Wins/Losses

One of my personal favourite things about Scientology are the true “wins”, the stories of those individuals who bravely escaped the clutches of the cult. Of course, not all people are as successful as those who now post their personal stories on Operation Clambake.

The most profiled case of death through Scientology is that of Lisa McPherson, to read the story behind the tragedy visit here.

The Operation Clambake message board is full of personal testimony which to the critic gives the Church of Scientology a very bad reputation. This is all well and good, but why do people continue to ignore the other side of the story? In the past, filtering software was used to restrict Scientology members from visiting websites that debunk the cult. Although it seems more and more OSA (that’s Office of Special Affairs to those unfamiliar) personnel are masquerading as critics, which ultimately can end with people being stalked and harassed into giving up the fight.

So with all this controversay surrounding Scientology, why are people joining? Perhaps the staff are hard selling the “benefits” of the cult, seeking out those who are spiritually lost. I admit at times i’ve felt lost in the whole cosmic design, when i have a bad day i tend to wonder why i haven’t found something intangible to turn to. I guess the idea of conforming to a written and unchangeable set of rules is unappealing to me, i like to find my own way – besides, who else knows you better than yourself?.

As Germany step up the game and put Scientology on par with religious terrorism, i ask when will the governments see Scientology for what it is?

Unfortunately we are living in a time where high profile celebrities are better known than politicians and government officials. Scientology and Celebrity works hand in hand, whether they are recruited or merely advised by other high profile friends – it all comes down to one thing.

Scientology courts the people who are on our screens, advertising the latest in skin care, a new TV series or movie. They fill the papers with stories, they are all over the Internet. So long as we contribute to Hollywood, actors like Tom Cruise and John Travolta will continue to spread the message of Scientology.

We are a world obsessed with celebrity culture, with the wacky. And by this logic, Scientology is here to stay – it doesn’t matter if we like it or not.