BF2S Forums Are there any Scientologists here in BF2s?

B.Schuss wrote:

it's an power-hungry, elitist cult with a huge financial interest. More like power-lobbying on a spiritual base. And the pseudo-religious science fiction crap about xenu is so absurd it's laughable.

And as far as their views go, they're truly undemocratic and criminal. Google "Operation Snow White" and you'll get an idea.

In germany, they have been under constant supervision by federal authorites since 1997, since the courts believe that Scientology may present a threat to the democratic values. Because of that, Scientology is not reckognized as a religion in germany.

as far as I am concerned, they can go die in a fire.

Same can be said for Islam. They want power and will do anything to attain it. Even killing their critics. Van Gogh, Danish Cartoonists, etc etc.
The thing is i dont understand why some people here are so quick to bash me for saying this yet they dont even look at the similarities of the situations. Why because ones older? And we saw how the other one came about and what their prophet really was?

Now lets imagine this. That Muhammmed and L.Ron traded places.

Scientology came about in the late 6th early 7th century and was in our times an older more well established religion. And Islam only began 50 years ago. We know what Muhammed looked like and we know the content of his character, We know that he really had an 8 year old wife, And we know what the original versus were before abjucation. The whole situation would be alot different. Because we'd say Anon protesting Islam as a violent religion.  In this alternate timeline people wouldn't be so quick to criticize scientology but not for Islam. I.e. L.ron cartoons, Scientology terrorism to a new level. Etc etc But not me. I see people for what they are. No matter how blasphemous it sounds.

Muhammed = Warlord

L.Ron = Greedy

Jesus = Hippie(But in a good way)

Abraham = Pissed off

John Smith = Delusional

Buddha = Tired of violence

Founder of Hinduism = Strangely obsessed

Prove me wrong.

EDIT: I dont have a problem with anyones belief's as long as they dont piss me off.

Last edited by David.P (2008-02-15 09:46:11)

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:

Im a seismologist

I'm gonna have to start making a list

Tom Cruise is bankrolling his new film, Valkyrie, which is tremendously interesting to history majors such as me, but proceeds will profit Scientology. Let's just say I will be "sharing" this movie with "someone else" who "owns" it.

I absolutely despise this cult. I came close to canceling some plans on the tenth to protest at the local 'church'.

Nappy wrote:

has anyone seen the scientology episode o southpark?

Very funny episode!

I'm not a Scientologist, and no not agree with the reviews. I'll regard any person's views as 'plausible' if they can have the evidence to support it.

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:

Tell me the distinction between a cult and religion please.  At what point does a cult become a religion?  Is there a certain threshold to pass?

Queue: National Church of Al Qaeda™ (you saw it here first!)

Last edited by kylef (2008-02-15 11:45:21)

David.P wrote:

Same can be said for Islam. They want power and will do anything to attain it. Even killing their critics. Van Gogh, Danish Cartoonists, etc etc.

im happy that u thought of little Denmark
srsly those f***in islamists have burned our embassy down in some arabian country and they have burned the danish flag about a 100 times just over 8 pictuers in a newspaper!!! not to mention that they have tried to assassinate the picture drawers a few times!

now on topic:
i think scientology seems a bit rotten... look at that man Tom Cruise... jumping aroound asking every of his friends to join that cult. and if they dont he stops talkin to them... a bit like Jehavos witnesses...

all religions start out as cults. Id say its just the amount of followers. whats considered acceptable in the standards of contemporary society depending on region and history.

Last edited by GunSlinger OIF II (2008-02-15 12:02:24)

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:

Tell me the distinction between a cult and religion please.  At what point does a cult become a religion?  Is there a certain threshold to pass?

sergeriver wrote:

SenorToenails wrote:

Do you have a real reason to label Scientology as a cult other than your own personal distaste for them?

No.

Serge doesn't know.

Yeah.. Speaking up on a online forum takes some courage! ehh where do you come from.

lots of people have just been hacking and smashing scientology in this thread. very understandable if some people wont admit that they are scientologists

I drink all my problems away. I don't need some prick with one hand on my cock and the other in my wallet telling me what to do

rdx-fx wrote:

have an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out

How about, 'An open mind is like a fortress with its gates unbarred and unguarded.'

SenorToenails wrote:

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:

Tell me the distinction between a cult and religion please.  At what point does a cult become a religion?  Is there a certain threshold to pass?

sergeriver wrote:

SenorToenails wrote:

Do you have a real reason to label Scientology as a cult other than your own personal distaste for them?

No.

Serge doesn't know.

troll.  anyone who disagrees is a troll.

Last edited by GunSlinger OIF II (2008-02-16 14:33:17)

DoctaStrangelove wrote:

A real religion would run a soup kitchen that helps out poor people in need of food and does not charge them a dime. Scientology charges 100,000 USD a year (on average) to help [read placate] people who have money and aren't gay.

See the difference?

Good point...  but your definition of "real" is more aptly described as "moral."  Most organized religion is far from moral.  Granted, I'm not saying all religion is bad.