Can I join Scientology without undergoing an alcohol rehab program first?

Question

Just wondered if I can take my issues straight to the religion without having my "moment of clarity" first.

Answer 1

Here's my standard response to people who are either confused about Scientology or wondering if it's an "ok" thing:

This is what Scientologists ACTUALLY believe:

Xenu was an alien ruler of the "Galactic Confederacy" who, 75 million years ago, brought billions of people to Earth in spacecrafts resembling Douglas DC-8 airliners, stacked them around volcanoes and blew them up with hydrogen bombs. Their souls then clustered together and stuck to the bodies of the living. The alien souls continue to do this today, causing a variety of physical ill-effects in modern-day humans. L. Ron Hubbard (a science-fiction writer and the creator of Scientology) called these clustered spirits "Body Thetans," and the advanced levels in Scientology place considerable emphasis on isolating them and neutralizing their ill effects.

To rid ourselves of "Body Thetans" and also “engrams” (past negative experiences stored in our unconscious mind) so that we can become “clear”, we have to go through "auditing" with a member of the “church” who uses an "e-meter" to measure our “reactive mind”...... and we have to pay lots and lots and lots of money for “auditing” and to take courses on Scientology to advance to higher “levels” in the “church”. The “church” has also taken a very hostile stance towards psychiatry and psychiatric drugs irrespective of the fact that some people require medication to remain adequately functional in everyday life and has been known to withhold prescription pharmaceuticals from member (with deadly results).

Scientology is undeniably a cult.

Every cult can be defined as a group having all of the following five characteristics:

1. It uses psychological coercion to recruit, indoctrinate and retain its members
2. It forms an elitist totalitarian society.
3. Its founder leader is self-appointed, dogmatic, messianic, not accountable and has charisma.
4. It believes 'the end justifies the means' in order to solicit funds & recruit people.
5. Its wealth does not benefit its members or society.

Are Cults Harmful?

To remain within the strict mental and social confines of a cult for even a short time can have the following disastrous effects:

Loss of choice and free will. Diminished intellectual ability, vocabulary and sense of humor. Reduced use of irony, abstractions and metaphors. Reduced capacity to form flexible and intimate relationships. Poor judgment. Physical deterioration. Malnutrition. Hallucinations, panic, dissociation, guilt, identity diffusion and paranoia. Neurotic, psychotic or suicidal tendencies.

Watch this very revealing video that will, in about 4-5 minutes, show you EXACTLY what Scientology is all about: http://theunfunnytruth.ytmnd.com/

Answer 2

They would send you on the purif rundown first, aka Narconon, if you have a substance problem. It only costs 15- 20 K.... Cheap eh?

Narconon is a front group for the church in which they try to show legitamate concern and help in the community. The fact is, its a recruitment tool, and an awful rehab program. The so called science behind it has been thoroughly debunked throughout the scientific community. When it came to science LRH didn't know the first thing about it. Narconon is dangerous, as is scientology.

Here is a website looking at Narconon.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Narconon/

Here are some websites looking at the cult.

http://www.xenutv.com
http://www.clambake.org
http://www.lermanet.com
http://www.whyaretheydead.net

Answer 3

I don't think there is such a thing as "joining scientology." All they want is money to pay for the courses. After you pay the money, you are enrolled in the course. If that makes you a "scientologist," then I guess there you go. The way they hook you is with all the levels of advancement to entice you. They call it "climbing the bridge." You start with "clear," then you get to advance through the OT levels, which stands for "Operating Thetan." If they think you really have the right stuff they might let you join the Sea Org, which is the inner circle.

I think it appeals to people, because it's not really religious scripture or dogma, and it's not really science, because it doesn't make you do impirical research to prove it to yourself. So it catches a lot of people that don't really want to go either way. It just creates a very structured "common sense" approach that gives a very neat, succinct explanation to every area in life that doesn't really give much room for contradiction. It's really quite a brilliant money-making enterprise, and my hat is off to the late Mr. Hubbard for getting rich off of it.

Answer 4

Yes The purification rundown is considered the fist step of the bridge but there are many introductory courses you can take before that and Dianetics style auditing too. The Dianetics seminar is recommended. It cost around a $100- dollars.
But if you are an alcoholic. The purification rundown at a church of Scientology cost around $2000-. Is cheaper than Narconon because Narconon is a internship were you live, do exercise and take courses (mostly for drugies). So it includes living accommodations and food.
Don't be scare by absurd sci-fy stories about the xeno, that is just a fable that no scientologist believes in.

Answer 5

i change into in a similar situation for an excellent variety of my life with my father, and the unhappy reality of the remember is he ought to be the only to make the alternative. i do not understand probabilities, or something, yet my mom and pa have both been in AA for over 12 years, and they say that someone compelled or talked into going to AA through pals or kinfolk isn't dedicated, and many times falls off the wagon interior some weeks or months. until eventually he realises he has a situation, it really is probable your father received't take any rehab heavily. The catalyst for replace is diverse for each man or woman, yet he desires to are conscious of that's not merely alcohol abuse he will be giving up, yet an complete way of life--one he will be more beneficial positive off without. i understand that's not efficient, even if the in worry-free words way he can get into rehab without signing himself in his through breaking the regulation and getting stuck--and many times only for felonies or tried suicide. As on your psychological well being, sanity, and way of life, each and every each and every now and then the toughest ingredient is likewise the most proper. i do not understand how previous you're, yet once you've the alternative of cutting him off, it would nicely be the motivation he desires. similar along with your mom. ability lack of loved ones typically shows an alcoholic the quantity of damage that their habit is causing. even if, it really is risky, because it may also bring about a downward spiral. i'd advise going to an AA assembly, or a drug and alcohol counsiler your self, and discussing the placement with them. those who've lengthy gone with the help of it are continually an spectacular source.

Answer 6

Nope. They will make you go through rehab and all sorts of "theta testings." Scientology is a scam, a cult, and very dangerous. Put your money elsewhere, where it can actually go to people who need it.

Answer 7

Scientologists are crazier than they have to be.

Answer 8

You sure can!

Answer 9

I cannot know!

Answer 10

I think they'd welcome you reguardless, because they're supposed to help with those issues.

Good luck!