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Ian Bogost, L. Ron Hubbard, Cow Clicker, and Scientology

I had something that felt like an epiphany today. I believe the future of all mankind is the present ways of mankind.

I know that the Scientology assholes are quick with a lawsuit if you say anything disparaging against their "religion," cause their pussies, but this isn't really disparaging. A church I irregularly attend did a sermon about "real" Angels. I was aghast at how much like Scientology that sounded. I'm a sermon on the mount, pragmatist type of church goer, not a miracles and magic type.

If I take a cursory look at Hubbard's life, the early parts seem common, reasonable, and show no indications that Scientology would be a result. I know many people who are reasonable about many things but absolutely batty in their head about a few other things. So generally I assumed Hubbard was batty about a lot of things, but now in light of the linked interview I thought, maybe he wasn't crazy on his own, maybe he got swept up into the psychological zephyr that society has which can form a religion out of thin air.

Here's the NPR interview with Ian Bogost about his rationale for inventing the game Cow Clicker that will give you a similar epiphany. http://www.npr.org/2011/11/18/142518949/cow-clicker-founder-if-you-cant-ruin-it-destroy-it

Now suppose that between the 30's and 1950 when Hubbard published Dianetics, that he saw the horrible methods and theories of treating mental health with the same disdain that Bogost had for the mindless Facebook games. Suppose that Hubbard wanted to do some PhD work and would have tried to publish Dianetics for his doctorate. Suppose that after he publishes it (for whatever reason), that the content of the book takes on a life of it's own, just like the parody game of Cow Clicker did. Suppose that movement of people changed Hubbard just like the Cow Clicker community changed Bogost; "There was one point when I realized that I was now attached to in a compulsive way."

What the hell has happened? Is this how all religions were formed? Is this how FOX News changed from a right leaning outlet for the Republican Party message to a WTF!? radical right wing brainwashing organization?

In Monty Python's Life of Brian, it seemed comical that Brian could not use reason to stop his followers from following him, but apparently it's funny because it's true. It's so ubiquitous that we don't even noticing it happening. It happens in the corporate office, it happens in your church, it happens at a town hall meeting, it happens at the family dinner table.

It makes me melancholy to think that mankind is tethered to the worst crippling bullshit parts of society because too many people are the follower type that will play Cow Clicker.I had something that felt like an epiphany today. I believe the future of all mankind... more

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The world has gone mad.Scientologists have yet to be thrown in prison?? What's going guys??

Wow so the world is crazy. The rothschilds, tom cruise, and Will smith are eating... more

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Knowledge Report: The Movie (Teaser)

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THE WAR - Hackers vs Scientology - Project Chanology

In January 2008 some members of an Internet-based collective known as Anonymous began... more

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Scientology - What we do to Help - Non-Denomination, Non-Profit & Non-Discriminatory

Every 5 seconds a child dies of starvation. Every 45 seconds someone is sold into... more

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Leaving Scientology

What happens when you try to leave the Church of Scientology?

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FBI launches probe into Church of Scientology over claims of 'human trafficking' and 'enslavement'

The Church of Scientology is being investigated by the FBI for human trafficking, it... more

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Spokesscientologist refuses to answer the volcano question

In this ABC video clip (uploaded in 2010), Scientology spokesman Tommy Davis is asked... more

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Video: Church of Scientology Melbourne, Grand Opening, 29 January 2011

Acknowledging the Church for its many contributions to the community were Melbourne... more

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Nashville Church of Scientology Brings New Hope to the War on Drugs

BigNews.Biz Reports - Jan 26,2011 - Taking the initiative to handle the state-wide drug problem, Scientology parishioners step up with their own Drug-Free Tennessee campaign.

In the month prior to a recent National Survey on Drug on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 49,000 Tennessee children between 12 and 17 had used an illicit drug. Fed up with statistics like this, a group of Scientology parishioners decided to help rid the state of this problem by launching its own Drug-Free Tennessee campaign this past weekend at an event held in their church.

“We are proud to support the Foundation for a Drug-Free World here in Tennessee,” says Rev. Brian Fesler of the Church of Scientology, “Our parishioners are dedicated to helping kids grow up drug-free and we’ve got the tools to do that.”

The church parishioners will be working with the Tennessee chapter of the international organization: Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The Foundation runs programs to educate and advocate against drug abuse on a global scale, delivering its “Truth About Drugs” message through public service announcements, fact-filled booklets and a 13-part documentary about the most commonly abused drugs as described by former addicts.

Sgt. Suzanne Stephens, Community Coordinator for the Metro Nashville Police Department’s South Precinct, spoke at the event: “Drugs have an impact and touch you whether you know it or not…so where do you begin?” In answer to this, church members came up with an action plan to create a Drug-Free Tennessee. “What we are putting here is a group who can spread the truth about drugs in every part of the state,” said Rev. Fesler. “The group will be distributing booklets and making the materials available to anyone who wishes to forward the anti-drug message. It will also put on seminars and workshops and continue to support the state’s law enforcement agencies and any other organization working to prevent drug abuse.”

In the past year alone, more than 219 million people have received the Truth About Drugs message from the Foundation’s global program. Over 164 million people have viewed the Truth About Drugs public service announcements and 21 million have viewed the Truth About Drugs documentary in the past twelve months alone. For more information on the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, visit www.drugfreeworld.org. To partner with the Tennessee Chapter of the Foundation, request materials, or schedule a talk for your school group or club, contact Rev. Brian Fesler at 615-687-4600.

"http://bignews.biz/?id=966146"BigNews.Biz Reports - Jan 26,2011 - Taking the initiative to handle the state-wide... more

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Today Show - Kelly Preston on Scientology Silent Birth!

Preston talked with the 'Today Show' about silent birth, a practice derived... more

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Oh, What a Night! Remember when Ricky Gervais Hosted The 2011 Golden Globes? - Baseline Intelligence

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A Must See Video! - Fox reports link between Psychiatric Drugs and School Shootings - Please Comment

Fox National News reported Douglas Kennedy exposed the link between psychiatric drugs... more

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Sickening! Skyrocketing Psychiatric Drugs - Dangerous & Unapproved for Children - Comment!

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30 Sec Video: International NEW Scientology Commercial: "The Search"

"Were all looking for it. Some of us have been looking our whole lives. Some... more

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The Scientologist kitesurfer from South Africa

Brad Symington is a professional kitesurfer and teaches his favourite sport to anyone... more

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Video: Meet a Scientologist from Hong Kong.

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Meet A Scientologist: Make-Up Artist Gained Self-Confidence and Self-Respect through Scientology

New York, NY (Vocus) October 23, 2010 In a video featured on the new Scientology... more

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