Sometimes when people come out of Scientology or in academia, the philosophy and methods of Scientology are considered separate and different from the Church of Scientology as an organization and from L. Ron Hubbard as its creator. In this video, I break down why this is not true and why these things are actually inseparable.
Scientology, Hubbard and the Church are Inseparable
Excellent!!! I get the most out of this open reasons what is going on. I can say I was. BLINDED in battle but truth is I WASNT and beautiful lecture enjoyed immensely. Very happy!!! Rw
I may have missed a point, but is this a fair summary of your observations and conclusions?
Your basic observations:
1. LRH lied about his personal history. He exaggerated his accomplishments his well.
2. He made amazing claims for Dianetics and Scientology, including the state of Clear and the various gains for OT.
Your basic conclusions:
Ron Hubbard can not be trusted and his writings are worthless. The technology does not do what he said it would do, so it does not work at all.
I can’t take the time to answer this as thoroughly as I would like to (I’d be very pleased to have a phone call, but I am, perhaps, a 20 wpm typist), but, for now, I’d just like to “critically think” about your conclusions for a moment. I don’t think you’ve reached a valid conclusion from your observations.
It’s a crude metaphor, but give me the benefit of the doubt for a moment.
I have not read much of Henry Ford, but, from the perfunctory study I have given his life, I understand him to be a controversial figure, and admired by some and reviled by others.
Let’s imagine that he lied about his education or military service or other important aspects of his life. Let’s imagine as well that he had a few wives (and did not acknowledge one or two of them) and that he was terribly cruel to his children.
Let’s also do some research of his pubic life and find strong irrefutable evidence that he was a big part of the nazi war machine; that if he had not contributed as he had, the nazi war effort would have collapsed two years earlier than it did. (I have only heard rumors of such and can’t say that I can attest to their truth, but let’s imagine that this is true.)
Also, let’s imagine that he lectured people about his automobiles, saying that they could be driven at speeds of 300 mph and that their exhaust fumes promoted vitality in the elderly, and would prolong life.
So, because he lied about himself and said that his cars could do things that they can’t do, and deliver benefits that they don’t, then we are to assume from this that his cards are worthless; even dangerous, and that the assembly line was a very stupid idea?
You didn’t seem to hear anything I said about the difference between scientists/innovators and Hubbard. Watch the video again and find your MU.
Fortunately I left Scientology after spending $5000 in the 70s. I only lasted one year, but got fed up with not making the so-called “wins” as advertised by the church. After complaining, my auditors simply declared me a PTS and wanted me to spend even more money. Crazy! Keep up the good work Chris.
I am wondering if you have ever heard of Scientologists mimicking the events of Ron’s life, including his writings. Inflicting these things upon a wife or child or anyone they can do it to and remain undetected.
Thanks Mary Jo. I’m not sure I understand what you mean. Can you clarify your question?
I was reading what Ron wrote in his diary about Polly. I have heard that verbatim, aimed at me.
Everytime I read any of Hubbard’s writings, any of the levels or critics of Scientology videos or blogs, I find things that are cookie cutter piece of abuse that I have experienced over the past 45 years.
Oh I see. No, I’ve not heard Scientologists mimic Hubbard’s personal criticisms towards others like that. Mainly because Scientologists aren’t aware of what Hubbard was really like in his personal life. They believe a fantasy about how Hubbard’s life was conducted and what he was like in real life.