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Critical Q&A #261

by Chris Shelton
May 3, 2020May 2, 2020
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This week it’s answers about faith, David Miscavige and his power in Scientology, London org staff on YouTube and a lot more. Enjoy!

Challenging Core Beliefs

by Chris Shelton
January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

What is cognitive dissonance all about? Why do people tend to resolve in the direction of maintaining oddball or easily disproven ideas rather than facing the reality that they could be wrong? In this short clip, I talk a bit about this and what I think are some of the reasons for it. Enjoy!

Why are Some Christians such Hypocrites?

by Chris Shelton
July 10, 2019July 10, 2019
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It seems that we see in the news almost every day some case of a Christian pastor or politician being busted for grossly violating the religious principles they so strongly espoused. Why is this? Is something wrong with their religion? Enjoy!

Is God in Scientology?

by Chris Shelton
June 14, 2019June 10, 2019
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What does Scientology say about God or a Supreme Being? Is there any such concept? Did Hubbard believe in God? In this short clip I discuss this and answer these questions. Enjoy!

The Faith of Independent Scientology

by Chris Shelton
June 12, 2019June 9, 2019
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For many who leave Scientology, they will often continue practicing its techniques outside the Church, usually until they learn the bitter truth about L. Ron Hubbard and the nature of the con. But not everyone gives it up even then. Why? I offer some explanations here. Enjoy!

My Problem with Atheism and God Belief

by Chris Shelton
June 11, 2019June 9, 2019

Depending on who you talk to, atheism and spiritual belief both depend utterly on the viewpoint of the person and their certainty that there is or isn’t a God or gods. The arguments and accusations that fly around from both sides on this are enough to drive anyone mad. In this short clip I expound on why I think this way and what I believe a real critical thinker would do in this situation. Enjoy!