Scientology on the High Seas: A Bunch of Dope Smokers, Say the Greeks! - 2012-03-09
Scientology on the High Seas: A Bunch of Dope Smokers, Say the Greeks! March 9, 2012,
In November we started a new feature here on Fridays: the Voice has obtained hundreds of copies of L. Ron Hubbard's previously unpublished "Orders of the Day," which he gave to crew members as he sailed the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Our documents cover the period from late 1968 through 1971, and this time we're looking at what was happening the week of March 4 through 10 during those years.
This week, L. Ron frets over Greeks spreading scurrilous rumors...
[Confused? Go here for our primer, "What is Scientology?" For recent controversies in the church, check out our stories on Debbie Cook, secrets of the Super Power Building, and our open letter to Tom Cruise. We know these 40-year-old ship's documents aren't for everyone, but they've been giving us some interesting insights into the mind of Hubbard as he ran Scientology from a yacht at sea. Check back here often for more breaking news about the church.]
