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Scientology's Credibility Questioned Over Video Channel

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the scientology-and-shady-almost-synonyms-these-days dept.

stonyandcher writes to share that the Church of Scientology has come under fire for some items on their recently launched video channel. Most notably, claims have been leveled that dignitaries in one of their videos were faked and at least one of the people featured in the video is claiming their statements were taken out of context.

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  1. Credibility??? by Naughty+Bob · · Score: 5, Funny

    Scientology's Credibility...
    (Splutter!) That got me.... Also questioned this week-

    Bears' woodland sanitary habits
    Pope's Nazi youth
    Apple enthusiasts' devotion....
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    "Be light, stinging, insolent and melancholy"
    1. Re:Credibility??? by Gat0r30y · · Score: 4, Funny

      Scientology's senior leadership replied saying: "Bears use outhouses just like all the other woodland creatures"
      "The Pope was on vacation to Bermuda during the youth in question"
      "And whats with those Apple enthusiasts, damn, like seriously, there more devoted than Xenu!"

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      Prediction: The real iPhone killer is going to be sex robots from Japan. Think about it.
    2. Re:Credibility??? by Himring · · Score: 2, Funny

      Most notably, claims have been leveled...."

      What's the best build/spec for a claim? Is that frost or fire?

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      "All great things are simple & expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope." --Churchill
    3. Re:Credibility??? by SharpFang · · Score: 2, Funny

      What Xenu? You're not supposed to know that!

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    4. Re:Credibility??? by Chris+Burke · · Score: 2, Funny

      What's the best build/spec for a claim? Is that frost or fire?

      I personally prefer a Flame build, you puss-oozing brain damaged sad excuse for an inebriated baboon!

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      The enemies of Democracy are
    5. Re:Credibility??? by JohnnyGTO · · Score: 2, Funny

      A bear and a rabbit meet up in the woods. Bear turns to rabbit and asks "Do you have a problem with poop sticking to your fur?" "Why no." answers the rabbit. Where in the bear promptly wipes his ass with the rabbit!

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      Si vis pacem, para bellum! For evil to succeed good men need only do nothing!
    6. Re:Credibility??? by Mister+Whirly · · Score: 3, Funny

      Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13, 1911 - January 24, 1986)
      Not sure about you, but I am pretty impressed that this guy was writing bad sci-fi years before he was born...

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      "But this one goes to 11!"
    7. Re:Credibility??? by pla · · Score: 2, Funny

      "And whats with those Apple enthusiasts, damn, like seriously, there more devoted than Xenu!"

      ...They then apologized for the pneumonia we would all shortly die of due to his indiscretion in mentioning an OT-III idea to those unprepared to hear about the awesome truth of X*N*.

      Quick, everyone grab your e-meters, you may still have time to save yourselves! And if not, better luck next planet - And avoid the volcanos!

    8. Re:Credibility??? by jollyreaper · · Score: 2, Funny

      What? You're saying Carrot Top doesn't have dignitude?

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      Kwisatz Haderach
      Sell the spice to CHOAM
      This Mahdi took Shaddam's Throne
    9. Re:Credibility??? by Mister+Whirly · · Score: 2, Funny

      If I were a Scientologist (I most certainly am not), I would accuse you of deliberately trying to spread false information about their glorious leader. But since I am not, I believe you were simply mistaken.

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      "But this one goes to 11!"
    10. Re:Credibility??? by mav[LAG] · · Score: 3, Funny

      None of them are based on any factual evidence at all. That is what faith means. Belief in the absence of logical proof, and material evidence.

      No factual evidence at all - riiight. A handful of frightened men just suddenly started a movement that was large enough to attract the attention of Nero within a generation? And those thousands of copies of eyewitness accounts just sprang from nowhere I suppose?

      Besides, faith in the New Testament documents means either forensic proof, loyalty or faithfulness - just the opposite of your definition. Do I believe William Ramsay who spent a lifetime digging up the Middle East verifying the accuracy of the NT documents or some random slashdotter? Choices, choices...

      If this is what passes for reasoned scepticism these days, then bring it on.

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      --- Hot Shot City is particularly good.
    11. Re:Credibility??? by EdIII · · Score: 2, Funny

      I humbly bow before you, glorious (and always anonymous) Grammar Nazi.

      I am grateful for the blessings you have bestowed upon this poor and unworthy blogging slob. Thank You. :)

      I also am sure this will get another flamebait/troll mod, as my non-anonymous responses to your group always gets :)

      Ummmm, in all seriousness though you stopped at "I think what the quote should of". Do I respond with a "NEXT"? Was the rest of the post grammatically correct? Please I have to know.

      You guys are like a spelling/grammar checker except your interface is usually a bit more "snooty" and has too much lag.

      P.S - If you could please check this post for spelling and grammar that would be appreciated too. Thanks. XOxoOXOxoxOOXOXoxooxOOXOXXo

      P.P.S - I am totally serious about helping me out since you bastards are always right! It's so embarrasing :)

  2. Video? Nice! by rrohbeck · · Score: 5, Funny

    Do they have any cool vids of Xenu and the starships? Volcanoes? That could rival the Sci-Fi Channel.

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    thegodmovie.com - watch it
    1. Re:Video? Nice! by oatworm · · Score: 2, Funny

      If you want a picture of the starships, just go here.

    2. Re:Video? Nice! by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 3, Funny

      Do they have any cool vids of Xenu and the starships? Volcanoes? That could rival the Sci-Fi Channel.

      Yes, but it didn't go over very well.

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      Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
  3. Yes, it's the video channel that's done it by Reality+Master+201 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Prior to that screwup, they were a vast reservoir of credibility.

  4. Tom Cruise a fake? by elodoth · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm convinced that Tom Cruise is being faked as well. I mean, come on guy, you did Top Gun! Get some self respect.

  5. A name for RockBand! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    Xenu and the Body Thetans!

    Coming to a concert hall near you.

  6. Judgment shall cometh by spungo · · Score: 3, Funny

    Be warned. I have recorded all your names. Thou art but Thetans on the sleeve of humanity. Praise Xenu... and retain decent counsel.

  7. Re:The last frantic grapsing of a desperate group by ardle · · Score: 4, Funny

    those suckers will continue to buy penis enlargement products from poorly written emails, and give their remaining money to Scientology I'm sure Tom Cruise won't appreciate you broadcasting his secret ;-)
    Wouldn't it be mad if the penis enlargment companies were owned by the COS or a subsidiary?
  8. Re:The main issue is lying liars. by Opportunist · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Nietzsche is God" - Logic

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    We used to have a Bill of Rights. Now, with the rights gone, all we have left is the bill.
  9. O noes! by antikaos · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm going to have to go find a new religion to join now, I had o so much faith invested into Scientology.

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    I don't believe you, I'm here for a seat on the secret spaceship.
  10. Re:Can't stand these looneys by jbeaupre · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's been replaced by mouse and keyboard. Not as viscerally satisfying as chasing someone through the dark to inflict vicious wounds, but you can eat chips while you inflict vicious comments.

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    The world is made by those who show up for the job.
  11. Re:Won't be the first time a religion did this. by Schnapple · · Score: 5, Funny

    A phrase that gets passed around: Calling Scientology a 'religion' really is an awful lot like calling Dunkin' Donuts a 'restaurant'

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    Schnapple

  12. video channel by jessemckinney · · Score: 2, Funny

    "recently launched video channel"

    I can see it now. 24 hours of John Travolta, Kristy Allie, and Tom Cruise movies....

    Sounds like a winner!

  13. Re:Scientology is the quintessential religion by gnarlyhotep · · Score: 3, Funny

    Scientology is no more ridiculous ... killing your first born.

    Pretty sure my parents didn't consider that too terribly rediculous at several points during my youth...
  14. Re:Won't be the first time a religion did this. by frosty_tsm · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm not accusing you of being a Scilon I'm sorry, but I believe the correct spelling is Cylon.

    (sorry, couldn't resist)