Certainly is. I don't know what you were going on about. Even the Kshatriya caste of Hinduism are considered administrators above warriors.Caliostro said:
Scientology Convicted of Fraud
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Possible future rumour: Ubisoft to announce plot of 'Assassin's Creed 4' as taking place in Paris circa 2012, merging District 13 ideas with the removal of notable Scientology members.
Could happen...
Could happen...
Couldn't happen to a nicer cult.
As far as religion goes- look, if you think doing away with religion is going to magically make the world into a peaceful and rational place, you're consuming your own brand of happy sauce. I wish religion wasn't so much a part of public life; I don't think any politician should be asked about their faith ever again, and the suggestion that people of a particular religious stripe are automatically family-loving patriots while others are sexually molesting small woodland creatures every spare moment they're not on camera really ought to have been beaten to death with a stick by now. But as far as one's own life goes, I'm perfectly happy to have people believe what helps them get through another day.
Which is where, by many accounts, Scientology goes off the rails. At the very least, they've actively pursued celebrities and used the money they skim from them to persecute anyone who dares criticize them loudly enough to get heard. At worst... Well, Google 'em; you'll hear some scary stuff. The vast majority of Christians never want anything like the Inquisitions to occur again. The vast majority of Muslims strongly condemn Al-Qaeda's actions of September 11, 2001. But if the Scientology leadership has done anything questionable, you'll most likely find anyone still involved in the organization strangely, and perhaps nervously, mum.
As far as religion goes- look, if you think doing away with religion is going to magically make the world into a peaceful and rational place, you're consuming your own brand of happy sauce. I wish religion wasn't so much a part of public life; I don't think any politician should be asked about their faith ever again, and the suggestion that people of a particular religious stripe are automatically family-loving patriots while others are sexually molesting small woodland creatures every spare moment they're not on camera really ought to have been beaten to death with a stick by now. But as far as one's own life goes, I'm perfectly happy to have people believe what helps them get through another day.
Which is where, by many accounts, Scientology goes off the rails. At the very least, they've actively pursued celebrities and used the money they skim from them to persecute anyone who dares criticize them loudly enough to get heard. At worst... Well, Google 'em; you'll hear some scary stuff. The vast majority of Christians never want anything like the Inquisitions to occur again. The vast majority of Muslims strongly condemn Al-Qaeda's actions of September 11, 2001. But if the Scientology leadership has done anything questionable, you'll most likely find anyone still involved in the organization strangely, and perhaps nervously, mum.
Can't believe no one else has commented on this. I can see it in her support group now:Malygris said:
Scientologist: You're right! As of now, I'm quitting scientology!
Down with the morons
Seriously, I know the other "religions" (as it calls itself) have almost equally stupid stuff in them, but at least they don't act a prat about it
Seriously, I know the other "religions" (as it calls itself) have almost equally stupid stuff in them, but at least they don't act a prat about it
A lot of the major religions have been, or still are, harmful. In that respect, this is an ordinary religious group. Most of them likely started out as cults, and grew.SirBryghtside said:
Still, though, I don't like what these guys do. I think its good that the less savoury aspects of their behaviour are being brought to light. They are welcome to believe whatever nonsense they like, but when they start committing crimes they deserve to be punished.
http://allsp.comDoug said:
There you go, mate. For all your South Park needs. Enjoy!
Scientologist boss guy:
"Huh? Whats that? Flood? What gates?! Ohh the flood gates have opened.. Wait. FUCK!!"
"Huh? Whats that? Flood? What gates?! Ohh the flood gates have opened.. Wait. FUCK!!"
You guys realize that persecution just makes religions stronger, and hardens their fanatical core. Even if Scientology was litigated into bankruptcy, you would have just as many wack-jobs ruining their lives and the lives of their families as you do now.
Hahahaha suckers! I wonder when fraud, black mail, and murder will start showing up in North America for scientology?
Actually they're an "alternative to psychology." At least, that's what they say when they don't want to sound bat-shit insane regarding their worldviews.oppp7 said:
But of course, now that they're in legal trouble, it's going to be all about "freedom of religion" and "religious rights" and whatnot.
It pisses me off when people play the religion card only when it's convenient.
