics which is just a sneaky way of getting you into scientology) and be happy! I think most of those scientologists aren't aware of the harm they're causing, they're genuinely brainwashed and they think they're "helping" you. Just avoid them.
2006-09-18 01:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by chicabuena 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you believe that the human race was started by men from outer space, if you think that paying loads of money to get 'audited' by the application of simple body electrical resistance trick, if you want to keep paying out more and more of your hard earned wages to the 'church' as you progress through its 'audits', if you really believe that Hubbard (the founder) had any other motive than getting gullible people to spend their money to make him rich - then sign up. But before you do, have a look at the sort of celebrities who are members and ask yourself if they are the sort of people with whom you would wish to be associated.
I had a nephew who got involved in Scientology, just like you. He was an extremely bright and well educated young man who should have gone on to be a member of a learned profession - but the 'church' persuaded him that he needed more auditing. As a consequence he gave up a university place and spent several years as a builders labourer in order to pay for books and 'advanced auditing'. After many years he, too, escaped - but what a waste of a talented young man's potential. He never did get his degree.
2006-09-18 01:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by avian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine in Los Angeles wanted to take some acting classes and signed up with the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Turns out it's run by the Scientologists. When she didn't want to sign up for the next series of classes, they had the instructor and every student in the class call her constantly, at all times of the day and night, telling her she was letting everyone down if she didn't continue. It wasn't about her acting talent but about building a community of people that would support their church. She was really stalked by these people and finally gave in because she wasn't strong enough to walk away and not care. I think they're a bunch of bullies.
2006-09-18 01:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by Iknowsomestuff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of scientology, was a science fiction writer. He's also quoted as saying something like "I'm going to get into the religion gig, that's where the money is". At least Jesus was a carpenter.
2006-09-18 01:11:12 · answer #4 · answered by tony_copeland 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having Read all the Answers , It only further convinces me that the Immovable opinion that I have long held and continue to hold = I wouldn,t touch any of the many "Cults" , Associations , or Religions that abound , and I keep well away from any of these "Invitations" and the "Oh so Friendly " Invitations to "Why don,t you come and join us for an Evening" and the Slimey Creeps waiting to Drag the unwary into their Clutches.
2006-09-18 05:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with tony cope. L. Ron Hubbard does Science Fiction.....need I say more. I think the stars are into it because they hear the way it "helped" John Travolta and think it can make them more money and fame. What John doesn't factor into this is he doesn't need Scientology..he is alread an amazing talent. It is a very expensive religion to have (and somewhat time consuming with all the detox and cleansing and such). I think it is crap!!
2006-09-18 01:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by MrsMike 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but at least now you've learnt your lesson! Don't be so easily sucked in in future. Anything that tries to combine science and religion has to be dodgy, the two are completely irreconcilable!
Better luck next time on the job front x
2006-09-18 01:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by J C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a cult and money making scheme that brainwashes the morons who join up. (I'm not calling you a moron, because you were smart enough to get out.)
But look at all the freaky celebrities who are into that BS- Tom Cruise is the shining example of freakosity now.
2006-09-18 01:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by Butters! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That religion is nothing but a $$ making scheme
You have to invest a lot of $$ into that religion, that's why all the celebrities belong to it...they're the only ones who can afford it!!
2006-09-18 01:12:41 · answer #9 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They tried to get me to do each course going. Very pushy and play on the vulnerable. I had to tell them in the end I couldnt afford anymore and I would let them know.
Brainwashers!
2006-09-18 01:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by daisymay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋