Picture: Scientology’s Official Cross.
Recent days have been incredibly exhausting trying to tackle several things. Haven’t had any interesting readings in almost 10 days which is a pity. I thrive on knowledge and learning which is also my prime source of entertainment. So, my brain is feeling rather dry. But well, I will charge it up again soon. lol.
Today (Friday) was a weird day here in Christchurch, weather-wise. Cold and rainy alll day. It is still raining after about 15 hours or more. We never had this much rain in a very long time… more like in months and months! I got no complaints as I like cold and rain, besides I got free heating in my place
As I said my brain did not have any brain food to be happy about but still for some reason Scientology again captured my imagination. I am interested in learning about most religions, ideologies, philosophies etc. and also the so called ”cults”: Mormons, Watch Tower folks, Freemasons, churches within churches, Christian Scientists and yeah Scientology is an interesting one. Recently, I read in the news that Germany again is sabre rattling with Scientology. German government is quite averse to Scientology and alleges the latter is involved with undemocratic and even criminal practices within Germany.
Allegations like that have been made against it all the time. Especially, that it is really into mind control tactics and ONCE YOU’RE in THERE IS NO EXIT. Scientology members – allegedly- are very aggressive towards any criticism. Some time back BBC’s flagship programme, Panorama did a special on the shady practices of Scientology. BBC’s star investigative reporter, John Sweeney traveled to U.S. of A to expose Scientology’s dark secrets. It was a great and controversial one.
Wherever Sweeney went to interview people who were- allegedly- hurt by Scientology, Scientology’s own spokesperson and a cameraman caught up and berated and even shouted Sweeney down. I found it rather humorous how Scientology would chase the reporter everywhere and then right on some spot emerge with their own cameras and all. In the end Sweeney who had shown saintly patience all the time, LOST IT, and cried and yelled at Scientology folks. Of course, Scientology posted the video on the internet saying how BBC’s biased reporter behaves like a maniac. Guess what? Thank your lucky star whole Panorama programme is available from BBC website from this link>> (PANORAMA, SCIENTOLOGY) Just watch it and let me know what you think.
More sinister still, If some member breaks away and gives away Scientology’s so called inner secrets he or she can expect retribution which may mean physical harm to the person and his or her family. Scientology also- allegedly- knows several personal details of its members’ lives and those secrets are often used as threat. Scientology- allegedly- keeps large files on many famous and powerful people detailing their shady secrets and sinful past life (since teenage!) that are- allegedly- used to blackmail them to forward Scientology’s personal agenda in all spheres of life.
Interesting huh ? Most people know Scientology because of the membership of stars like Tom Cruise and John Travolta. Both are staunch defender of their organization. I sometimes toy with conspiracy theories: what if Tom Cruise etc. have given very intimate secrets of their lives to Scientology and now they know they can either leave the church and destroy their lives or stay as Scientology’s respectable celebs. This is all the stuff, mystery novels are made of. 
Interesting. And right now I found out that Scientology also has a presence in Christchurch. We have the Christchurch Dianectic (the Scientology’s equivalent of Christian diocese or parish) Maybe I should contact them and ask for information. Who knows maybe in 5 or 10 years from now I will be friends with people who control, threaten and run the world, SECRETLY. Muahahaahahah… Let’s allllll be Scientologists. …. Come on babes… *roars of evil laughter and ominous music*
good writing dude!