I am a former Scientology member. I was in charge of one of their organizations some years ago.

All criticism of Scientology is true for the most part.

The entire 'religion' is a fraud, and is based solely on making money at the expense of it's membership.

L. Ron Hubbard railed against psychiatry, yet he was having serious psychiatric problems himself, and was a drug addicted alcoholic abuser of his wife, no different than many other men.

He claimed to have been decorated for his service in the US Navy, but was actually reprimanded on several occasions, and was viewed by his superiors as incompetent.

Scientology places strict emphasis on convincing people they need help, even when they do not, and of course convincing the public
to PAY OUT THE ASS for that 'help'.

And yes, they will stop at nothing to silence critics.

It is only too bad that the org cannot be shut down, with it's upper echelon prosecuted and thrown in prison for many, many years.

IF you know someone who is contemplating getting involved with Scientology, do whatever is necessary to stop them before their bank account is drained dry.

If they already are a Scientologist, and certainly if they have already contributed their hard-earned cash to the org, it is already too late. It may be possible to convince them to leave, but it will be very difficult, espectially if that person's Scientologist 'handlers' get wind of the plan.

IF YOU VALUE YOUR SANITY AND YOUR LIFE, DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THESE CON ARTISTS!!!