The weekly show where I answer questions from viewers left in the comment section of my Q&A videos or sent to me by email at AskChrisShelton@gmail.com. This week, the questions I answer are:
(1) If a Scientologist agreed with most things in Scientology, but not some central principle such as the idea that thetans can’t be destroyed or whatever because it wasn’t “their truth,” would they get pushback from the Church on that or would the church/auditors let it slide?
(2) Have you ever at any time along your route of smashing Scientology felt a twinge of guilt, or remorse or caution or that you’ve gone not only astray from Scientology, but more importantly, astray from honesty and truth?
(3) A while ago you mentioned that just before you left the Sea Org, you went online and started researching. I think you said you went to Mike Rinder’s website but I’m not certain that’s the one. In any case, how did you get access to the Internet from inside the Sea Org? I thought they had software that wouldn’t allow it or something.
(4) Something I don’t understand is that according to Ron, if you do something bad you get a bad flow in return, right? That was hammered in my head from a very young age to the point that it gave me nightmares. Unless what Ron said is simply boloney, but I’ve heard that saying in other words from different people. So why is the Church of Scientology still standing when it has done so many bad things to others?
(5) I have recently become aware of the concept of “gaslighting.” From my own perspective, I have been involved in spiritual groups who have applied a lot of coercive techniques, and then re-written the narrative to cover it up when they are unsuccessful. Obviously the policy of disconnection involves “re-writing narratives” to protect the Church, but are there a lot of gaslighting techniques going on within the Church on a day-to-day basis? How does this manifest?
(6) What’s your opinion on 2017 Mark Rathbun?
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Have you been watching Mark Rathbun’s recent YouTube videos on Going Clear? Do you have any thoughts on them?
(7) Just a quick, random question: Does Scientology have a policy on tattoos? Are church staff or Sea Org members allowed to have visible tattoos or piercings? Are there restrictions against certain hair colours or styles? Thanks in advance and take care.
(8) I was wondering how soon after becoming a Scientologist do people learn about the disconnection policy? I would think if it’s known right away, that most people wouldn’t want to become a member.
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Thank you Chris,
You’re answers are honest and intelligent.
I’m so happy you’re free from SO.
Hi Chris, love your work,thanks for that. I have followed you since you began telling the truth about Co$.my question is; how can I or anyone spot an undercover scion? I mean,let’s say he/she is an osa operative, fair gameing someone,like the “marino” guy in “unbreakable miss lovely”? I was thinking asking him/her to say that lrh was a conman or a fat liar, ’cause I’ve heard that a real scion in good standing would never ever say that.or what would be the most productive thing to do.thanks! Keep up the good work!
Hi Chris,
How are posts assigned in the Sea Org? In other words, when someone joins, what determines where they will work and what kind of job they’ll do? The theory of past lives dictates that everyone is prepared to do everything, but in practice, why are some people assigned to building maintenance, housekeeping or body routing while others are put in the bookstore, security detail, or at the reception desk? Are new SO given aptitude tests of some kind? Once they’re in, how do people move up the hierarchy as far as promotions go — it it a matter of them applying and interviewing for new postings? Since SO members can be reassigned to other posts without being asked, it seems like they’d be hindered in structuring a career path for themselves the way non-Scientologists would.
Also, Scientology seems to be more enlightened than parts of the outside world with regard to readily promoting women into executive positions, especially during Hubbard’s era in the 60s-70s when it was an unusual thing to do. Do you agree, and if so, why do you think it was so?
Thanks.
I really enjoy watching your YouTube videos, and find them very informative about Scientology. I have watched Leah Remini’s show, and will continue to do so this summer. I have no connection to the cult, thank god, but since reading Going Clear, I feel such outrage and compassion for the people who have suffered under this oppression. It has spurred me on to research, watch, and read everything I can get my hands on. I am especially sickened by the stories of the children who have been subjected to and abused by this insidious cult.
Thank you for continuing to educate the public about this damaging cult. My heart breaks for all of you who were brought into it by parents who were somehow duped into thinking it was the best thing for their families. I will never get why anyone would ever subject their innocent, helpless, vulnerable children to this.
Keep up the great work! And, congratulations on taking control of your own life! You seem very happy, and you deserve it after so many years of grief!
Best,
Krista