I have known a great deal of people, in which I have known for 6 (+) years, who have been profoundly influenced and helped in ways they never imagined possible by Dianetics. It seems so many people who know absolutely nothing about the practice of scientology or what it is truely about enjoy bashing this study of the human mind and how powerful it can become. So many people bring up the fact that the classes cost money, but that is what they are...CLASSES of STUDY. Why are people so afraid of things in which they truely do not understand? You cant judge what an apple is if you have never seen, held or tasted one.
2007-02-16 18:45:14 · 11 answers · asked by Southern-Snowboarder 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Sometimes people are afraid of what they understand. Many people are apprehensive about anything that requires great sums of money for advancement. I personally have a relative who wanted help with her dyslexia among other problems. They would only help if they received payment of $5,000. In addition, she would need more money for the purification ceremony. She could not afford it because she is a struggling single mother. They refused to help her. This is not an isolated incident. (She sought help at the Alexandria Center.) Can you understand why the average person would be apprehensive? It seems to be more about what can you do for us than what can we do for you? ...money...money...money!!!!!!!
2007-02-16 19:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by Hagrid 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
because that is exactly what it is: a study of the mind and how powerful it can be, which i have no problem with but then, it goes on to give no consideration of or, regard for, God. it is a 'religion' of self, which pretty much says it all - not a religion at all. its ideology is cult-like from inception.
there are a lot of self-improvement programs out there (which is all that scientology should reasonably claim to be) yet, scientology is the only one far-fetched, high strung, wild and crazy enough to assert itself as a religion and promise to teach individuals the ability to fulfill all of their own needs. - an preposterous, unhealthy and pompous suggestion.
you asked the question and this is my answer but hey, good luck to you.....
however, i wish you would spend some time really studying why there is so much public angst regarding scientology before you delve further into it.
2007-02-17 03:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because, right or wrong,
1) Most people do not see it as a religion which it claims to be
2) Most people think that is just a tax dodge
3) Most people don't think of L. Ron Hubbard as anything more than a so-so sci-fi writer.
4) Most people don't see Tom Cruise as the messiah.
2007-02-17 02:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by thesfkid2 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god....if you want to help the world you must start with yourself. The illusion : we are a united society. The reality : everyone is a single individual. Each must take care of himself.
It's not egotistic, it's the only way that works.
If Tom Cruise claims to know the history of psychiatry and how it works, it's because he researched it...something actual doctors don't necessarily do. They learn "by the book" in a biased way. They're in it to make money most the time. They're happy to maintain the status quo. They're not after the truth!!!
Evolve. Stop kidding yourselves.
I'm not part of scientology in any way, but I research alot of crucial info and I know the truth when I hear it.
2007-02-17 05:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
People who "bash" scientology very often are quite familiar with enough of its practices or beliefs to be able to form a very educated opinion about it.
If you think well of it that's your business, and you shouldn't care if the rest of the world thinks it bunk.
2007-02-17 03:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to take classes but i was younger so i would beg the teacher for a break and me and my friends would shoot rubberbands at each other the only thing i really learned was to say the alphabet backwards up to about N . but some of the of books/ classes seem interesting. but yeah they do try do just take your money
2007-02-17 02:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing that frightens me is when 'adherents' like Tom Cruise try to lecture others on medical matters. He is an actor, only an actor...and he should know his place. This sort of thing alarms and concerns me.
2007-02-17 03:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where there is smoke there is fire!
It's not just propoganda it is documented evidence. Ron Hubbard has been exposed as a conman and a crook.
2007-02-17 02:56:27 · answer #8 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Forget what they do for you. Look into what is done with all the money? Check it out and you will have a different attitude.
2007-02-17 02:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, let's see...
1. Xenu
2. body thetans
3. "church"
4. L. Ron Hubbard
...
9,999. it's complete and utter nonsense
2007-02-17 03:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by Gojira the Great 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋