Is Scientology a religion?

[DarkHippie]

It charges people to be inititated. But it has a set dogma and people believe in it 'religiously'. Is it a religion or not? And then, what defines a religion?

[ANC]

It charges people to be inititated. But it has a set dogma and people believe in it 'religiously'. Is it a religion or not? And then, what defines a religion?

When I was in L.A. I passed by the Church of Scientology and they were trying to hand me a pamphlet and preaching with dead eyes. I vote cult!

[Furtherman]

Cult.

[underdog]

Yes, of course it is. It makes as little sense and feeds off the weak minded as much as every other major religion. It fits right in.

I also always find it funny when christians say that scientologists have crazy beliefs.

[ANC]

I also always find it funny when christians say that scientologists have crazy beliefs.

I'm Catholic
I say Scientologists have crazy beliefs
Yet I agree with you 100%.

...Go figure :laugh:

[A.J.]

It's as real as the Jedi and The Force.

[RhinoinMN]

It's as real as the Jedi and The Force.

Also The Schwartz

http://www.billpullman.org/film/spaceballs/S8.jpg

[Furtherman]

It's as real as the Jedi and The Force.

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.

[reillyluck]

is vagina a religion?

[midwestjeff]

Detailed belief system? Yes.
Organized leadership/hierarchy? Yes.
Large membership base? Yes.
Longevity, beyond it's initial generation? Yes.
Regular and consistent gatherings? Yes.
Widespread places of worship? Yes.
Eclipsed being a regional phenomenon? Yes.
Financial stability? Yes.
Exponential growth since it's founding? Yes.
Room for continued growth? Yes.

[Furtherman]

is vagina a religion?

The only one I kneel too.

[reillyluck]

The only one I kneel too.

good cuz mine could use some worshipping.

[TheMojoPin]

good cuz mine could use some worshipping.

I don't think that code means what people think it means.

[reillyluck]

I don't think that code means what people think it means.

theres always unanswered mysteries in religion. sometimes you just have to believe.

[RhinoinMN]

good cuz mine could use some worshipping.

Is there a special hat that we can wear?

[TheMojoPin]

Is there a special hat that we can wear?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v166/ryanmediocre/NaziHatTwo.jpg

[Freakshow]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v166/ryanmediocre/NaziHatTwo.jpg

Kaiser Helmet would have been better.

[Hottub]

http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/20766.jpg
:thumbup:

[RhinoinMN]

http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/20766.jpg
:thumbup:

You just wanted to see what images were going to appear in the Google.

[reillyluck]

You just wanted to see what images were going to appear in the Google.

:lol:

[Hottub]

You just wanted to see what images were going to appear in the Google.

:innocent:

[DarkHippie]

Is there a special hat that we can wear?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/kunners/ChodaBoy.jpg

[Mike Teacher]

It didn't start as one.

In 1950 Astounding Science Fiction published an essay on how to acheive perfect mental health by Hubbard, called it Dianetics, and it took off. He started making machines ['e-meters'; the scientologists still want to hook you up to these today] he claimed the machines and users could detect traumatic things [the Thetans we know today] in you that were the cause of your physical and psych problems.

Others, mostly in the psych field, said the machines were bogus, and in 1963 the FDA raided Scientology offices and grabbed the meters. Scientologys response? Turn into a religion. Once a religion, he enjoyed protection under the first amendment.

IRS said hmmmm, and in 1967 ruled Scientology wasnt a religion but something to make Hubbard rich, and revoked the tax exempt status religious entities enjoy.

Scientology's response? Break into government offices, steal info, hire private investigators to look into the private lives of IRS members, and plant bugs; in 1980 11 Scientology memnbers, Hubbards wife among them, were convicted of conspiracy and burgulary.

In 1993, the IRS reversed and said it was a religion, after meetings between the IRS and Scientology officials. Something that makes me go hmmmmm....

So, no, then yes, then no, then yes.

[spoon]

Why not? I ask you seriously, what's that difference?

To me, they're all loopy and holding on to some magic future to help them cope.

[RhinoinMN]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/kunners/ChodaBoy.jpg

What the hell does George Washington have to do with this?

[jonyrotn]

is vagina a religion?
The V-bomb..Oooooooo...

The only genuinely effective weapon ever brought forth against man..

Sticking Hepatitis B needles directly into my urethra would not get me to do a fraction of the things I've done for a tight vagina..
And...Did it willingly and happily and would do it all again with a smile (slime?) on my face..

As a matter of fact, every single smiley face we use, is an emotion that I've experienced as a direct result of vagina (including help & banned)...

What else could make a man wax his balls, ass and taint..
Pifff...Certianly not the threat of an 88 million mega-ton explosion..

After all, didn't someone once say "Life is like a box...Just when you think you've got it licked, it fucks you.."?

or maybe I just made that up..Whatever!
Pussy rules! Period..


I bet your's carries a wallet says "Bad Mother-Fucker"!

[britneypablo]

i didnt read the thread just the title and my answer is NO
that is all

[Captain Rooster]

Last I checked, it's a convenient tax shelter.

[DonInNC]

Does L. Ron Hubbard shit in the woods?

[SatCam]

Last I checked, it's a convenient tax shelter.

yea it's a religion

[PapaBear]

I think ANY belief system, no matter what size, and no matter how "wacky" it is to others, is a religion. It won't necessarily be recognized by other people or the government, but it's still a religion.

[sailor]

i could have sworn isaac hayes said it was a philosophy, not a religion, and that you could be a scientologist and still be a christian or jew or whatever.

[DarkHippie]

I find it a little disconcerting that the people who decide if something is a relgion is the IRS

[GregoryJoseph]

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[keithy_19]

It's a cult. But so was Christianity. Give Scientology time.

[Ponyboy]

It's a cult. But so was Christianity. Give Scientology time.

Are you comparing Christianity with Scientology? HA!!

[underdog]

Are you comparing Christianity with Scientology? HA!!

Scientology has a long, long way to go to even start to even come close to the atrocities and negativity that christianity has brought to this world.

[boosterp]

Scientology has a long, long way to go to even start to even come close to the atrocities and negativity that christianity has brought to this world.

Thank you. When Scientology starts a crusade against an entire religion then I will compare the two more closely.

[brettmojo]

Just a fad. Like being green or racial equality.

[Ritalin]

Just a fad. Like being green or racial equality.

Hey, it's not easy being green.

[JohnCharles]

Is voodoo?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Theyre wacky but harmless, You wont be hearing about them strapping bombs to themselves or lopping peoples heads off

[underdog]

Theyre wacky but harmless, You wont be hearing about them strapping bombs to themselves or lopping peoples heads off

Uh, you haven't read much about scientology, have you?

[epo]

Yes.

[TheMojoPin]

Theyre wacky but harmless, You wont be hearing about them strapping bombs to themselves or lopping peoples heads off

Hmmmm, someone's got a little trend going.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Hmmmm, someone's got a little trend going.



You wont see them carrying wacky signs about gays, There wont be signs that read "L RON HATES AMERICA"

[TooLowBrow]

http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2006/06/scientology_gay_3_0613_400.jpg

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Cant believe shes one

http://tvandsympathy.com/images/king_queens.jpg

[TheMojoPin]

You wont see them carrying wacky signs about gays, There wont be signs that read "L RON HATES AMERICA"

Yes, we get it.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

So Is Will Smith the newest member?

[hanso]

My E-meter says it is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-meter

wikipedia shows lists of celebs who are members.

[topless_mike]

its just more brainwashing bullshit.

[underdog]

its just more brainwashing bullshit.

Religion?

[hanso]

http://i.fhqhosting.com/video17.gif
This ladys E-meter works fine.
She was un harmed.

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Here is the E-meter in action.
Looks like a biorhythm meter to me

[Furtherman]

Great article about these assholes:

Ex-Scientologist Reveals Details Behind 'Dangerous Cult,' Tom Cruise in New Book (http://www.popeater.com/2010/05/13/amy-scobee-scientology-book-tom-cruise/?icid=main|aim|dl2|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeater .com%2F2010%2F05%2F13%2Famy-scobee-scientology-book-tom-cruise%2F)

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