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2018-06-11, Jeffrey Augustine, Scientology Money Project
Outfront Media cancelled a signed contract they had with Phil & Willie Jones to display the couple's "Call Me" ad on a billboard.
Now Outfront Media seems to have a contract with the Church of Scientology for a Scientology TV billboard. Jeremy Male, CEO of Outfront Media, earns our "Scientology Corporate Whore" award for June 2018. Enjoy your award Mr. Male. Media buyers everywhere should be cognizant of the disgraceful refusal of your firm to stand up for a fundamental human rights issue in favor of a payday from the Cult of Scientology.
The Call Me billboard went up thanks to Lamar Media and Clear Channel taking a stand and not caving into the Scientology Cult. Phil and Willie Jones are among the many brave and good people in this world who will stand up and fight the Church of Scientology's brutal and sadistic policy of Disconnection:
2018-06-11, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
We're continuing our series with another book excerpt, this time a wrenching anecdote from Lori Hodgson's recently published memoir, A Mother's Heartbreak: How Scientology Destroyed My Family. Lori's story is pretty familiar to our readers, but if you're new, what you need to know before reading this chapter excerpt is that Lori's children, Jessica and Jeremy, disconnected from her when she left Scientology. The father of the children and Lori's former husband, Jim Leake, is still in the church. For years, Lori has struggled to get any information she can about her kids, and then one night she got a scare in a really unusual way...
It was October 18, 2011, a Tuesday evening. I was having dinner with my husband at one of our favorite places in San Jose near our house. During dinner, I glanced down at my cell phone and saw a Facebook notification that my cousin posted.
It said, "Moto Friends....please be careful! 2 Major bad accidents in 1 week is too much for me and this time hitting too close to home. Please say a prayer for my cousin in the ER right now! :("
2017
1 year ago
2017-06-11, bent corydon, YouTube
Bent Corydon debates Heber Jentzsch, the president of the Church of Scientology International, on the CNN Daybreak TV show in 1988 upon the release of Bent's book, L. Ron Hubbard: Messiah or Madman?
Bent Corydon Wikipedia biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bent_Co...
Heber Jentzsch Wikipedia biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heber_J...
2017-06-11, Chris Shelton, Critical Thinker at Large
The weekly show where I answer questions from viewers left in the comment section of my Q&A videos or sent to me by email at AskChrisShelton@gmail.com. This week, the questions I answer are:
(1) If a Scientologist agreed with most things in Scientology, but not some central principle such as the idea that thetans can't be destroyed or whatever because it wasn't "their truth," would they get pushback from the Church on that or would the church/auditors let it slide?
(2) Have you ever at any time along your route of smashing Scientology felt a twinge of guilt, or remorse or caution or that you've gone not only astray from Scientology, but more importantly, astray from honesty and truth?
2017-06-11, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
Ideal Orgs are leading the way
13 years of massive international expansion" generated by the "ideal org program" has not seen the orgs in these cities make it to ideal
Battle Creek*
Tags: Atlanta, Battle Creek, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, DC, Detroit, Harlem, Ideal Org, L. Ron Hubbard, Long Island, Miami, New Haven, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Puerto Rico, Quicky, Tampa, Washington
2017-06-11, SurvivingScientology, YouTube
Jon Atack, author Let's Sell These People a Piece of Blue Sky, one of the definitive books on Scientology, discusses L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology. Jon Atack is also the author of "opening minds: the secret world of manipulation, undue influence and brainwashing."
Links: https://www.amazon.com/opening-minds-...
https://www.amazon.com/Lets-sell-thes...
2017-06-11, Growing Up In Scientology, YouTube
Tags: Quicky
2017-06-11, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
Rod Keller keeps an eagle eye on Scientology's building projects. He's got a great "Ideal Org" update for us today.
In the past year Scientology has opened seven new Ideal Orgs. Budapest and Harlem opened in July 2016, San Diego in November, Auckland in January 2017, San Fernando Valley in March, Miami in April, and Copenhagen in May.
Scientology leader David Miscavige wants the Ideal Org openings to be interpreted as Scientology growing as a movement. But there's no evidence that more buildings are producing more new members. After their grand openings, Ideal Orgs gradually become empty after the initial enthusiasm.
Tags: 2000, 2012, 2014, 2016, Advanced Org, Alex Gibney, ANZO, Auckland, Austin, Birmingham, Budapest, Central Files, Chris Shelton, Christian Science, CNN, Copenhagen, Cult, Dani Lemberger, David Miscavige, Division 6, Dutch, England, Flag Executive Briefing Course, Hana Whitfield, Harlem, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood Guaranty Building, Ideal Org, Jeffrey Augustine, Joburg North, Jon Atack, Joy Villa, L. Ron Hubbard, Lawrence Wright, Lizzy Calcioli, Los Angeles, Marty Rathbun, Mexico City, Miami, Mike Schellin, Neil Gaiman, Organization Executive Course, OT, Paul Haggis, Perth, Pitmaston House, Quicky, Renovation, Reza Aslan, Rod Keller, Russia, Saint Hill, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Scientology properties, Sea Org, South Africa, Texas, The Way to Happiness, Truth About Drugs, University of Texas, Wealdon House, Western Australia, White House
2016
2 years ago2016-06-11, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
Another thought provoking article from Terra Cognita.
Now that I'm Out of Scientology…Am I Still a Thetan?
I grew up in an atheist home where religion was the "opiate of the people" and spiritual beings were the stuff of fairy tales. I kept these beliefs to myself when I first walked in the front doors of the local Org.
Tags: Cockroach, DC, E-meter, L. Ron Hubbard, Master at Arms, Operating Thetan, OT, Quicky, Terra Cognita
2016-06-11, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
Fresh off of their media conquest in Los Angeles, former Scientologists Phil and Willie Jones have a new target for their bright idea to highlight Scientology's toxic "disconnection" policy with a prominent billboard near a major church center.
In April, the couple paid for a billboard in the Echo Park neighborhood of L.A. after crowdfunding about $12,000, in large part with the help of the readers of this website. The billboard had a positive message rather than a critical one, asking members of Scientology to call their loved ones. It also provided a link to a website that explained how the church splits up families by enforcing disconnection.
It's disconnection that keeps Phil and Willie from seeing their own two grown children, Emily and Mike, who are both workers in Scientology's "Sea Organization," which asks its members to sign billion-year contracts and work for pennies an hour.
2015
3 years ago2015-06-11, Chris Shelton, Critical Thinker at Large
You want to know something really liberating about critical thinking?
It allows you to drop all your pretenses.
As a critical thinker, there is a recognition that there are no more powerful words in the English language than "I don't know".
2015-06-11, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
Underground Bunker contributor Jeffrey Augustine continues his dynamite series excavating Scientology's hidden structure. This week, he puts together several lines of evidence to show L. Ron Hubbard was responsible for the church's most nefarious plots against is own members...
As a dishonest, misleading, and predatory organization, the Church of Scientology operates successfully only because it has manipulated Western legal systems and contract law in order to gain unfair advantages for itself.
These unfair advantages serve to harm Scientologists through legal, financial, and spiritual means. In this article, we explore the efforts of L. Ron Hubbard and the church to acquire and maintain these unfair advantages. To do so, we examine the crucial 1966-1967 period in Scientology.
Tags: 1966, 1967, Alex Gibney, Conditions, Congress, Division 1, eBay, Ethics, Fair Game, Guardian's Office, Independent Scientologists, IRS, Italy, Jeffrey Augustine, L. Ron Hubbard, Miss Lovely, Office of Special Affairs, Orientation, PC folders, Portland, Private investigator, Public Investigation Section, Quicky, Refund, Scientology organization, Sea Org, SEC, Squirrel Busters, Suppressive Person, Tax exempt, Tax exemption
2015-06-11, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
Flying fish?
There has got to be a connection between this quote, joining staff and a flying fish... I know I am just not seeing it, but it is probably obvious.
IAS United for Nepal
2014
4 years ago2014-06-11, Chris Shelton, Critical Thinker at Large
Today I want to talk to you about the Church of Scientology's legal and covert operations division, the Office of Special Affairs. This is the part of the Church tasked with dealing with critics and those who speak out publicly against Scientology.
News came out recently that they have been working overtime in an effort to fulfill L. Ron Hubbard's orders to rain fire and brimstone down on critics and ruin them utterly.
Hubbard made it clear in numerous places that he did not take criticism well, going all the way back to his days in the university. He tells many stories in his lectures of times when his professors or fellow writers or editors were critical of his work and how he blasted them with his fiery temper and quick wit, making sure they would never come at him again.
2014-06-11, Tim Appelo, Billboard
"In addition to her conversion to Scientology, Kerri and Casey also had a falling-out over Kerri's involvement in soft-core pornography," declared Jean Kasem. "Kerri has, for a number of years, made a living doing nude or scantily clad modeling. While I will not now share the seedy and demeaning pictures that Kerri posed for to receive money, a simple Internet search under 'Kerri Kasem nude' will reveal pornographic photo after photo of Kerri, either nude or scantily clad, and many photos of Kerri engaging in sex acts.… Her true motive is to get back at her father and to be appointed to a position of influence over him where she can alter his estate plan and have his money go to her and her church of Scientology."
Kerri Kasem denies those claims.
2014-06-11, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
Raving Clive is at it again...
"...the majority of Scientologists have not cognited that we do now have all the Tech exactly as LRH laid it out!"
And you, my friend, have therefore admitted to delivering squirrel tech and charging people for it for 30 years or more. Now you tell your loyal customers they are being recalled AND they have to pay. Can you imagine GM trying this — recalling the cars they made with faulty parts AND charging people to replace them? It is a ridiculous thought. They would be put out of business.
2014-06-11, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
Eric Tenorio The Underground Bunker has learned that a multi-county Oklahoma state grand jury has been empaneled to look into criminal insurance fraud allegations against Scientology's flagship drug rehab facility, Narconon Arrowhead.
Scientology's celebrities — Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Kirstie Alley — have each promoted Scientology's drug rehab network, Narconon, as a model program. But revelations about Narconon's deceptive business model — that it offers Scientology training rather than drug counseling, for example — has resulted in an increasing number of law enforcement investigations and civil lawsuits around the country. The network's flagship facility, Narconon Arrowhead in eastern Oklahoma, has especially been under scrutiny after three patients died in a nine-month period in 2011 and 2012, resulting in county and state investigations of the facility.
Last year, a similar Narconon center in the Atlanta area was shut down following a wrongful death lawsuit and a state and county investigation of insurance and credit card fraud, which is ongoing. Now, we've learned that the state of Oklahoma is also investigating insurance fraud allegations regarding Narconon Arrowhead.
Tags: 2011, 2012, Angelo Amato, Atlanta, Ben Levy, Branden Chavez, California, Charis Yates, Christy Estrada, Colorado, David Miscavige, Dean Pugh, Eric Tenorio, Gary Smith, Georgia, Halcyon Horizons, Indiana, Jack Welch, James Ramirez, Jered Mowery, Jilliene Winchell, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, Las Vegas, Lauren Geanacopulos, Linda Phillips, Michael Tarr, Monica O'Connell, Narconon, Narconon Arrowhead, National Association of Forensic Counselors, Nevada, Niacin, Nikki Mott, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Paul Wilkening, Quicky, Robin Jones, Ryan Hamilton, San Diego, Sean O'Connell, Stacy Murphy, Tom Cruise, Tyler Matthys, Watsonville
2014-06-11, Joe Childs, Tampa Bay Times
Needing a large venue for their many guests, the Vasilaroses had rented the elegant Crystal Ballroom in the church's Fort Harrison Hotel, which is available to the public. As part of the rental agreement, the Vasilaroses agreed to send the church the guest list in advance.
Last Thursday, the church informed them that the deVlamings could not attend. Denis deVlaming, a longtime Clearwater attorney, had represented church opponents in legal matters. The church could not permit him to enter the building.
2013
5 years ago2013-06-11, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
From Lieh-Tzu, A Taoist Guide to Practical Living, (Eva Wong, Shambhala Publications Inc, 1995)
A man from the eastern provinces was traveling along a seldom-used road when he fainted. A robber happened to be passing by and noticed the man fallen by the wayside. Seeing that the traveler was still alive, the robber started to revive the man by offering him food and water. After three mouthfuls, the man opened his eyes. Seeing a gruff and fierce-looking man bent over him, he said, 'who are you?'
The robber said, 'I am Ch'iu of the region of Hu-fu.'
2013-06-11, Joseph Parker, YouTube
this has three news stories and ends with a gospel presentation comprised of quotes from Dr. D James Kennedy, & Dr. Charles Stanley and for the record the hole is based in San Jacinto CA. I have seen it. I dare you to contact your senators, & congressman and the president. they the church of Scientology deserves a public investigation. I am concerned for its members.
Tags: Quicky, San Jacinto
2013-06-11, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
Claire Headley is taking us on our journey to train as Scientologists. She and her husband Marc were Sea Org workers who escaped from Scientology's International Base in 2005. She spent years working with Scientology's "tech," and was trusted to oversee the auditing of Tom Cruise. Go here to see the first part in this series.
After several weeks on the formidable PTS/SP course, we're now moving on as Claire takes us into the sauna for a steaming. Claire, tell us about the "Purification Rundown."
CLAIRE: I did the Purif when I was 14 at the Beverly Hills mission. The first part of it is studying the theory behind it. And the "EP" — end phenomena, or result of the course — is "freedom from the harmful lasting effects of drugs and toxins."
Tags: 1979, 2000, 2001, 2005, Apollo, Bridge to Total Freedom, Cadet Org, Chernobyl, Claire Headley, David Smith, Dianazene, Igor Grant, Int Base, LSD, Medical, Nanette Asimov, Narconon, Neal Benowitz, Peter Banys, Potential Trouble Source, Purification Rundown, Quicky, San Diego, San Francisco, San Francisco Chronicle, Sea Org, Tom Cruise, UK
2013-06-11, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
Some interesting information escaping through the cracks in Miscavige's dike.
Word is going around now that all OT8's have to re-do their Objectives. Most are stripped of cash from decades of 6 month checks and so the "OT Objectives Co-audit" was implemented. But there are some who will still pay Class IX rates to arrive once again in Present Time, or incredibly even go exterior. How the EPs of Objectives have not been achieved on the OT levels is the eighth wonder of the world. But of course, these are the "new" "GAT" Objectives.
Meanwhile, the FSO is apparently desperate to get people "off the level" back onto auditing on OT VII (still trying to make the 10,000 on or through OT VII after 30 YEARS....) so they are apparently going through folders and "finding" hours or "recrediting" so they can be called in for "free auditing." Of course, when they get there, they use up the "free" hours and then cannot leave without buying more. Flag has reportedly also been offering a
2012
6 years ago2012-06-11, Scoop News
Maori TV has reneged on a commitment to be more transparent when broadcasting advertisements funded by the Church of Scientology.
Following a complaint, Maori TV agreed in late May to make it clear that ads broadcast for drugfreeworld were funded by the Church of Scientology.
However the drugfreeworld ads continue to play without any indication of their religious basis.
A formal complaint has now been laid with the ASA, who consider breeches of the advertising standards
2011
7 years ago2011-06-11, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
Here is the Freedumb crew harassing Mike and his business associates yesterday:
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Today Leblow and four goons in baby blue anti-Marty t-shirts and head cameras were chased out of my neighborhood by the neighbors, then chased away from Monique's former place of employment by her friends and erstwhile co-workers.
2011-06-11, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
Here is the Freedumb crew harassing Mike and his business associates yesterday:
Today Leblow and four goons in baby blue anti-Marty t-shirts and head cameras were chased out of my neighborhood by the neighbors, then chased away from Monique's former place of employment by her friends and erstwhile co-workers.
While Miscavige has jacked the daily PI budget on us to close to twenty thousand a day, his minions are apparently fixin' to renege on yet another of his big shot words; namely, a promise to pay the City of Clearwater fines for delaying his SP building for a decade:
2011-06-11, mark rathbun, YouTube
Corporate Scientologists ambushed by those they were attempting to ambush
2010
8 years ago2010-06-11, Tiziano Lugli, YouTube
This is an example of how the Church of Scientology under its leader David Miscavige, spends its parishioners' donations in a ridiculous manner.
Tags: David Miscavige, Quicky
2009
9 years ago2009-06-11, Jonny Jacobsen, Infinite Complacency
Day 4 (June 2): As the Paris court considered the high doses of vitamins used in the programme, an expert witness dismissed Scientology's Purification Rundown as quackery.
Proceedings in the second week of the trial of six Scientologists and two Scientology organisations in France opened with a complaint from the lawyers of defendant Sabine Jacquart.
Jacquart had, they said, been subject to harassment outside the court, which they described as an unacceptable attempt at intimidation.
2008
10 years ago2008-06-11, Janet Steffenhagen, Vancouver Sun
A Vancouver principal said his school was uninformed when it invited a group affiliated with the Church of Scientology to speak to a student assembly last month about human rights.
John Bevacqua, of St. Patrick regional secondary school, said he hadn't been aware that Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is part of the Scientology movement until it was brought to his attention by a staff member shortly after the group finished its presentation.
2005
13 years ago2005-06-11, Asian Tribune
Scientology did not come to Sri Lanka-or anywhere else-to change anyone's religion, declares Jon E. von Gunten Director, Scientology Parishioners League, while purporting to refute a news item that appeared in the Asian Tribune.
In his email letter written with the intention of clarifying the position of Scientologists, he further states:" Scientology is a group of discoveries about the human mind and spirit that people of any religion can use to increase their abilities to deal calmly with situations that previously upset them, to accomplish more in their day, and to peacefully communicate ideas to others.
2003
15 years ago
2003-06-11, Robert Farley, St. Petersburg Times
The church is defending itself in the wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the estate of former Scientologist Lisa McPherson, who died in 1995 after being cared for by church staffers.
The motion for a change of venue came in a related matter, a countersuit against the McPherson estate and its attorney, Ken Dandar. The church alleges that Dandar improperly attempted to add Scientology leader David Miscavige as a defendant in the wrongful- death suit.
Luke Lirot, another attorney for the McPherson estate, seized on Baird's letter as justification for the case to be reassigned to a new judge in St. Petersburg.
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UmbraXenu - The Home Game
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Scientology in the UK Media
See also:
FrontCite Mediawiki
UmbraXenu - The Home Game
xenu-directory.net: Scientology in the news
Scientology in the UK Media