Leaving the Church of Scientology: a huge step - 2009-06-23

Leaving the Church of Scientology: a huge step June 23, 2009, Thomas C. Tobin, Tampa Bay Times

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Those who join the Sea Org dedicate their lives to Scientology and sign a 1-billion-year contract, to symbolize their commitment to serve in this life and the next ones. Many of those who leave undergo a "security check" to see if they have ill intentions for the church, and many are cut off from contact with family still in Scientology.

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{{cite news | first = Thomas C. | last = Tobin | author2 = Childs, Joe | title = Leaving the Church of Scientology: a huge step | url = http://www.tampabay.com/news/scientology/article1012520.ece | work = Tampa Bay Times | date = June 23, 2009 | accessdate = January 14, 2017 }}