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troutman · 02-28-2006, 11:24 AM

Inside Scientology

Unlocking the complex code of America's most mysterious religion

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/sto...de_scientology

During the time I was researching this piece, I received a number of e-mails from several of the Scientologists I had interviewed. Most were still technically members of the church in good standing; privately they had grown disillusioned and have spoken about their feelings for the first time in this article. All of the young people mentioned in this story, save Natalie, are considered by the church hierarchy to be Potential Trouble Sources. But many have begun to worry they will be declared Suppressive Persons.

Their e-mails expressed their second thoughts and their fears.

Clearing the stages along the Bridge to Total Freedom is a process that can take years and cost tens and often hundreds of thousands of dollars -- one veteran Scientologist told me she "donated" $250,000 in a twenty-year period. Other Scientologists can wind up spending family inheritances and mortgaging homes to pay the fees.

An earlier Time Magazine cover story (1991): The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power:

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Fishman/time-behar.html

Ruined lives. Lost fortunes. Federal crimes. Scientology poses as a religion but really is a ruthless global scam -- and aiming for the mainstream

02-28-2006, 11:24 AM	#1
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Rolling Stone Investigates Scientology Inside Scientology Unlocking the complex code of America's most mysterious religion http://www.rollingstone.com/news/sto...de_scientology During the time I was researching this piece, I received a number of e-mails from several of the Scientologists I had interviewed. Most were still technically members of the church in good standing; privately they had grown disillusioned and have spoken about their feelings for the first time in this article. All of the young people mentioned in this story, save Natalie, are considered by the church hierarchy to be Potential Trouble Sources. But many have begun to worry they will be declared Suppressive Persons. Their e-mails expressed their second thoughts and their fears. Clearing the stages along the Bridge to Total Freedom is a process that can take years and cost tens and often hundreds of thousands of dollars -- one veteran Scientologist told me she "donated" $250,000 in a twenty-year period. Other Scientologists can wind up spending family inheritances and mortgaging homes to pay the fees. An earlier Time Magazine cover story (1991): The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power: http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Fishman/time-behar.html Ruined lives. Lost fortunes. Federal crimes. Scientology poses as a religion but really is a ruthless global scam -- and aiming for the mainstream Last edited by troutman; 02-28-2006 at 11:28 AM.