Paul Haggis: I finally get to OT 3 and they give me the secret materials, which I've been hearing about all this time. They're hand written by Hubbard. You'd have to keep them in a locked briefcase, be very cautious because they would always say if this gets out it's dangerous to people. It can actually do them harm if they are not adequately prepared. And I read it and it doesn't make any sense... I think, I remember for one fleeting second thinking well maybe it's an insanity test. Maybe if we believe this they kick you out. You know? Maybe you're insane! That of course is not the case. They talk about, you know, the fact that the earth was created, that such and such of trillions of years ago and this guy, who's this space guy... and put them in volcanoes and then blow them up with A-bombs... And we have these lost souls all over us and we have to get rid of them. And I'm going what the fuck are you talking about? I mean, I'm down for the self-help stuff. I'm down for, ok, I can be clear, I can, you know, I can get rid of those, the negative emotions, but what the fuck is this?
Lawrence Wright: Scientology really is a journey into the mind of L. Ron Hubbard and the further you get into it the more like L. Ron Hubbard you become.
Paul Haggis: Cults, they prey on people, suggesting that, you know, you should be able to think for yourself and then tell you exactly how you have to think, or get out. And if you get out, there will be consequences.
David Miscavige: Before ending cycle completely on the IRS, there is one thing I do wish to do.

[Turns to the portrait of L. Ron Hubbard and salutes]

David Miscavige: Sir? Done.

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Sam 2022-03-27 09:01:14

There is a leader who was born as a third-rate science fiction writer, and the history and world setting of Scientology from the beginning is shocking. The tax-free war that followed and the intimidation threats against the rebels and all the cults were a formula. If someone builds you a vision of harmony involving all human beings and promises to give you a charismatic self, you are 80% likely to encounter a liar. Cherish life and stay away from hope mongers.
Germaine 2022-03-20 09:02:21

How can such a stupid and mentally retarded thing capture billions of funds? It is worthy of my introspection.