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We spoke this weekend to Alexander, a New Yorker who last week participated in a focus group in Manhattan at a research company where he’s participated in other surveys in the past. Continue reading Scientology turning to focus groups in anticipation of its TV ‘network’ premiering
Rod Keller keeps a close watch on Scientology’s front groups, and the ways in which the church tries to “safe point” politicians and organizations. He explains how, as the LRH Birthday event draws nearer, the church is really going all out with its ‘religious freedom’ initiatives. Continue reading Scientology laying on the ‘religious freedom’ act thicker than ever as its TV channel nears
[Luis Garcia and Judge Whittemore]Scientology litigation has really been heating up lately. Luis and Rocio Garcia filed two new motions in court this week as they continue to press Tampa federal Judge James Whittemore to raise questions about the Scientology internal arbitration he compelled the Irvine, California couple to go through in October. Continue reading Garcias ask for hearing on farcical ‘arbitration’; Scientology files 600 pages in Laura D case
[Scientology TV has a logo!]For weeks, Scientologists have been told that this year’s L. Ron Hubbard birthday event will mark a huge new leap forward for the church, which we believe is a reference to the highly anticipated premiere of the church’s own television cable station. (LRH was born on March 13, 1911, but this year’s event will happen live in Clearwater on Saturday, March 17 10, and then broadcast at the other orgs a week later.) Continue reading Scientology TV is now installed at the Ideal Orgs — when do the rest of us get to see it?
We want to thank our tipster who forwarded to us this gem from the International Association of Scientologists, bragging on the success of Scientology’s Super Bowl ad this year. Continue reading Scientology bragging on how well its Super Bowl ad did is the best thing ever
When the first notices for a memoir about Scientology coming out by author Sands Hall started appearing online some months ago, we distinctly remember former Scientologists and other Scientology watchers asking, “Sands who?” Continue reading New memoir ‘Flunk. Start.’ richly illuminates the appeal — and betrayal — of Scientology
[L. Ron Hubbard in 1950]Our readers know that we enjoy bringing you L. Ron Hubbard in his own words from time to time in order to get a better understanding of what Scientology is really all about. Continue reading What happened when we had a scientist look at L. Ron Hubbard’s ‘science’ of life in the womb
Rod Keller keeps his eye on Scientology’s upcoming ‘Ideal Org’ projects, and this time takes us into central Florida’s big tourist town. Continue reading Orlando, you’re next! Scientology makes an ‘Ideal’ move on the magic kingdom
[Mike Ellis and Judge James Whittemore]In October, the Church of Scientology held its first-ever internal arbitration procedure. It heard the case of Luis and Rocio Garcia, former members who had given about a million dollars to the church and wanted a good portion of it back. Continue reading Scientology fires back at the Garcias, but reveals absolutely bonkers ‘arbitration’ instructions
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