Scientology

Buckley said:
Sounds like a great point but isn't. A lie has no more basis in fact at the start of it's life than when it has been sold to x-amount (;)*waves*) of people thousands of year. And vice versa.
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One man or woman's "fact" is another's fantasy. Who says you know what is reality? You? Prove it.

A "lie" that makes 100,000 people happy has more worth than a "truth" that makes you miserable.

Discuss.
 
Buckley said:
I'm sure a snippet on Radio One, regarding Issac Hayes finished with a quote from one of them sayign they had agreed not to show it again....
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Ah... maybe... don't get Radio One :lol:

They are a litigious bunch though, those Scientologists, so I suppose it wouldn't surprise me.... don't see the big religions going after a 20-minute cartoon show aired on a cable TV network!
 
Dr Mick said:
One man or woman's "fact" is another's fantasy. Who says you know what is reality? You? Prove it.
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Definitely not me. I don't know and I can't prove it. I admit it. Will they?
 
Dr Mick said:
I disagree. Not all religions are created equal - some are better than others. See below (in ranked order).

1. Christianity

For the art. Also there's something really nice about the concept of personal salvation - everyone gets a chance. Plus my dad's a vicar.

2. Islam

The brotherhood concept, tho I concede this marginalises women. As an extension of this I think fasting is important too. It brings to mind the thousands of hungry in the world. Most Muslims I've met were kind gentle people.

I was also very impressed by the Taj Mahal on a recent visit.

3. Buddhism

For propagating the concept of extinguishing desire rather than running around like maniacs trying to fufill all of them. Radical!

4. Hinduism

One billion Indians can't be wrong. The Akshardam in Delhi is marvellous. Bonus points awarded for being the dominant religion of the lovely Bali.

5. Judaism

For the humour.

6. Zoroastrianism

'Cos god is called Mazda!
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so...........is this like.............the definitive answer to the age old: "my god is better than your god debate".:lol: :lol: must be a nobel prize in it for ya doc.;)

btw - mick, i see you've swopped NZ for eivissa...............8) 8) 8)
 
Morbyd said:
Ah ya... forgot about that.

The annoying thing about the BBC websites is that sometimes the most interesting video clips often can't be accessed outside the UK. :evil:
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That'd be because you don't pay for a BBC TV License outside the UK but the radio is available worldwide. BBC R1 now even have jingles that say "International Radio 1" :lol:
 
grego said:
so...........is this like.............the definitive answer to the age old: "my god is better than your god debate".:lol: :lol: must be a nobel prize in it for ya doc.;)
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Pa would be pleased. Can you nominate me?

grego said:
btw - mick, i see you've swopped NZ for eivissa...............8) 8) 8)
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Yep, I arrived Friday morn.

However despite the lovely weather I'm here sitting in an office staring at a computer. Hmm.
 
Taken from a dianetics website (no joke):
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Only wish that Tom Cruise's pic was in place of that guy.
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
 
sandi said:
Is it true sciencologists (sp?) have to give birth in silence? :?
If so why?
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Apparently, something to do with not freaking the baby out - coming into a room full of screams, grunts and crying is not conducive to a healthy physical and mental wellbeing of a child..... riiiiiiight :? :? :? :?
 
Buckley said:
Anyone read the article in the Observer yesterday?

For the religious among us - did it ring any bells? Spoke to some (Catholic) mates yesterday and they couldn't see (or didn't agree sorry, let's not assume I'm right just because I am:lol: ) that L Ron Hubbard's theories are as likely as theirs. Let be clear about this, when I say 'as likely' I mean not likely - I'm not saying that Xenu overloaded Earth with trillions of Thetan spirits because the planets he ruled were full up!:lol:
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STOP. Move away from the religious thread...

STOP. Move away from the religious thread...

STOP. Move away from the religious thread...
 
Dan x said:
STOP. Move away from the religious thread...

STOP. Move away from the religious thread...

STOP. Move away from the religious thread...
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Back off Newbie! Don't you know who I am?:lol:
 
puppylover said:
Apparently, something to do with not freaking the baby out - coming into a room full of screams, grunts and crying is not conducive to a healthy physical and mental wellbeing of a child..... riiiiiiight :? :? :? :?
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I read on some random site that people were seen taking a bunch of placards with phrases like "Be very quiet" into Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes' house in preparation for their big day... the same article had Anne Archer, Kelly Preston and John Travolta trying to defend the practice.

They've probably got some special Scientologist doctors lined up and everything...
 
Morbyd said:
I read on some random site that people were seen taking a bunch of placards with phrases like "Be very quiet" into Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes' house in preparation for their big day... the same article had Anne Archer, Kelly Preston and John Travolta trying to defend the practice.

They've probably got some special Scientologist doctors lined up and everything...
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I wish someone would tell Tom Cruise to "be very quiet". If he did, he would most likely be left alone. Johnny T is a devout Scientologist, and nobody gives him any grief about it at all.

Moral of the story, you reap what you sow...
 
Morbyd said:
I read on some random site that people were seen taking a bunch of placards with phrases like "Be very quiet" into Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes' house in preparation for their big day... the same article had Anne Archer, Kelly Preston and John Travolta trying to defend the practice.

They've probably got some special Scientologist doctors lined up and everything...
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very worrying - I too saw these pictures in the very educational National
Enquirer.... :oops: :oops:

Not to get into the age old argument on Religion, its rights, wrongs and totally stupid rules blah blah blah, but I cant imagine how (other than a gag)you could stop a woman making noises during child birth (after speaking with my best friend who gave birth to a 91b 10oz 8O 8O 8O baby on Monday morning) - and admittedly screamed the place down, bit her husband's hand and called him all the b@st@rds under the sun and who is consequently going for a vasectomy next month):lol:
 
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