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[Sunny and a Clear]We have a very special item for you today, one of Sunny Pereira’s best pieces yet. There were few people in a better position to raise these questions about one of Scientology’s central mysteries — the ‘Clear.’
Continue reading When the person who certified Scientology ‘Clears’ discovered that there were no Clears
Rod Keller keeps his eye on Scientology front group operations, and he landed a doozie this week… Continue reading Kirstie Alley calls on her fellow Scientologists to pounce on another disaster
Robert Kaufman, a talented Broadway piano player, ditched his life as a musician to chase ‘Clear’ and beyond in Scientology, leaving Manhattan for what was then the newly opened ‘Advanced Org’ in Edinburgh, Scotland. He came home a broken man, checked himself into a mental hospital, and then began writing about his experience in Scientology as a form of therapy. By 1969 he had a manuscript completed, but he struggled to find a publisher. Finally, after books by George Malko, Paulette Cooper, and Cyril Vosper had appeared, Kaufman’s ‘Inside Scientology’ came out in 1972, published by the prestigious literary house Olympia Press. But few saw it, and it quickly sank into obscurity. Fortunately for us, Professor Touretzky at Carnegie Mellon University hosts the entire text of the book. We chose a portion of one chapter to show you that in fact it was Kaufman, more than 45 years ago, who first revealed the secret materials of the Upper Levels, including the Xenu story in OT III. More about Kaufman at the end of the excerpt.
Continue reading Xenu’s first public outing: Robert Kaufman’s stunning 1972 testament, ‘Inside Scientology’ Advertisement
We’re very glad to see that the CBS program 48 Hours is taking on the bizarre story of Casey Kasem’s final days, and that they appear to be taking seriously the work done by a private investigator on behalf of Jean Kasem — work that has revealed new facts so troubling, a Washington state police chief announced this week that he has opened a new look at the legendary radio DJ’s 2014 death. Continue reading Here is what’s in the documents that are prompting a new look at Casey Kasem’s death
[Self-discovery isn’t easy, pilgrim]To our American readers, Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a swell day with your loved ones. We plan to do the same. Now, on to today’s story… Two years ago this month, Leah Remini premiered her A&E series, Scientology and the Aftermath. And before she did, knowing what a major impact it was going to have, we decided to give the Church of Scientology its chance to make its own case first. Continue reading As Leah Remini returns for a third round, here’s Scientology’s side of the story
Our thanks to Rasha for bringing us some holiday cheer in the form of this year’s holiday catalog from the Church of Scientology, with so many sparkly gifts to get for the Hubbardite on your list. Continue reading Things to be thankful for — the new Scientology holiday catalog is here!
[Tom Cummins in Stuttgart with an admirer]Rod Keller told us about some shenanigans aimed at his old website. We asked him to write it up, because we think you’re going to want to hear about the attack he fended off so skillfully… Continue reading Someone doesn’t want you to see this rich Scientologist act like a rich Scientologist
[Scientology celeb Kerri Kasem is on the scene]Jeffrey Augustine reminds us what the Scientology Volunteer Ministers are really all about now that they have more publicity opportunities in California… Continue reading Disaster relief? Scientology’s own documents spell out the real mission of ‘Volunteer Ministers’
[L to R: Shannon, Nicole, and Vicki]Although A&E announced that its series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath begins its third season on November 27, it actually begins tonight at 8 pm Eastern with a “special episode” the network apparently doesn’t count as the series itself. Continue reading Leah Remini kicks off 3rd season with emotional toll caused by Scientology’s ‘aftermath’
[Cyril Vosper]This week in our ‘Scientology Lit’ series we’re looking back at a real classic and one of the most fun reads in the genre, 1971’s The Mind Benders by Cyril Vosper (1934-2004). It was the first book by a former Scientologist to expose the organization, beating Robert Kaufman’s Inside Scientology, which came out the next year. Long out of print, Vosper’s book is worth tracking down for its sense of humor as well as its cutting insights into L. Ron Hubbard and his ideas. (Prof. Touretzky at Carnegie Mellon maintains a page with the entire text.) We’ve chosen Vosper’s excellent chapter on Scientology’s secret upper levels, which, keep in mind, the outside world truly knew nothing about at the time. We think you’ll enjoy it.
Continue reading Cyril Vosper: The mind-bending illogic of Scientology’s upper levels
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