#Dianetics

[humanoidhistory]

Repo Man (1984)

[misforgotten2]

Cover by Brush

[irreplaceable-spark]

Raised by Thetans in a Galactic Gulag | Aaron Smith-Levin | EP 413

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with former-Scientologist and podcaster Aaron Smith-Levin. They explore his upbringing within the ���church,” how Scientology entices new members, the basis for Dianetics in Freudian psychology, the religiously inspired twist only found behind multiple paywalls, the higher being known as Xenu, what broke Aaron’s belief, and his now ongoing fight against the manipulation of this still relevant, international cult. Aaron Smith-Levin is a former Scientologist and host of the “Growing Up In Scientology” YouTube channel. He was also a main interviewee on the docu-series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.” Since leaving the cult, he has devoted himself and his career to unmasking the harmful practices and beliefs held by the international religion.

[emma-dennehy-presents]

Night 2 of my 80s Fantasy/Conan Rip-Off binge. Download isnt finished for The Blade Master/Ator 2, so I'm watching a YouTube bootleg of it instead. Not 100% sure, but Im pretty sure that The Blade Master got the MST3K treatment too. Next is either the actual Conan movies , or some of my pre Conan faves like Sword and the Sorcerer or Hawk the Slayer.

[dannyhellman]

"Goebbels vs L. Ron Hubbard," illustration for NYPress, 3/2/97

[dudeswithdianetics]

[athelind]

As I understand it, that's not far from the mark. Stop me if you've heard this one:

There is a persistent if unsubstantiated rumor that Dianetics and Scientology were the result of a bar bet, dare, or late-night bullshit session between Hubbard and one or more other science fiction writers.

Among the writers who have asserted this are Robert Heinlein (usually credited as the Other Guy in the Bet), Isaac Asimov, and Harlan Ellison.

The most plausible version to me is that Hubbard was making money hand over fist by "treating" people with the methods put forth in Dianetics, but complained that the government was both taking all his profits in taxes and demanding "proof" for his techniques. One of his SF writer friends (possibly John W. Campbell?) pointed out that religions are not only tax-exempt, but can get away with a lot of things that a secular organization can't -- like therapy -- in the name of "religious practices".

You can find a lot of versions of this story with a quick search on "hubbard heinlein bet". I found the Quora entry the most interesting.

scientology is like if a mean spirited joke about religion came to life because richard dawkins found a magic typewriter

[purpleflyrecords]

[sspacegodd]

“Ever lick a river? Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible.” -- Euell Gibbons.

Wow. There is nothing better than a gulp of fresh, cold, mountain river. It's almost as pure and clear as an advanced Scientologist.

Watch out for Thetan clusters. You can be clear but still have clinging thetans.

I discovered I have to run Tom Cruise through a blender before he’s drinkable.

[gemstarb]

#scientology #sptv #dianetics #celebritycentre #seaorg #davidmiscaviage ...

[ernestbruce]

Scientology is BULLSHIT

people have to be protected from being fleeced and abused by this fake fucking religion

[corvigae]

I keep having to tear down extremely predatory/misleading Scien.tology flyers in my school's art building. This is the third fucking time I've ripped the fuckers up and I'm getting Real Fucking Tired of it.

[wildmonkeysects]

Commence Streisand Effect

Cuz, you know, religion.

[ao3chaos]

🫡 farewell ladies

[dudeswithdianetics]

[b0ringasfuck]

Anche lo spam dal Falun Gong

ogni dianetics è bell e mamma soya