In this clip from my interview with cult recovery therapist Rachel Bernstein, she and I discuss some important tips for talking to people (such as family or friends) who are part of high-control groups. Enjoy!
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This week it’s answers about the Creed of the Church of Scientology, how Scientology is represented in the arts, how this virus is showing us more plainly the darker side of religion and a lot more. Enjoy!
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In the last part of my interview with former Scientologist and staff member Shane Weightman, he describes his deconversion moment and how it came about. He was no longer a Scientologist. This was a life-changing moment for him and it was amazing to hear him break it all down. Enjoy!
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In this short clip, I describe some of the efforts we had to make from a management level to keep Churches of Scientology around the western United States open for business despite major problems such as not paying their rent or being foreclosed on, all because the policy of the church is that they will never allow any of their churches to close. Enjoy!
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This week it’s answers about Mark Bunker winning a seat on the Clearwater city council, how can we learn from the good parts of Scientology, how will COVID-19 affect religious and cultic thinking and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
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Back in the 1980s, David Miscavige took over single-handed control of the Church of Scientology and has ruled it with an iron hand ever since, but does he really believe in the subject himself? Here’s my short take. Enjoy!
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