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Beck and Scientology
"Rumors have been around a few years suggesting that alt rocker Beck Hansen had become a member of the Church of Scientology. The real question should be, when was Beck NOT a Scientologist?"
This article explores the relationship between the musician and the Church of Scientology in the aftermath of the mysterious suicide of Beck's collaborator Jeremy Blake.
http://current.com/items/76061292_the_apparent_double_s...
Even though the author is clearly biased and some allegations seem a bit farfetched, the article makes a couple of interesting points.
I am convinced artists should be judged solely on the basis of their work and not on their spiritual beliefs but Beck's involvement in Scientology does upset me. "Rumors have been around a few years suggesting that alt rocker Beck Hansen had become a member of the Church of Scientology. The... more -
Teenager being prosecuted for calling Scientology 'cult'
He took part in a peaceful demonstration opposite the London headquarters of the controversial religion. Officers confiscated a placard with the word "cult" on it from the unnamed youth. He took part in a peaceful demonstration opposite the London headquarters of the controversial religion. Officers confiscated a placar... more
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The future of Scientology
"A clean-cut young man points a video camera our way, slowly pivoting to keep us in the frame. The Scientologists are monitoring their enemies. And they are expecting more to come".
Radar Magazine offers an exhaustive article on the enemies & celebrities of Scientology. "A clean-cut young man points a video camera our way, slowly pivoting to keep us in the frame. The Scientologists are monitoring ... more -
Scientology's 'Operating Thetan' bible gets the full leak
Wikileaks have obtained a full copy of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology's 'Operating Thetan,' which is often referred to as the "collected secret "bibles" of Scientology."
The content, which Scientology has legally requested to be removed from the site, represents OT (Operating Thetan) "levels" I to VIII and "NOTs" with a portion of the material written in Hubbard's own distinctive handwriting.
Although various elements of the OT has previously appeared, most notably in the so-called "Fishman Affidavit," the cult has been aggressive and hitherto largely successful in preventing public dissemination.
What will be the effect of the full document been leaked? Wikileaks have obtained a full copy of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology's 'Operating Thetan,' which is often... more -
Scientology Attempts Restraining Order Against Anonymous
"With the Internet activist group Anonymous threatening a second round of protests against Scientology this weekend, the Clearwater-based church went to court late Tuesday, filing a petition for a temporary restraining order." "With the Internet activist group Anonymous threatening a second round of protests against Scientology this weekend, the Clearwat... more
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Chateau Scientology - Inside the Church's Celebrity Centre
A fascinating, fly-on-the-wall account of one woman's foray into Scientology's Hollywood-based "Celebrity Centre", its culturally rich history, and how the Church cleverly appropriates that history to suit its current day role.
The stranglehold that the Church of Scientology has on some of Hollywood's most renowned historical buildings is interesting, particularly the notion that their continued passion for restoring and protecting said Hollywood structures is part of the motivation for Hollywood's current Renaissance. A fascinating, fly-on-the-wall account of one woman's foray into Scientology's Hollywood-based "Celebrity Centre",... more
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