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Deconstructing Scientology: Chapter 20

Hey everyone, this week we are continuing in our noble pursuit to deconstruct academic nonsense about Scientology. So far we’ve covered some pretty interesting ground and last week’s foray into the Xenu myth was a particularly good effort. In fact, it was the only well researched and fully neutral review of Scientology we’ve found so far in this book, which was edited by James R. Lewis and has mostly consisted of academic fluff and apologetics on the subject of new religious movements, destructive cults and Scientology. I wish I could say that this week’s chapter is as good as last week’s but unfortunately we are right back in the apologetics zone.

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5 Reasons Why “Scientology and the Aftermath” is More Important Than You Think

Leah Remini’s new show, Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E, is a total hit and rightfully so. I did my own review of the first episode and if you haven’t seen that, I recommend you do so.

As a former Scientologist turned advocate, Leah is on a roll to bring the fight to Scientology’s doorstep against its long-running history of human rights abuses, criminal activities and emotional blackmail and she’s doing a fantastic job. Many people who have not been involved with Scientology in the past or have not been keeping tabs on its activities are tuning in and finding out for the first time just how awful this whole thing is. While that can certainly be viewed as sensational or “headline grabbing media” there are actually some more important reasons why this show is having the success it is and why it needs to be seen even more far and wide. If you have been following the first three episodes, I’m sure you understand what I mean and I heavily encourage you to share links to the show by whatever means with all of your friends, family and social contacts. Only someone with a heart of stone, or a Scientologist, would think there is nothing worth seeing in Scientology and the Aftermath.Read More »5 Reasons Why “Scientology and the Aftermath” is More Important Than You Think

Leah Remini’s Scientology and the Aftermath review

Leah Remini has produced a new television series called Scientology and the Aftermath which will be premiering tomorrow, November 29, on A&E. I was given an opportunity to see the first episode in advance and I wanted to give you my thoughts and feelings about it as someone who not only grew up in Scientology but who worked at its highest levels as part of the Sea Org for 17 years.Read More »Leah Remini’s Scientology and the Aftermath review

My Scientology Movie review (spoilers)

I’m a former Scientologist of 27 years, having worked at the highest levels of Scientology in its local churches and the Sea Organization. I’m also a second-generation member, since my parents raised me with Scientology principles, so this is a subject I am intimately familiar with and have been all my life. I am now an active Scientology critic, writer and critical thinker. This is my review of Louis Theroux’s new documentary, called My Scientology Movie.Read More »My Scientology Movie review (spoilers)