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[The Flag Building at the Flag Land Base]Since we posted Scientology’s own very fun photo essay about what it’s like to be a pilgrim at the Flag Land Base, Scientology’s spiritual mecca in Clearwater, Florida, we’ve heard from a couple of our sources about what things are like there, contrary to the church’s propaganda. Continue reading What Scientology’s happy propaganda doesn’t tell you about its Florida ‘spiritual mecca’
One of the most frequent questions we’ve received after Scientology’s stunning defeat last month in the civil lawsuit filed by Danny Masterson’s accusers was whether that ruling by an appeals court would have any effect on Valerie Haney’s own lawsuit against the church. Continue reading Valerie Haney asks court for reconsideration after Scientology defeat in Masterson case
Last night, Tracey McManus uncorked another stunning scoop at the Tampa Bay Times: New Clearwater City Manager Jon Jennings and Scientology leader David Miscavige have come to a meeting of minds, with a deal in the works to begin to revive the city’s Scientology-soaked downtown. Continue reading Clearwater deal: Scientology leader David Miscavige will finally get parcel he covets
[Agadir in the 1970s]Agadir, February 1970. I’m proud of myself and having a good time. After a stint on L. Ron Hubbard’s flagship the Apollo as steward in the Officers’ dining room, I’ve been promoted to Ship’s Purchaser, which I secretly consider to be the best job on board. While everyone else is pretty much restricted to the ship except for occasional liberties, I get to run around town most days, acquiring the various items for the crew that have been approved by Financial Planning – everything except for food, fuel and water and LRH personal supplies. Continue reading Shekter: The proposition that threatened to upend my Scientology billion-year commitment
[Chrissie Carnell-Bixler and Danny Masterson]The landmark ruling by a California appeals court in January that restored a civil lawsuit against Danny Masterson and the Church of Scientology will stand. Yesterday, the court denied Scientology’s petition for a rehearing, which our experts had said was a longshot. Continue reading SCIENTOLOGY DENIED: Appeals court refuses to rehear arbitration ruling in Masterson case
[Bruce and his sister Lindy]Lately I have written about some things that I experienced while in Scientology. As a result, I have been thinking more about my sister. Her name was Lindy. I still miss her. Continue reading How Scientology kills without pulling a trigger: The story of a sister who was loved
We want to thank reader Richard for sending in some really fun material from Scientology in one of its most recent publications. It’s the kind of happy propaganda that we can never get enough of. Continue reading A day in the life of a pilgrim at Scientology’s spiritual mecca in Florida!
Right at midnight on February 13, the day that the Super Bowl will take place, Scientology revealed its ad for the big game this year. And once again, it’s a mystery sandwich. Continue reading Here’s the 2022 Scientology Super Bowl ad, this year’s ‘mystery sandwich’
If you go to the Super Bowl tomorrow in Los Angeles, you might run into Scientologists handing out copies of The Way to Happiness and pamphlets from Drug Free World. And if you’re lucky, the person who hands you that DFW literature is a music hustler by the name of Wicked Witch. Continue reading Chill EB? Joy Villa? Kuba Ka? All hail the next Scientology celebrity superstar: Wicked Witch!
We were stunned and saddened to learn that Ned McCrink, formerly Orange County, California’s top Scientology donor, ended his life on Monday morning. He was 67. Continue reading Ned McCrink, 1954-2022: The OC Ideal Org’s biggest donor sailed away from Scientology
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