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Daughter and this classmate of hers have been dating since August. She told us him & his whole family are Scientologists. I’m not going to lie, I didn’t know anything about it until she mentioned it, my first thought was “oh, they believe in science? That’s cool”. Then I looked it up online… and I still don’t understand anything. Most sources say it’s a bad thing, but I don’t get what it’s all actually about, as in doctrine, beliefs, activities, etc. I don’t even understand if it’s an actual religion or one of those pay-to-level-up self-care courses. One of the most confusing things I’ve ever read about. So if anyone could explain it straight to the point, I’d be very grateful.

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (3 children)

You should ask your daughter about Scientology.

Does she explain it like it's ridiculous, or credible?

You might want to show her that clip from South Park if she doesn't realize it's batshit crazy.

Teach her (don't force her, that never works) before she falls in with a cult and you lose her forever.

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[–] ogmios@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I went into one of their "churches" once to ask what they were about, and they literally would not tell me anything unless I either bought a book or stayed there to watch a video along with them.

[–] taturquoise@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago

I just commented something related to this; the boyfriend does this exact same thing!!! He won’t talk about anything.

[–] JusticeForPorygon@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago
[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 hours ago

Scientology is the very definition of pay-to-level-up. Unless you're famous, then you can stay for free due to the PR. Travolta, Tom Cruise, and many more are sciientologists, and it's reasonable to believe they are shielded from the darker side of the cult.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)
[–] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 3 points 5 hours ago (3 children)

The most concise way to think about it is to think Freemasonry combined with Star Trek.

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[–] Today@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago
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