alphamale Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I was watching the E Hollywood Story now there is some superb investigative reporting Link to post Share on other sites
Author Fester Lungblood Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 Let's assume for a moment that there is no God and no afterlife. Then wouldn't their way of life be very "right" in that it made them happy while they were here on Earth. Now I know the same thing might be said of other religions and/or philosophies, but speaking strictly of Tom's way it would follow that they were right. And if that's so then the existance of God or an afterlife would for them be a bonus assuming that God wasnt pissed off at them for being scientoligists. Link to post Share on other sites
lindya Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Let's assume for a moment that there is no God and no afterlife. Then wouldn't their way of life be very "right" in that it made them happy while they were here on Earth. Well, assuming Tom Cruise and John Travolta were the only scientologists in the world, and assuming they are genuinely happy...primarily as a result of being scientologists rather than because they're rich, wealthy and powerful within a glamorous industry..... Edit: removed link to site about scientology. I understand they can be a litigious bunch. Link to post Share on other sites
noclobber Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I read it too, years ago. I'd wandered into an office advertising psychometric profiling, and ended up spending half a day there - being put through the Scientologists' recruitment spiel. This included being placed in a small darkened room to watch a video of Ron Hubbard's life (the duration of which I spent scanning the screen for any signs of subliminal brainwashing messages, so I can't actually tell you much about the man himself - though I've got a vague memory that he lost the use of his limbs towards the end of the video). After that, I was interviewed and insulted about my "test results" by a fat, sweaty man. He suggested that I was overly competitive, had a number of unhealthy "engrams"... probably as a result of being subjected, as a foetus, to a number of DIY abortion with a coathanger attempts by my mother (a favoured theory amongst the Scientologists back then - and probably still is now, for all I know). The good news was, of course, that if I started working for the Scientologists, I would be put through a spring-cleaning course to remove all those negative engrams. I was then handed a contract to sign. The small print advised, with happy disregard for the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, that if I left the scientologists' employment at any time before 10 years had elapsed, I'd have to pay them several thousand pounds. Sensing my reluctance, Fatso took me into a room filled with other people my age (I was 19 at the time). A moon-faced youth started to flirt with me and tell me what a great social life the Scientologists could provide. I started to laugh, then got a lot of really negative scientology vibes directed towards me. I bought the Dianetics book to pacify them all, then left. For several months afterwards, I got pestered with leaflets about forthcoming seminars. Right on Lindya! I had a similar experience too... I took their "personality test" just out of curiosity. The lady that went over the results with me said that I had some major problems originating from a past life. Excuse me??? I did the same thing that you did, just got the Dianetics book and walked away. I got some emails and letters from them but I kept ignoring and at one point asked them not to contact me anymore. The only thing that i liked about this whole experience was when the lady that explained my test results said "you have such beautiful eyes" ha ha, but that was not enough for me to consider joinning their "cult" :lmao: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bluechocolate Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I'm buying my red string & bottled water online right now. Link to post Share on other sites
Milo Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 What if Tom Cruise and Travolta are right in this religion of theirs. They always look pretty happy. Ha ha ha! Well, you'd look happy too if you managed to bilk a bunch of weak minds out of their life savings. Link to post Share on other sites
Touche Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 "What if Tom Cruise and Travolta are right in this religion of theirs. They always look pretty happy." Remember that song with the lyrics that went something like: "If lovin' you is wrong, I don't want to be right?" I can apply that to this question. If they're right then let me be wrong! Link to post Share on other sites
HokeyReligions Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I'd probably look that happy too if I had their money! Link to post Share on other sites
Art_Critic Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I'd probably look that happy too if I had their money! So true.. I heard TC is worth about 350mil I'd be smiling ear to ear every day knowing that the public made me the 350 mil..People I don't even know filling my pockets Link to post Share on other sites
Bogun Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 What if Tom Cruise and Travolta are right in this religion of theirs. They always look pretty happy. Who cares if their right? If they are then I'm glad I won't end up where ever scientologists go when they die, if these two guys are going to be there. On another issue... Whats with making travolta an honorary pilot for qantas??? I wonder if the people who made this decision ever saw one of travolta's shockers "broken arrow"..... Link to post Share on other sites
WoWaddict Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 tom cruise is a loon.... look at katie holmes.... she doesnt look happy she looks like a zombie, all dead-eyed and whatnot Link to post Share on other sites
HotCaliGirl Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I think it's more of a celibrity persona/front than having to do with scientology. I mean, Jennifer Aniston 'looked' happy when Brad Pitt left her for Angelina Jolie, but I doubt she was. She still looks happy to the cameras. TC lived a few blocks down from my family's house while i was in high school, i don't know if this was pre-scientology period, but he looked happy then too, me and my friends would have fun spotting his cars (license plates were cruise1, cruise2 etc on nice cars), would throw parties...more of a personality and bank account associated with the celebrity factor I think, plus the happy image they HAVE to portray (that's why they have publicists). I doubt he'd be this successful if his trademark smile was replaced with a grumpy expression even if that's how he feels at times. Nicole Kidman looked "happy" too while going through the divorce with TC and she's not a scientologist. Brooke Shields admitted being depressed and we never heard the end of it, then applauded her for being human, as if no other celebrity ever goes through depression. They just have to smile at the cameras, regardless of their religion. Link to post Share on other sites
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