Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

[elvisdo]

This was must-see TV for my wife and I. It's a very fascinating look at an organization that is more secretive than the Illuminati.

[fjaz1]

Just another scam perpetrated by phony people to get rich off celebs

[JaniceSW]

I have watched some, but not all, of the episodes of this show and applaud Leah for stepping up as well as the others who used to belong and became enlightened about its practices.  Even before this show I had read a bit about Scientology and knew it sounded like a cult.  This one  is pretty good-sized and has money, it seems.  And what are cults?  Fulfillment for people who need connection, are empty, and are looking for someone to tell them how to feel and what to believe, although they would probably never admit it.  Cults and their leaders are about control.

However, Tom Cruise is not the only well-known celebrity connected to Scientology.  John Travolta and Kristy Alley also belong to it.  I have read that Tom is treated like a king when he visits and probably the other celebrities also since they are probably major contributors to the coffers.  It really surprises me that people who have celebrity, money, and therefore access to so much in the world, would continue to believe in and support such a cult.

[jushigi]

I watched a show on Scientology a few weeks ago on Netflix! It was super interesting and terrifying at the same time. It intrigued me how this one man was able to build this huge cult/religion and earn so much money from it. I feel extremely sorry for the families that have suffered from members being part of Scientology.. 

[hitch0403]

I watched a show on Scientology a few weeks ago on Netflix! It was super interesting and terrifying at the same time. It intrigued me how this one man was able to build this huge cult/religion and earn so much money from it. I feel extremely sorry for the families that have suffered from members being part of Scientology.. 

New International Version
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

From Math 10:8

[UGetPaid]

New International Version
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

From Math 10:8

hitch, I have to say that sometimes I do not grasp the relevance of the scripture quotes that you post.  How does your Mt reference apply to what the previous poster said?  I am not questioning the value of scripture in general or attacking your right to post it - I am just trying to understand how (if at all) this applies to the comment it responds to.  Or if it is just a random scripture passage... (which is fine if that is the case).


Usually when I see scripture quoted in response to another comment, I find myself looking for some connection between the two, which I sometimes cannot easily find in your case.  Again, not intended as a criticism; but more as a question.

[hitch0403]

Ugetpaid i am happy to answer.

The person i referenced was speaking of the money that the cult <if that is a better word>Was making lots of money with it to belong to it.I referenced what Jesus said in the bible when he said you learned the truth now share it feeely without looking to get paid back for teaching it.

I will admit i know absolutely nothing about the organization that the stars belong to.But from reading this topic it seems religeon is tied to it.

I was brought up a catholic and they passed the money basket twice during mass.I dont support that either.Jesus said to give without others having to know because your father in secret knows.The ones that do it for a show are already geting their reward in full for wanting to be seen as the example went with the Pharissees wanting to be seen when they prayed.

Thanx...i hope the reasoning from the bible helped.

Scuse my typo.........feely was meant to be freely

Sorry for 2nd edit.Ugetpaid i am always happy to answer anything in RE to a bible scripture i post especially in the way you asked me to.