I Know Nothing - 1996-05-30

I Know Nothing May 30, 1996, Karen Bowers, Denver Westword

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However, Schmitz claims that he alone might be the only former member who has ever gotten his money back from the church. "When I said [Scientology] didn't do any good for me, I told them I wanted my $23,000 back," Schmitz says. "They're so sneaky, but I tricked them. I told them I went to a book auction and bought a book by [Ernest] Hemingway and that L. Ron Hubbard was a pre-owner. I told them I found a note inside the book that said, 'Ron, if you want to make a lot of money, start your own religion.' I told them, 'If you want it, give me my money back.'

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{{cite news | first = Karen | last = Bowers | title = I Know Nothing | url = https://www.westword.com/1996-05-30/news/i-know-nothing/ | work = Denver Westword | date = May 30, 1996 | accessdate = February 7, 2019 }}