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So where do i start? Just when you thought it was safe to browse the news for Mr Cruise…

“Tom Cruise tries to shut down Mock Scientology Website”

A website that satirizes Tom Cruise’s Scientology affiliation using spoof videos and commentary could be shut down after religious officials have threatened legal action.

ScienTOMogy.info has been hit with a myriad of complaints from Scientology leaders accompanied by Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Katie Holmes.

The New Zealand-based website has received postings about court action for copyright infringement of the domain name. The letter received by Gossip website The Scoop read, “You are hereby on notice that the registration and use of this domain name in this fashion has caused your name to be falsely associated with our client’s registered mark, Scientology. The fact that you have changed one letter (“m” instead of “l”) does not protect you from trademark infringement.”

The Scientology saga continues…
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/40538/Tom_Cruise_Tries_to_Shut_Down_Mock_Scientology_Website

Years ago, i might have laughed this off as a mere spoof headline but it seems that Scientology would like to think it can control the world media. So now replacing letters in a protected phrase to create a new word is illegal? With each post on this blog i become even more bewildered by the idiocy of some people.

Soon you’ll be sued for jumping on the furniture, for this of course is a trademark of Cruise. As a matter of fact, i wouldn’t be surprised if you could no longer go on a “cruise”, after all – we mustn’t impose on his good name.

In other news, Mark Bunker reports on the growing $cn trends in the media – i urge you to visit his blog/website at the following URLS – XenuTV and The Wog Blog.

In a world of uncertainty, Mark Bunker and his friends are the clear voice – clearing the planet of Scientology one visitor at a time.

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.

More from Mr Bunker.

Yesterday Mark Bunker of XenuTV posted some of the 1982 Clearwater Hearings on his blog

It’s always great to see Mark posting videos, especially the vast collection he produced for the Lisa McPherson Trust while it was still in operation. Recently he posted a message on the Alt.Religion.Scientology newsgroup about preparing footage for a new DVD. As the first DVD was more LMT orientated, i am looking forward to some of the Gems from the 4th of July pickets.

A while back, i e-mailed Mark upon purchasing the first DVD and he told me he had a great deal of requests for those pickets to feature on the new DVD. He told me that he was working on a follow up release with commentaries and bonus footage – so i look forward to the day it’s available!

For those unfamilar with Mark Bunker, visit his website – XenuTV (at the time of writing this, it is down for maintainence – an older mirror can be found here) and check out his “My Harassment Chronicles” and then browse the site in it’s entirety. It’s unbelievable how aggressive Scientologists were back then.

According to a recent post, Mark believes they no longer act in that manner. Perhaps they too have viewed the videos on his site, maybe they need to change their image to be seen as a serious religion?

One thing is for sure, they will continue to defend themselves to the death and we will forever stand on the opposite side of the fence.

Scientology in the news #1

More than before, Scientology seems to dominate many of the news articles on-line. Strangely they are not very obvious to contain references about the cult, however a simple “<CTRL> F” and a search for “Scientology” yields many more hits than articles of the past few years.

Browsing google i’ve found a few noteable articles which show this persistant media spotlight.

This morning, the National Ledger state:

All reports for this month are aiming at a November wedding for Tom Cruise and his long-time fiancé the fabulous Katie Holmes™. If these reports are correct – the long engagement will come to an end in November sometime before Thanksgiving.

But according to one report – there may be a bit of a snag ands the report claims that the block may be because of Scientology.

Has there every been a day when this was not in the news? – apart from the days when every newspaper tried to piece together the modern day Da Vinci Code that is Suri.

It seems that despite all the negative press Tom Cruise has recieved recently, what with his outburst at Brooke Shields (whom he later apologised to – could you be shaking off the cult’s stranglehold Tom?) and his being fired over his controversial beliefs.

Most of the news lately has revolved around Tom and his religion, although some of the Scientology related articles are a little more subtle.

To anyone who has heard for the alternative artist Beck, there had never been a great deal of Scientology related information regarding him. Only recently has he mentioned his beliefs, being a long time member of the religion.

The difference between Tom Cruise and Beck Hansen is their involvement in the media in regards to promoting Scientology. While Tom likes to use his fame to catapult the organisation (i find calling it a “religion” a little to hard to say all the time) into further spotlight, Beck seems content to mention that he is a member and then move on.

And on to the serious stuff, news directly about the cult it’s self. I give you the epic quest that is:

Scientology takes on “Kiddie Cocaine”

Clearwater, Florida – Pat Harney is the spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology’s World Spiritual Headquarters in Clearwater.

She is showing off a packet of pamphlets that draw all eyes to drugs that are known for their abuse on the streets, like Crystal Meth, LSD, cocaine, and marijuana.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:

“45-percent of kids take marijuana in a one-month period.”

But the blitz also includes a warning against a drug prescribed to children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as Harney holds up a red pamphlet.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:

“This is kiddie cocaine, which is the street name for Ritalin.”

Scientology members and supporters believe Ritalin is over-prescribed, to where pills leave the medicine cabinet and end up at teen parties, where the side effects of the drug can come into play.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:

“Visual hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, aggressive and violent behavior. These are serious consequences. And what we’re saying is, you have to know this parents….and kids.”

A decade ago this effort might have met with widespread criticism because the Church of Scientology is spearheading it.

We asked grandparents, and parents, if it mattered that Scientology is driving the effort.

Tina Dyer, Concerned parent:

“As long as it’s accurate information, I think it’s fantastic. And I wish more churches would do that.”

Sharon Corely, Concerned grandparent:

“I know they’re very strong against drugs, that’s probably a good thing. As far as their religious aspects, I’ll stay out of that.”

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:

“But, If you had a fire, and the fireman was a Scientologist, a Catholic, a Jewish person or a Muslim, would you care if he came in to put out the fire.”

In a video, supplied to us by the Church, you can see Scientologists handing out pamphlets on Clearwater Beach, and at the University of South Florida.

Scientology is also providing anti-drug speakers to an inner-city Christian Churches in Tampa.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:

“The important thing is that we get the message out.”

Scientology hopes groups from social clubs to neighborhood watches will help distribute the anti-drug pamphlets.

They say it’s not a recruiting tool, but a means to a more drug-free society.

Dave Bohman, Tampa Bay’s 10 News

I have no idea how the author of this article feels, as the quotes outnumber his own words but reading this article gives me the impression that his is an attempt to glorify Scientology’s attempts to release children from medication that controls imbalances that they believe do not exist.

 

According to Scientology – especially Tom Cruise – Psychiatry and prescription medication is wrong. Never before have i heard something so absurd. I am not a believer in any world religion, but never have any major power stated that medication is wrong. Psychiatry is a proven workable profession and it’s patient have more “wins” than any Scientologist who believes he can use the “tech” to “clear” the planet.

 

This is something very dear to me, as a know several people who depend on medication and i know without it they find life difficult. My mother has lost the use of her right arm – it is still intact but there is no movement. The idea of using “assists” to cure my mothers condition is absurd, as is the notion of her dealing with the pain without medication.

 

All that aside, Germany is taking a stand against Scientology – in a move that pleases myself and many other critics around the world.

 

Apparently, after school tutoring programmes led by Scientologist’s are being targeted in a move to dissuade the group from recruiting the youth of Germany. Interestingly, Scientology has been refused tax-free status in Germany, despite it being a legal religion in the country.

 

To quote Minister Gunther Beckstein:

 

‘Scientology is not a religion. It is a business and its aim is to gain power over individuals and try to brainwash them,’

 

Now there is someone with power that truely understands Scientology like we do.