The seventh installment of my question-and-answer video show, where I take up questions subscribers and commenters have asked me in my videos and answer them as best I can. Questions in this video:
(1) Can you tell us when did Scientology start being a “church”? Was it after the IRS investigations?
(2) Hi Chris, I really enjoy these Critical Q&A videos. Here is my question: when you informed the Church of Scientology about your decision to leave the Sea Organization, were you required to pay the freeloader’s debt? Is it something that’s legally enforceable? What will happen to those who decide to leave and yet refuse to pay up, aside from being declared suppressive persons? Thanks.
(3) Wow Chris, I really admire you for this useful and nice way to give answers on this bloody matter. 🙂 Here my question: can u share with us your reaction once discovered, through the books on him, the real life of LRH? Personally that was the KEY factor that changed my viewpoint on the whole matter.
(4) Chris you mentioned that people in Scientology sometimes have euphoric experiences. So the question I have is, is it realistic to expect people to walk away from a source of euphoric pleasure? How often does this happen? Is it realistic for people to think they can pursue that activity/activities outside the church? What church activity produces that affect? Is “affect” the correct word there, or do i want effect? hehe
(5) Hey Chris, you’ve mentioned several times some opinions on David Miscavige, do you think he believes in Scientology or is he just a conman running a racket? LRH was quoted by James Randi as saying religion was a good way to get rich quick, do you feel he came to start believing his own lies as Scientology grew? Love the vids and love the rational perspective on CofS criticism!
(6) Any thoughts on career choices as you move forward? Perhaps additional education or coursework?
(7) Chris, I always see a keyboard at the edge of the screen – can you play? If so, do you have any plans to dismantle the corrupt power structures of Scientology via the power of musical theatre? I think that could be very effective. Possible song ideas:
- I Get A Kick Out Of Xenu.
- Audit Takes Two
- Under The Sea (Org)
- Do I Love You Because You’re A Level 8 Operating Thetan
It took me 18 minutes to come up with those. Thank me at the Tony Awards.
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Dear Chris–
Just one question– What is that thing growing on your face?
Is some sort of Cookie-Monsteresque Body Thetan?
Do OT powers include the removal of such BTs? 😉
(actually, i think it is quite becoming. Glad you’re up and around and up to your usual tricks again.)
Speaking of critical thinking, what do you consider to be some of the biggest logical fallacies that keep people trapped in prisons of belief?
Appeal to authority and appeal to emotion.
Thanks Chris. Love to see you elaborate on logical fallacies in your next video, especially with specific examples from Scientology and cult mind sets.
It won’t be in my next video, but keep an eye out Robert because what you’re asking for is a very good idea and it is in the not-too-distant future.
Chris, love your blog and YouTube channel.
I would love to ask, “What kinds of things do you like to do (now that you’re away from the oppressive cult) that make you happy?
I think you would make a good teacher, Chris. If the video and design ever gets dull, you’d help a lot of young people with your good humour, calm and organizational skills.
Thank you! That is exactly what I’m trying to do with this blog and YouTube channel, which may in the future grow to become my real work should I continue to put out popular content that can educate.
Dear Chris,
Over the course of your career in the Sea Org, how much of your typical week or month involved indoctrination activities as opposed to working on projects? In other words, how frequent were group meetings, video screenings, or other activities designed to solidify your loyalty to the cause, the group identity, LRH or Miscavige? Was the volume of indoctrination fairly constant over the years, or were there periods of greater intensity?
Thanks for your excellent videos, please keep up the good work.