Inane or Insane?

After further study of L. Ron, a question came to mind. Inane or insane? Yes, many things that Mr. Hubbard said seemed inane on the surface, but what motivated him to make some ridiculous claims? Was it just his ego? Was it the enormous amount of money that his carnival sideshow pulled in? Or was it something else. When his wife divorced him she revealed his diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, a mental disease characterized by delusions of grandeur. If you have ever entered a Scientology venue you see paintings, busts and sayings of the “great” L. Ron Hubbard. Again this reminds me of the magician who baits your attention with one hand to recognize his greatness, while the other hand is switching the truth to another location. A location where you are fooled by his claims while he empties your wallet. I am again reminded of a line from a song of one of my favorite songwriters, Kerry Livgren of Kansas. In his song “Carry On My Wayward Son”, one verse states, ”Masquerading as a man with a reason, my charade is the event of the season, and if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know.”

Ah, the old bait and switch routine. Claim to have something of value. Get people to come and buy your wares. Tell them it no longer is available, but you have something better. Just sign up and over the course of the next few years more and more will be revealed to you. It keeps you guessing and wanting more. In the meantime, as your wallet is emptied, you become more convinced that Scientology is the answer. Remember; don’t pay attention to the man behind the curtain. Just ignore “The Wizard of Oz”.

In a statement made by Judge Breckenridge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, the following is revealed: "[The court record is] replete with evidence [that Scientology] is nothing in reality but a vast enterprise to extract the maximum amount of money from its adepts by pseudo scientific theories... and to exercise a kind of blackmail against persons who do not wish to continue with their sect.... The organization clearly is schizophrenic and paranoid, and this bizarre combination seems to be a reflection of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard." In the article The Art of Deception - Part II by Arnie Lerma (1999), Mr. Lerma lays out a detailed argument against Scientology and Mr. Hubbard. You won’t find any punches pulled here. Mr. Lerma backs up what he argues with facts, sources and transcripts. Thank God for the Internet! Yes, it can be a cesspool at times, but if you know where to look and who to pay attention to, you can uncover the B.S. of companies and people.

I am NOT on a vendetta to get Scientology. I am seeking the TRUTH in what they have to offer. If you follow half-truths, then you will get half-baked results. If you believe that something works, then it will. That’s the Law of Attraction, not educational programming from an invented church. The Law of Attraction works whether you believe it or not. A reader responded to my first article for the Examiner entitled “The Law of Repulsion” with a one word comment; “Voodoo”. This shows his beliefs, values and mindset. Anyone who can reduce years of observation and conclusion into a tainted description based on his lack of research and lack of obtained knowledge has his own reward. Just like those who blindly follow the right hand while the left hand manipulates the object of their attention. Don’t be fooled by statues, fast hands and organized recipes. Trust in the good sense of observation, deduction and induction that God has given you.

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