Scientologists(s/p)

[LegalWithAnI]

Can we all agree that their crazy.

[boozehound420]

no more crazy then any other religion

[psuedogunslinger]

quote:Originally posted by boozehound420:

no more crazy then any other religion

It's a unique religion in that we actually have an explanation for it's existence and current history. It actually is all a big scam and it's creator was a certified nutball--which is where all the hatred of phsyciatry comes from, I would hate psychology if I was a delusional God figure too. I think we can all agree that scientology is nothing but a scam when you take away everything where as other religions where at least once designed to help people.

[Hare_Geist]

quote:Originally posted by psuedogunslinger:

I think we can all agree that scientology is nothing but a scam when you take away everything where as other religions where at least once designed to help people.

What makes you think all the other religions are any different from Scientology? Scientology claims it's there to help people, all religions claim to help. They create a false problem, tell you there's something innately wrong with you and that only they have the answer, along with this they make wishful thinking - the desire for immortality - to become true. It's a neat package to sucker people in.

If you read the OT, Jesus doesn't exactly come off as a smart guy. Just another Hubbard.

[psuedogunslinger]

quote:Originally posted by Hare_Geist:

What makes you think all the other religions are any different from Scientology? Scientology claims it's there to help people, all religions claim to help. They create a false problem, tell you there's something innately wrong with you and that only they have the answer, along with this they make wishful thinking - the desire for immortality - to become true. It's a neat package to sucker people in.

If you read the OT, Jesus doesn't exactly come off as a smart guy. Just another Hubbard.

Uh, where is Jesus in the OT exactly? The bible has been tampered with extraneous material as well so that's not a good example. You're just an "OMGXIANSSUCK" imbecile. There is a difference between a religion that was started to help people and one that was started specifically to make money under the pretense of helping people.

[Surak]

Scientology is dangerous, but it isn't entrenched in society like Christianity. We can openly mock and critisize Scientology (and rightfully so), but outside of internet forums and the occasional book being published, Christianity and indeed almost *all* religion is regarded as above rational questioning by the general public.

[shitty wok]

quote:Originally posted by LegalWithAnI:

Can we all agree that their crazy.

Unlike Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, there is absolutely NO historical basis for Scientology. It's an insult to religion itself. It's like a sci-fi cult or something.

[Hare_Geist]

quote:Originally posted by psuedogunslinger:

Uh, where is Jesus in the OT exactly? The bible has been tampered with extraneous material as well so that's not a good example. You're just an "OMGXIANSSUCK" imbecile. There is a difference between a religion that was started to help people and one that was started specifically to make money under the pretense of helping people.

My bad about the OT, I meant NT. I also know it's been tampered with and how do you know why the religion started? You were there, were you? I was merely speculating.

edit - ps, I try to refrain from stooping down to childish name calling. I hope next time you reply to a post of mine, I'm not going to find sentences like "You're just an "OMGXIANSSUCK" imbecile." in your response.

[This message has been edited by Hare_Geist (edited 01-24-2007).]

[The Violent Pacifist]

quote:Originally posted by LegalWithAnI:

Can we all agree that their crazy.

I can agree that they're crazy. The voice of Chef is retarded for siding with his religion over South Park.

[psycho_8b]

You're forgetting that it's still a cult (as far as I remember)...It was denied religion status because of all the shady bollocks that was going on.

Scientologists are not crazy...Just really, really stupid.

They believe that the "religion" will save them and give them immortality but to be part of that "religion" you have to pay the moolah to get tested and counselled and shit.

Basically, the rich people are paying millions to this load of shite for some sort of salvation!

As for the comparisons with other religions, well, religions were created at some point to guide people. To give them a set of rules to live by to be a good person.

Scientology however was only created to make money for the certified lunatic who was L Ron Hubbard under the guise of teaching them the truth.

After all is said and done, how the fuck can you believe in a belief structure created by the festering mind of a shitty sci-fi novelist?!?!