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UGetPaid

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Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« on: January 12, 2017, 01:38:07 pm »
I just came across this show on A&E recently and watched several episodes over the past week or so. I always thought Tom Cruise was a bit of a kook and he comes across as a condescending jerk in any interviews where the topic of Scientology comes up (I'm reminded of the time he got into it with Matt Lauer about the use of medication to treat depression). Now I actually feel a little bit sorry for Tom Cruise as an unwary victim of the brainwashing. He still projects as a jerk and a kook, but after seeing some of these stories of what has happened to other "cult members" it just makes me a bit sad for him and anyone else sucked in to this horrible organization.


Has anyone else seen this show?

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2017, 07:33:11 pm »
I haven't seen the show, but I've watched Leah on tv shows talking about her book.  I try my very best never to comment on anyone's religion, but I honestly believe that is a form of a cult.  I know Tom Is a major player and pretty high up in the ladder of top people.  Supposedly that is the reason Katie divorced him as she didn't want their daughter raised in that religion.
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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2017, 09:17:54 am »
I saw her a couple of times on television talking about it and I believe what she says. There are some religions that have unbelievable tenets and Scientology is a lulu.

Scientology totally leaves out God and seems to appeal to people who don't want to believe in orthodox religions such as Christianity. Their followers earnestly believe what they hear for a while and then get wise.  :monkey: Some don't ever escape.

I think it's good that she's trying to warn people. I hope she doesn't get bumped off.
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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2017, 12:54:47 pm »
I have watched the show.  At first it was because there was nothing else on except repeats but now I'm a big fan.  I admire Leah for putting forth the truth, along with the other brave folks that are helping her.  For me, it seems obvious she is out to save people rather than gain something for herself.    Feel sorry for Tom Cruise???  I think not. I feel sorry for the thousands and thousands of average people that have been ripped off from this cult.  Tom Cruise knows exactly what is going on and still he does nothing to  stop it.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2017, 04:54:09 pm »
Jesus had no problem condemning those that deserved it.....


Jesus condemns the Pharisees for their religious traditions and hypocrisy      

 CHAPTER 76
Dining With a Pharisee

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LUKE 11:37-54

JESUS CONDEMNS THE HYPOCRITICAL PHARISEES
While in Judea, Jesus accepts a meal invitation from a Pharisee. It is likely during the day, rather than an evening meal. (Luke 11:37, 38; compare Luke 14:12.) Before eating, the Pharisees carry out ritual washing of their hands up to the elbow. But Jesus does not. (Matthew 15:1, 2) It would not violate God’s Law to wash to that extent, yet it is not something God requires.

The Pharisee is surprised that Jesus does not follow that tradition. Jesus detects this and says: “Now you Pharisees, you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greediness and wickedness. Unreasonable ones! The one who made the outside made also the inside, did he not?”—Luke 11:39, 40.

Having clean hands before eating is not the issue, but religious hypocrisy is. The Pharisees and others who ritualistically wash their hands fail to cleanse their hearts from wickedness. So Jesus counsels them: “Give as gifts of mercy the things that are from within, and look! everything about you will be clean.” (Luke 11:41) How true! Giving should spring from a loving heart, not from a desire to impress others by a pretense of righteousness.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2017, 12:36:18 am »
I started watching this show recently. It's very interesting. It's crazy that some of those things are allowed to go on.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2017, 05:44:58 am »
I always thought it was only for famous people but since watching the show I do think it is a cult.  I never thought of it being a religion.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2017, 02:20:32 pm »
Feel sorry for Tom Cruise???  I think not. I feel sorry for the thousands and thousands of average people that have been ripped off from this cult.  Tom Cruise knows exactly what is going on and still he does nothing to  stop it.


Well, I guess the way I see it is that he is just as brainwashed as the "average people."  I still think he is a kook and comes across as a jerk, but how is his situation any different from a "pre-enlightened" Leah Remini? She was maybe not as vocal, but was just as big of a Scientology supporter when she was in the fold.  Just because they are celebrities, doesn't mean they know exactly what is going on or have better insight than the average Joe.  And many of the thousands of average people in the cult are just as vicious in their attacks upon those critical of Scientology.


So, yes, I DO feel sorry for Tom Cruise for the harm than Scientology has done to him.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2017, 03:37:55 pm »
I have checked out the show.  It's thought provoking.  I'm glad Remini is bringing this to light.
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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2017, 01:52:29 pm »
I haven't seen the show

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2017, 03:38:13 pm »
I loved watching Leah Remini play Stacy Karosi on saved by the bell and date Zach.Stacy was Leon the club owners daughter.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2017, 11:09:07 am »
Watched the show can't believe how gullible people are  as far as religion goes. She was in it for a long time.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2017, 07:17:22 am »
I watched a couple episodes and I compare Scientology to The People's Temple (Jim Jones) back in the late '70s. It also reminds me of Warren Jeffs cult and David Koresh.  I'm afraid for the gullible people.

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2017, 10:05:27 pm »
I think that Scientology is a form of scam, and should be avoided.....

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Re: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2017, 04:36:29 am »
Scientology has always left a bad taste in my mouth, which is why I have lost virtually all respect (and interest) in the career of Tom Cruise. Katie Holmes did the correct thing in taking herself and her young daughter out of that eccentric situation. It is disheartening to learn that Tom Cruise supposedly has not seen his daughter in a few years, but it's his loss. In any event, the only thing I worry about with Leah Remini spilling the beans on what she knows about this "religion" is that these morons may try to shut her up...permanently.

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