Scientology and Me
Scientology and Me was a television documentary broadcast 14 May 2007 as part of the BBC's Panorama series. Reporter John Sweeney visited the United States to investigate whether the Church of Scientology was becoming more mainstream.
The programme gained particular controversy before and during filming due to unresolved differences on content and approach between Sweeney's production team and Scientology members, who did not want detractors or perceived enemies of the church to be interviewed or included in the documentary.
John Sweeney investigates the Church of Scientology, endorsed by some major Hollywood celebrities, but which continues to face the criticism that it is less of a religion and more of a cult.
Some former members claim the Church uses a mind control technique to put opponents at a psychological disadvantage. During the course of his investigation, Sweeney is shouted at, spied on, visited in his hotel at midnight and chased around the streets of LA by strangers in hire cars.
And now...just today of 2024 October--Cruise announces his return to US. Is that his "mission" in UK is summed up, or is it that his "kharma" is out of date?? Is he too old these days? I sincerely hope this fraude is......
Scientology is Satanism
This "religion" has a more sinister pyramid scheme than any company I've ever heard about. The whole thing's like one big soliciting/advertising campaign. Their only ideology revolves around how to get the most money from their members. They should change their name to $cientology. I also like how all the reporter has to do is stand back and wait for the members he is interviewing to make themselves look completely batshit crazy. XD
Anyone controlling another is wrong and abusive!
The question is DO they leave people free?
The XENU DOGMA IS told to those in OT III as verified by ex-CO$ members! I SO respect Mr. Sweeney for putting up with Tommy Davis' abuse. Tommy now is blown as well??? He's in Texas working as a managing director at a branch of Colony Capital!!! His wife, Jessica Feshbach, is now a realtor! What did they do to get on DAVID MISCAVIGE's bad side? It also amuses me that as spokespeople for CO$, Tommy & Jessica were the best at public speaking, which is such a 'discipline' for CO$! Most what you hear & read online are from those who even after spent thousands of $$ on 'courses' on communication...CAN'T!
I would just like to point out, that when he's talking at 5:40 (part 3) regarding the inter-galatic warlord. That isn't true, Hubbard wrote Science fiction novels and dedicated some of his work to the church of Scientology. As an individual who is fascinated by religion, this reporter has totally discredited himself by presenting such a biased view.
this made me giggle.
interesting. sure they r a cult and have a huge screw loose, but ppl r just extremely insicure, afraid of being left out, addicts to some sort of safety net and will blindly accept anything that gives them closure.
I find it interesting how this couple who lost their family to the church, seems to blame the church for the imprisoning of the rest of their family.
no one in their right state of mind signs up for scientoligy in the first place. what's wrong with the human race
This is brilliant....no doubt a cult!
Pre-suppositions are important in any belief. It is they whch allow the belief to continue. Space men!!!!! Enough said. And that scientoligist guy D is a s***!
Scientology is not just a cult but the King of Cults. Being a "religion" is important to them only for tax breaks. It's all about the money and how much they can get out of any individual.
I find it funny that the reporter only starts yelling after being interrupted repeatedly by a man who himself was yelling and refuses to actually converse like a same human.
L. Ron Hubbard was able to brainwash even future generations into thinking they could cure their problems by going back into some past life, and there is no proof there ever was a past life, and how would any human know how to find it, if there was? But it made $millions for this dead guru while he lived. Unfortunately, he had to leave it for other merchandizers who are just as mercenary.
wow...... enough said
Juliette Lewis!? Say it isn't so!
You can't get more incriminating evidence than top level Scientologists on camera stalking and harassing a journalist. Not to mention the money one pays to the organization, the reliance on the cult of celebrity, the targeting of desperate people like addicts and criminals, the disengagement of followers from family when they leave the "church", the huge propaganda machine, the smearing and defamation of dissenters of the organization, etc. This is a very interesting snapshot of how this organization works.
TKO down goes the tom cruise wannabe
Scientology: More dangerous than any cult "aka "religion" that has come before it. The evils of scientology make all the evils "in the name of religion" of the past look like childs play.
This is dangerous stuff...
Very, very dangerous.
Liken l ron hubbard to the likes of hitler.
ALL RELIGIONS, BY IT'S VERY DEFINITION, WORSHIP A CREATOR GOD OR GODS. CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN THE GOD OF SCIENTOLOGY TO ME? JUST WHAT DO THEY BELIEVE IN AND DO THEY EVEN HAVE A RELIGIOUSLY BASED DOCTRINE?
WHEN ANYONE USES ANY FORM OF MIND CONTROL, LIE DETECTORS OR METERS TO REGISTER THOUGHT PATTERNS TO ALTER ANOTHER HUMAN BEING'S RIGHT TO FREE WILL OR USES HYPNOSIS OR MESMERIZES THE SIMPLE MINDED WOULD BY EVERY DEFINITION DEFINITELY BE CONSIDERED A CULT. WHY DO SCIENTOLOGIST SO VEHEMENTLY REJECT BEING CALLED A CULT, EXCEPT THEY MIGHT LOOSE THEIR TAX RIGHT OFF IF THEY DIDN'T INSIST ON BEING CALLED A RELIGION.
WHAT I FOUND SO APPALLING WAS POOR SWEET KIRSTIE ALLY, SELLS HER HOME IN CALIFORNIA FOR AROUND 6 1/2 MILLION DOLLARS, BUYS LISA PRESLEY'S HOUSE IN FLORIDA FOR AROUND 1 1/2 MILLION SO SHE CAN BE CLOSE TO THE SCIENTOLOGY HEADQUARTERS AND THEN GIVES THE 5 MILLION DOLLARS PROFIT TO SCIENTOLOGY.
I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES OVER THE YEARS ABOUT SCIENTOLOGY'S FOLLOWERS GIVING THEIR LIFE SAVINGS TO THEIR SO CALLED CHURCH AND THEN IF THEY SHOULD DECIDED TO LEAVE, THE CHURCH LETS THEM GO EMPTY HANDED AND EVEN DETACHES THEM FROM THEIR CHILDREN IF THEY CAN. NO GOD LOVING CHURCH WOULD EVER DO THAT! GOOD CHURCHES PROVIDES FOR IT'S HOMELESS AND TRIES TO UNITE FAMILIES, NOT SEPARATE THEM.
BACK IN THE 70'S, SHORTLY AFTER L. RON HUBBARD'S BOOK CAME OUT, I READ IT AND I SURE DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WORTHY OF WORSHIP IN IT AND NEITHER DID MY FRIEND WHO GAVE ME THE BOOK. ALL I CAN SAY, IS THAT I FEEL SORRY FOR THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE SO SIMPLE MINDED OR THEIR LIVES ARE SO VOID OF LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE THAT THEY WOULD TURN THEIR LIVES OVER TO SCIENTOLOGY.
I'm afraid to make any comments that might be negative towards.. you know what and why..
it seems that the video is not working. Anyone else having the same problem?
Helping one's self... Note:
Quit the T.V., ignore the media, read books, wright down your thoughts and ideas, and know that, in this infinite universe we are such a tiny miniscule piece of the puzzle. Too much time and energy is wasted on hate and war, worrying about everything except what's really important ...YOU. Live and let live and get on with a personal movement of growth. YES
Reporter did a lousy job, he mumbled his responses and didn't seem too prepared on how to fight back when your wits leave you, therefore leaving himself open for the offensive spew of Mr. Davis. In my opinion the report alone reveals the facts about a group of people, with whom themselves need nothing but a beleif that they can turn their lives around without the help of any one "religion".
It's all in how we treat ourselves. We as individuals have the amazing mind power to create the life we want to live. The more daily re-conditioning we do on our own, the more we are able to see more clearly the positive place we all need to be. No one said it was easy, and does anyone really have the answer? But as we are alone with are thoughts, we are the only ones to control those thoughts, good or bad.
grammer foul y,knew???