1950: Science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard publishes Dianetics: the basis for a new religion. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e2: The Ultimate Failure of Scientology
The church of Scientology is not a compassionate one. ibid. Leah
‘What does it mean to be a successful parents?’ … ‘And what makes a family a family?’ … ‘Why do some families get along fine and some just fall apart?’ Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e3: The Perfect Scientology Family, promotional video
If your religion is so amazing and doing all these amazing things for the world then it should stand up to some questioning. ibid. Leah
No-holds barred assault on psychiatry. ibid. Mike Rinder
You’re still left with a deep deep sadness. ibid. Leah
This is a foundation of everything in Scientology; it is a delineated path that every Scientologist must follow … One side is the auditing … The other side is the training. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e4: The Bridge to Total Freedom, Mike Rinder
E-meter = An electronic device used by Scientologists that they claim verifies truthfulness and reveals areas of distress. ibid. caption
In 1986 David Miscavige announced the the death of L Ron Hubbard to Scientologists. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e5: The Rise of David Miscavige
After the death of L Ron Hubbard, Miscavige set about consolidating his power as the undisputed heir to Hubbard. ibid.
Shelly Miscavige has not been seen in public since 2005. The Church of Scientology refutes claims that Shelly is missing. ibid.
‘He is destroying people.’ ibid. ex-Scientologist
‘We’ve been reporting on allegations of physical abuse inside the church of Scientology.’ ibid. CNN Anderson Cooper 360 report March 2010
Blow Drill: The steps to be taken to find and retrieve a Sea Org member who has escaped. ibid.
Film director Paul Haggis was one of the first celebrities to publicly leave Scientology. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e6: Scientology and Celebrity: The Betrayal of Paul Haggis, caption
From the earliest times Hubbard was almost obsessed with getting celebrities into Scientology. ibid. Mike Rinder
The Church of Scientology rejects any allegations that it is homophobic or that it teaches that homosexuality is a lower level on the tone scale. ibid. caption
I was in a cult for thirty-four years. Everyone else could see it. I don’t know why I couldn’t. ibid. Paul Haggis, article The New Yorker ‘The Apostate’
In 1987 celebrated Scientologists Debbie Mace and Carol Kingsley opened the first Mace-Kingsley ranch in Palmdale California. They promoted it as a place for youth to receive an education and a wholesale camp-like experience that would set them on their path to be good Scientologists. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e7: The Ranches
Therefore, I commit myself to the Sea Organisation for the next billion years. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e8: The Greatest Good, contract
The whole agonized future of this planet, every Man, Woman and Child on it, and your own destiny for the next endless trillions of years depend on what you do here and now with and in Scientology. ibid. Hubbard
It’s run as a business; it has a business model. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e9: The Business of Religion, Leah
Fees paid in advance for future services are ‘held on account’ until such time as the service is taken. ibid.
You are required to pay before participating in the services of Scientology. ibid. Mike Rinder
It has accumulated billions of dollars. ibid.
I still have a lot of emotion and guilt. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e10: Lifetime of Healing
The abdication of responsibility as a parent to turn over your children to the Sea Organisation is probably the thing I regret the most. ibid. Mike Rinder
They continue to go after our contributors. It just doesn’t end. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e11: Aftermath of the Aftermath
‘It’s incredibly isolating to leave everybody you’ve ever known.’ ibid. Claire Headley
Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology: Marc Headley. ibid.
Propaganda Arms: Non-profit organizations affiliated with Scientology designed to infiltrate society and generate positive public relations. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e12: Propaganda Arms
Scientology makes these astonishing claims about both the efficacy and the reach of its propaganda arms. ibid. Mike Rinder
Scientologists are being hoodwinked into giving money for things that aren’t happening. ibid.
‘The largest independent relief force this world has ever seen.’ ibid. Scientology promotional video
L Ron Hubbard’s teachings claim that with Scientology, illness can be cured and you can realize your full potential as an immortal being. On January 24 1986 L Ron Hubbard died. News of his death was withheld from Scientologists for three days. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e13: The Life and Lies of L Ron Hubbard, captions
Russell Miller: Bare-Faced Messiah. ibid.
‘99% of what my father wrong about in his own life and what he had done is false.’ ibid. Ron DeWolf, son of L Ron Hubbard, testimony to Clearwater City Commission 1982
In 1951, citing physical and mental abuse by L Ron Hubbard, Sara filed for divorce. L Ron Hubbard abducted their daughter Alexis and fled to Cuba. ibid. caption
The dark side of Scientology is taking people’s money. Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini s2e14: Ask My Anything, Mike Rinder
RPF: Rehabilitation Project Force [RPF]: a program for Sea-Org members who have allegedly violated expectations or policies. ibid. caption
Why hasn’t law enforcement stepped in? ibid.
You get a sense of the scale and ambition of the Church of Scientology from the footage of their galas. They look more like a Hollywood awards show that anything recognisably spiritual. A religion created by a Sci-fi writer but now run by a mysterious and unapproachable leader whose disciples include top Hollywood actors. Louis Theroux, My Scientology Movie, BBC 2016
I made repeated requests to be allowed inside but my approaches were all turned down. ibid.
L Ron Hubbard was a writer of pulp fiction and in 1950 he published a self-help book called Dianetics. It became the basis of an entire religion. ibid.
And it’s within the Sea-Org that the most controversial practices are alleged to have taken place. ibid.
The Church of Scientology claims that allegations of abuse and violence by David Miscavige are ‘entirely false’ and rejects any assertion of a ‘reign of terror’. ibid.
We see ourselves as a spiritual community and a church. Scientology: The Science of Truth or the Art of Deception? scientologist, Amazon 2012
Scientology is an anti-democratic organisation. A totalitarian system that has created a parallel universe. ibid. Urusla Caberta, working group on Scientology
Others who have turned their back on it tell of brainwashing, exploitation and violence. ibid. commentary
‘Find the suppressors and exterminate them … [or] Find the suppressors and shoot them’. ibid. Hubbard’s philosophy
Many religions claim to hold the key to man’s salvation. Scientology is no exception. But behind the Church’s high-celebrity profile and pious exterior lies a leadership at war with its real and perceived enemies. They include a growing band of former Scientologists and any media like Four Corners that dares to report their grievances. Four Corners: Scientology: The Ex-Files, ABC 2010
The Church stands accused of breaking the law and destroying families. Its critics are growing in strength and numbers. ibid.
In Australia the movement Hubbard founded has had a stormy passage … Now there are call for its [tax] status to be reviewed. ibid.