2021-09-16T14:13:00-07:00

Last updated on: September 16, 2021 at 2:13 pm   By

The Self-Evident Truth of Scientology, a blog by T. Riggs Eckelberry originally published on the STAND blog (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination), is republished here with their permission. This blog on the self-evident truth of Scientology originally appeared on the STAND website on April 13, 2018. Becuse it is as true today as it was then, it bears repeating. “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being... Read more

2021-08-19T10:27:42-07:00

Last updated on: August 19, 2021 at 10:27 am   By

Here is a sampling of how Scientologists appreciate David Miscavige and his leadership in the Scientology religion. In a brief video on Mr. Miscavige’s website, www.davidmiscavige.org, Chuck White of Pasadena has this to say: “In almost every major city around the world, people can freely walk into the Church of Scientology and experience Scientology for what it is.” If they are having problems with communication, they may  “take a course on communications. Problem with relationships, take a course on relationships.... Read more

2021-06-30T09:48:14-07:00

Last updated on: June 30, 2021 at 9:48 am   By

“How L. Ron Hubbard and Dianetics Helped One Woman Set a Successful Course for Life” is taken from a blog originally published on the Scientology Parent website. Diane shares her personal story about how she first learned about L. Ron Hubbard, Dianetics and Scientology at a critical juncture in her life. “When I was 20 years old I was in college,” she says. And although she was bright enough to have earned a scholarship, in her second year she was... Read more

2021-06-04T17:22:13-07:00

Last updated on: June 4, 2021 at 5:22 pm   By

This article on L. Ron Hubbard in Southern Africa originally appeared on World Religion News. It presents a little-known aspect of Mr. Hubbard’s life and work. Reprinted here with their permission. June 16 marks the anniversary of the event that did more to draw world attention to the human and civil rights violations of apartheid in South Africa than any other: the Soweto Uprising. The event would further serve to draw attention to the inequalities and abuses engendered by the... Read more

2021-06-01T20:48:02-07:00

Last updated on: June 1, 2021 at 8:48 pm   By

L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology—the only major religion to have been founded in the 20th century—would have turned 110 this year. I’ve been reading, listening to and studying his works for some 40 years now. It has been one of my most intimate friendships, albeit with a person I have never actually met. I say “friendships” instead of “relationships” because I have been a grateful recipient of what have always amounted to warm and friendly communications from Ron—guiding,... Read more

2021-05-26T21:33:57-07:00

Last updated on: May 26, 2021 at 9:33 pm   By

What? Scientology?!–a blog by Rodger Clark originally posted on the STAND website (STAND is for “Scientologists Taking Action to End Discrimination”). Rodger wrote this a while ago but it is every bit as true today. Thought I’d share it. If you have ever read or watched some media panic piece on Scientology, you may have wondered why anyone in their right mind would study it. What? Scientology?! Which is why I occasionally have to deal with the freakouts and anxiety... Read more

2021-05-19T20:21:15-07:00

Last updated on: May 19, 2021 at 8:21 pm   By

Tad Reeves, the “Scientology Parent,” answers a question from a Reddit user who wanted to know—can anyone take a Scientology Extension Course? The question she asked was: If I don’t live close to an org, is the Dianetics extension course a viable option? How far can you go with just the extension course? “Extension courses are positively a viable option,” says Reeves, “and are very strongly recommended. The entire philosophy of Dianetics and Scientology is contained in the basic books of the religion,... Read more

2021-04-30T18:39:30-07:00

Last updated on: April 30, 2021 at 6:39 pm   By

Sharing this very personal message by Scientologist Wil Seabrook on the birthday of Scientology leader Mr. David Miscavige. This blog originally appeared on the website of STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) and is republished with their permission. About 15 years ago I was a new Scientologist and increasingly fascinated with everything my religion and our church had to offer. Being a singer and performer, I was invited to attend a week-long event for all the most active volunteers in our... Read more

2021-04-22T13:45:41-07:00

Last updated on: April 22, 2021 at 1:45 pm   By

Scientology Media Productions has been awarded the Communitas Award for Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility for its Stay Well campaign. The campaign’s multifaceted approach educates, informs and empowers communities in over 200 nations on how to protect themselves and others against the spread of illness. According to the announcement on the Scientology Media Productions website: The Communitas Awards (communitas is Latin for “people coming together for the good of the community”) recognizes exceptional organizations and individuals that are unselfishly giving of themselves... Read more

2021-04-07T13:51:23-07:00

Last updated on: April 7, 2021 at 1:51 pm   By

Sharing a blog, “Scientology vs. Science Fiction,”  from the STAND League website written by Scientologist Wil Seabrook.  I was born in the South. There’s a kind of running joke about how someone in the South can insult you so politely you’re not even upset about it (if you even notice at all). Something along the lines of, “Bless your heart, have you gained weight? It looks so good on you I hardly noticed…” Uh, thank you, I think? That kind... Read more

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