So....What the hell is scientology?
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Quick! Let's choose two games (one fantasy, one science fiction) and make religions out of them! Then adherents battle it out in future threads!
I vote Zelda: Ocarina of Time for fantasy, and Mass Effect for science fiction.
EDIT: Bioshock is fine, too.
I vote Zelda: Ocarina of Time for fantasy, and Mass Effect for science fiction.
EDIT: Bioshock is fine, too.
Aren't all religions about believing in an authority figure deity that hasn't actually been seen by man and putting faith into a book or scripture written long ago during a (scientifically) ignorant time?Woodsey said:
Really, i don't know why people go $CIENTOLOGY IS A STUPID EVIL CULT, THEY BELIEVE IN NONSENSE!!11 then start saying how much more sense Christianity or Islam (or any other major religion) makes when it's just as foundless as Scientology on a scientific level.
I believe "Jedi" is officially a recognised religion. In the UK it is, anyway. Don't know about the USA.triggrhappy94 said:
People should be free to believe what they want without coming under the scrutiny of atheists or fellow theists alike. I think all religion is daft but i don't think Christians and the like should flame Scientologists simply for their beliefs, it's hypocritical.
I'd be more inclined to follow the Word of Garrett: "All that glitters is gold. Or jewels. Or at least valuable ornaments. And what glitters that is yours is mine. Go bug the Hammerites or something."Paksenarrion said:
Of course, the Church of City Guard Benny has more drinking involved.
Scinetology being a cult has NOTHING to do with what they believe in. All people have the right to believe whatever they want, no matter how silly or crazy.
No, what makes Scientology a dangerous cult is the fact that it is responsible for human trafficking (aka forced labor) in the US, coerced abortions, harrassing/threatening/physically assaulting their critics, the deaths of several of their members due to neglect or murder, and much more. They function more as a business than a church and their most dedicated members (not public members) live in compounds in which they are almost prisoners, forced to completely cut contact with any disapproving family members and often threatened if they attempt to leave.
I have friends in real life who have had to literally escape from this church. If you have to escape from a church, it is a cult.
No, what makes Scientology a dangerous cult is the fact that it is responsible for human trafficking (aka forced labor) in the US, coerced abortions, harrassing/threatening/physically assaulting their critics, the deaths of several of their members due to neglect or murder, and much more. They function more as a business than a church and their most dedicated members (not public members) live in compounds in which they are almost prisoners, forced to completely cut contact with any disapproving family members and often threatened if they attempt to leave.
I have friends in real life who have had to literally escape from this church. If you have to escape from a church, it is a cult.
Its a money making scheme and method of tax fraud created by a bad American writer.
Also the Bible isan't fantasy its allegory. Only idiot Americans actually believe eveything in the bible is real rather than tales and fables in order to explain the basic concepts behind gods commandements for hummanity (guys be nice to one another and don't forget old dad), as well as try and explain the universe in a way a primitive soceity could understand. Even in the 6th century they weren't taking genesis seriously. c.f. St Augustine. Remember the bible is a historical record with a hell of alot of censorship and whats in it comes down more to the political demands of the time it was codified.
Also the Bible isan't fantasy its allegory. Only idiot Americans actually believe eveything in the bible is real rather than tales and fables in order to explain the basic concepts behind gods commandements for hummanity (guys be nice to one another and don't forget old dad), as well as try and explain the universe in a way a primitive soceity could understand. Even in the 6th century they weren't taking genesis seriously. c.f. St Augustine. Remember the bible is a historical record with a hell of alot of censorship and whats in it comes down more to the political demands of the time it was codified.
I'm pretty certain that it's a cult. They claimed themselves as a religious organization for tax purposes.
The one true god is the Flying Spaghetti Monster! Face it Pastafarianism is the best religion... you get a free stripper factory and a beer volcano in heaven.
A "religion" based off the writings of a bad Sci-Fi author/self-help guru. Something the world would be better off with but alas has enough money to legitimatize themselves and be classified in the U.S. as a tax-write-off.
I don't have a problem with most religions but this one is just so far out there and hokey I feel bad for those who really get suckered in. We have a lot of them near where I live, and they're always attempting to convert people (they've actually taken over apartment complexes and deemed them Scientology only... creepy). And supposedly they make people disappear that get too close to the truth then try to get out of it... wait I got a knock on the front door... be right back
I don't have a problem with most religions but this one is just so far out there and hokey I feel bad for those who really get suckered in. We have a lot of them near where I live, and they're always attempting to convert people (they've actually taken over apartment complexes and deemed them Scientology only... creepy). And supposedly they make people disappear that get too close to the truth then try to get out of it... wait I got a knock on the front door... be right back
Paksenarrion said:
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OT: Scientology is the single religion I don't take seriously. I'm catholic, but I respect other religions, except Scientology. Some religions are pretty hard to believe, but honestly? Aliens? Volcanoes? Thetans? A little too far out as religions go.
Yeah... what you want our opinion? If you want to know what it is google and wiki it.
And last I check religions want you to better yourself and the people never do as they feel they can be abusive to those outside the religion and just ask for forgiveness and it's fine.
All religions just want money, how you think they fund the churches?
Logic says if the invisible man in the sky is all knowing, seeing and everywhere. You can pray at your bed side... if a religion heard that they'd freak knowing there was that many people NOT paying for their church and their mansion, and their two dozen cars...
And last I check religions want you to better yourself and the people never do as they feel they can be abusive to those outside the religion and just ask for forgiveness and it's fine.
All religions just want money, how you think they fund the churches?
Logic says if the invisible man in the sky is all knowing, seeing and everywhere. You can pray at your bed side... if a religion heard that they'd freak knowing there was that many people NOT paying for their church and their mansion, and their two dozen cars...