Guys, i've said twice already, i've been using this technology for business purposes, I am not a scientologist, but I will defend what I have learned to the fullest, because I have seen it work, and I have seen it bring a lot of good things into my life. This is frustrating because this topic is so taboo that a lot of you can't get through the shell to see the awesome points it has to offer, really re-read my posts on the first few pages, I hope it gives you more insight.
If it weren't for Tom Cruise going ape-shyt on Operah I don't think we'd be having this conversation. Also, about 20% of all people hate scientology because it makes them uncomfortable. This is easy to see, understandable, but is a cop-out. I accept criticim, but not bullshyt criticism, I have my own doubts about Scientology, but when someone says it is ALL bullshyt it really pisses me off, because there are so many golden nuggets in its teachings. L. Ron studied all the religions of the world, and pulled together the best points of every religion. I have heard Jews say it makes them a better jew, a Catholic say it makes him a better catholic, and a muslim say it makes him a better muslim... how about that. I was raised a Catholic, but if I had a bunch of people telling me it was bullshyt, and websites showing me how it was some global conspiracy, then I maybe would have reconcidered worshiping a dead guy on a tree. It is the same thing here. Popular opinion in America is that Scientology is bogus. Most, if not all, of this comes from our media, confusions with entry-level Scientology programs, and convincing arguments from websites. I have been harsh with my retorts, and I honestly don't know if I went overboard, or seemed brainwashed, etc. etc. All I know is that this stuff works, and the more you learn, the more it makes sense.
I am sick of hearing "they believe in aliens on xenu??", "well I don't like scientology because if I was sick I would want to get medicine.", "Scientology is so fake, it is all bullshyt, everyone knows that.", and my personal favorite, "ITS A CULT!!!"
Do they believe in Aliens on Xenu? I don't know, that mystisicm information does not come in until FARRrrrrrr later in the programs.
Do they not go to doctors? No, that is a branch of Christianity called Christian Science. L. Ron Hubbard says to go to Doctors and try to sway away from medicines as much as possible, but if you have to take it for your health as a last resort, do it. Medicines hurt us, but also help us. Fine balance, anyone with experience being sick and on medication knows how it is a trade-off. Need proof? Watch the evening news, and see the commercials about different designer medications, all saying the side-effects, "blablabla isn't for everyone, side-effects include nausia, diahrea, sexual side-effects, and intestinal bleeding." You get the drift.
Onto, the "It's all bullshyt, no one likes it, they're all crazy." Jeeeeeez, I don't know how some people measure success, but scientologists are the happiest, coolest, and richest people I have met. And trust me, rich jaguar michael has met a lot of people in his life from homeless people to the owner of the biggest pharmacutical company in europe. Scientologists were the biggest ballers by farrrrrrr. Why? They are rich, happy, and help people but can also play the games lower people play. Case in point, Tom Cruise knows how to act like Vincent in Collateral... he pulled that role off, he actually seemed like a killer. Travolta? Try face/off, or swordfish, or practically any other movie. Scientology gives you tools to play any game you want, and pull it off perfectly. That is why I am so suprised when 20% moan and complain, when it would make them more powerful beyond their wildest dreams.
And finally, "it's a cult!!!" Jeeez, you know, it doesn't matter to me if it is a cult. You know why? Because when i'm riding down the street in a Ferrari by the time im 28 instead of my s-type I push now, with my hb10 in the passenger seat, on the way to my club, i'll be laughing, saying "BLESS CULTS!!" Guys, it doesn't matter, it will make you happy, rich, and successful. It isn't a cult, but if it were, I wouldn't care, because i'd be complete.
I understand why people don't like the mall-stand type scientologists... they seem fake to me, and most likely are. They aren't alphas in the group, and have to act like they're happy, which is why they're handing out fliers at the mall (this is to Duke). The upper people are the smoothest most confident ballers you will ever meet.
Final point, don't be put off by the fake happiness. Jeez...