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A big part of Scientology’s allure for its members is their ardent belief in founder L. Ron Hubbard as a man who was larger than life. And part of his legend were the tall tales he told about his experiences in the Second World War. Historian Chris Owen, a regular contributor here at the Bunker, took apart Hubbard’s war myths with his excellent 2019 book Ron the War Hero: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbard’s Calamitous Military Career, an updated and rewritten version of his 1999 work. We asked Chris if we could publish an excerpt of his book for Memorial Day, and he sent us this superb peek inside his book about Hubbard’s claims about being injured in war versus the actual record. Continue reading On Memorial Day, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s ‘stolen valor’: His bogus war injuries
[This illustration only makes sense to Scientologists]We have another leaked video of a webinar that was promoted to European Scientologists this week. In “The Evolution of Life: The True Story” by Barna Gombos we can see the anti-science nature of Scientology. Gombos denies the existence of evolution and the webinar is based on the writings of L. Ron Hubbard, starting with his definition of life as a combination of Theta and MEST. Continue reading VIDEO: Proof Scientology still promotes Hubbard’s bizarre ideas about evolution
[Saint Hill calling!]Phil Jones has waged war with Scientology since it ripped his family apart with its cruel ‘disconnection’ policy. You’ve read here about his campaign to place billboards in Los Angeles and Florida about disconnection, and about his involvement in a TV series that never aired. He’s a regular contributor here, and he and his wife Willie are two of the most inspiring ex-Scientologists we know, fighting against the church simply because they want to see their two grown children again, Emily and Mike, who are both committed Sea Org members. Continue reading AUDIO: Scientology recruiter says wrecked families small price for salvaged planet
Last year we talked to J.R. Biersmith, one of the filmmakers who had agreed to allow the Church of Scientology to show their movies on the “Documentary Showcase” at the Scientology TV network on DirecTV. Continue reading Even more filmmakers who are helping out Scientology with its TV network
[Chick Corea, twice OT 8 Scientologist]David Miscavige’s incredibly expensive gambit for mainstream acceptance, the purchase of KCET’s old studios on Sunset Boulevard and then the creation of “Scientology TV” from those studios, has largely been a complete flop. After a day-long spike in interest from the mass media on its opening day in 2018, Scientology TV has been utterly unwatchable propaganda that has generated zero interest in the larger culture. Continue reading Scientology so stoked you watched ‘Spread a Smile’ video, it’s trying to cash in tonight
We’re still stunned that one of the three big lawsuits filed against the Church of Scientology and its leader David Miscavige last year was suddenly dismissed, as we reported on Monday. Continue reading Leah Remini to Jane Doe after dismissing suit against Scientology: ‘You let no one down’
[David Miscavige]The Underground Bunker has learned that on Friday, a day after she learned the Clearwater Police Department was closing a criminal investigation of her allegations against the Church of Scientology, the woman going by the name Jane Doe instructed her attorneys to drop her lawsuit that was based on the same allegations against the church and its leader David Miscavige. Continue reading JANE DOE DROPS CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT SUIT AGAINST SCIENTOLOGY AND DAVID MISCAVIGE
[Valeska Paris and Criceida Leon]We’re still knocked out by the amazing leaked conference call that Rod Keller brought us yesterday. Sharron Weber, commanding officer of Scientology’s private cruise ship the Freewinds, was recorded giving marching orders to Australian “Field Staff Members,” exhorting them to sell more Scientology courses amid the obstacles of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading A shocking glimpse inside Scientology’s floating cathedral: ‘All I hear is desperation’
We have an unusual leaked conference call from Scientology’s private cruise ship the Freewinds. It was intended to be heard only by Scientologists in the ANZO continent (Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania). Continue reading Leaked audio of Scientology ship commander giving marching orders during the pandemic
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