Do you not know that Christianity stems from Judaism? The transition was made when Jesus fulfilled all those prophecies.
It's not even worth arguing with someone who thinks Scientology is more valid than Christianity. You make me LOL IRL. No sir, by my reasoning, Scientology shouldn't be considered a valid religion compared to Judaism/Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Shintoism, or any other major world religion. By your reasoning, I could go out and start a religion and it be as valid as any other religion. That's simply untrue.
Man I think scientology is fucking insane. If you ever really read the shit they say about these aliens blowing shit up in volacanoes and those ghost aliens haunt us making us feel bad and we have to get our thetan level down. I'll believe Jesus came back to life, or hell even that Muhammed floated off a big rock into the sky. Or hell even Santa is more believable than "Lord Xenos" or whatever that guy is called.
I saw it all on southpark.....i think the creator was a genious asshole because he ripped sooo many people off and mad sooo much money.
So that brings me back to my main question. Is Scientology simply a scam? Do they brainwash their followers, or are people too ashamed to admit they've been had? I just don't understand it.
It is a big scam....they just trick people into it, their whole religion is based on science fiction.
This song was written for L. Ron Hubbard and all his clones. Haha. It's called Eulogy. He had alot to say. He had alot of nothing to say. We'll miss him. So long. We wish you well. You told us how you weren't afraid to die. Well then, so long. Don't cry. Or feel too down. Not all martyrs see divinity. But at least you tried. Standing above the crowd, He had a voice that was strong and loud. We'll miss him. Ranting and pointing his finger At everything but his heart. We'll miss him. No way to recall What it was that you had said to me, Like I care at all. So loud. You sure could yell. You took a stand on every little thing And so loud. Standing above the crowd, He had a voice so strong and loud and I Swallowed his facade cuz I'm so Eager to identify with Someone above the ground, Someone who seemed to feel the same, Someone prepared to lead the way, with Someone who would die for me. Will you? Will you now? Would you die for me? Don't you fuckin lie. Don't you step out of line. Don't you fuckin lie. You've claimed all this time that you would die for me. Why then are you so surprised to hear your own eulogy? You had alot to say. You had alot of nothing to say. Come down. Get off your fuckin cross. We need the fuckin space to nail the next fool martyr. To ascend you must die. You must be crucified For your sins and your lies. Goodbye... [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E_rGd4ofcA[/ame] Personally, I think it's all a scam.. but most religions are anymore. If you asked me, I'd say this ones probably for him too.. (showing his intentions) Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, what you need is someone strong to use you... like me, like me. If you want to get your soul to heaven, trust in me. Don't judge or question. You are broken now, but faith can heal you. Just do everything I tell you to do. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow. Let me lay my holy hand upon you. My God's will becomes me. When he speaks out, he speaks through me. He has needs like I do. We both want to rape you. Jesus Christ, why don't you come save my life. Open my eyes and blind me with your light and your lies. "Opiate" Tool
How do you explain Utah and Mormonism? That is exactly what happened. Explain to me how it is any less valid to them? Are you one to tell them that their beliefs are wrong that their god is a man living on another planet? There's nothing disrespectful about what I'm saying - which is everyones beliefs are EQUALLY bullshit. You're saying that some peoples beliefs are more valid than some others. That's pretty disrespectful imo.
I'm saying the majority of major world religions are more valid than Scientology, yes. Valid doesn't mean they're necessarily right. Valid means that they're based in Faith, while Scientology is based in bullshit. I can't believe I'm explaining this...
This explained nothing. The only thing I can gather from this post is that you don't understand what the word valid means.
Don't I? Faith makes Christianity and other religions valid. What makes Scientology valid? L. Ron Hubbard? Thetans? Cash for cleansing? Do enlighten me, sir.
I'd "enlighten" you, but you seem sensitive enough as it is. Wouldn't want to insult your intelligence
Scientologists don't have faith in their own religion? I wasn't aware their followers didn't actually buy into this.
In response to your first question, why is Scientology so popular; there is a number of reasons. 1. Like any manipulative group always looking for followers, they get a celebrity to join and often, a semi-controversial figure or someone who has no problem talking openly (and basically advertising/whore-ing) their chosen religion. PETA also do this. 2. They offer an alternative form of therapy to people. They are openly anti-psychiatry, claiming it damages ones wellbeing and by availing of 'auditing' and so forth, you will gain your wellbeing back. People needing therapy and so on are usually the most fragile members of society, who are easy to manipulate/recruit. 3. They are masters of advertisements and using new forms of social media. Look at their youtube channel. TV adverts. Anti drug campaigns. You will find yourself in awe sometimes, wondering how a group that use in a sci-fi novel as their bible, taking that Zenu nonsense as the truth.. could produce such amazing commercials.