How I Escaped the Church of Scientology | Informer
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Published 2024-03-08
In this episode of Informer, we speak to a former employee of the Church of Scientology, who was pressured into signing a work contract, had his passport taken off him, and regularly worked 80 hour weeks to earn under £5,000 a year.
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All Comments (21)
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According to the news, the South Park episode taught many scientology members about Xenu without having to reach that level.
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This man is a different breed. He lived under constant stress for years and worked 80 hours a week for little pay. He's a hard working, strong man. Im happy he got out of that place
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The "church" in FL is one of the most massive buildings I've ever seen that has zero windows and isn't officially a prison.
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Scientology: The science of how money in your bank winds up in David Miscavige's bank!
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Moral of the story… SAY NO TO FREE PERSONALITY TESTS 🎉
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If they made him sign a NDA, he is very brave to come out like this. Even with the mask and all, these cults are ruthless and can probably trace him down with their 'connections'. Hope VICE takes into consideration all of this and provides some sort or cushion for the brave people doing this series.
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Vice - please ensure the safety of your interviewees. To the anonymous escapee, please take good care. We're grateful you're back with society again. May you live a long, happy, fulfilling, free life ❤️
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The most baffling fact to me is that we're not banning such cults.
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As a former Scientologist myself who grew up in it as a child I too can say that it is a very dangerous organization who only want to suck out your money and use you for their own benefit. But it is important to remember that most Scientologists are good people who genuinely want to help, but have not realized yet, they re doing the opposite. And thanks to the guy for talking about it on VICE.
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“You don't get rich writing science fiction. If you want to get rich, you start a religion.”~ L. Ron Hubbard The founder of the “Church” of Scientology.
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Vice, I know your company is going down under but please don't stop producing these. I find this series, eye opening and opens a new perspective for me.
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why am i not surprised florida is considered the "mecca" for scientology
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Holy Jesus this really has been getting a lot of traction lately. Love to see it!
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When Scientology made a superbowl ad I knew then that the war for our souls was reaching its peak.
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Brilliant. Thank you for putting this out there @vice. And as for your guest if he needs anything there are loads of us out here who’ve escaped. He can reach out.
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I live right by two of the Scientology buildings in Washington DC, so terrifying that they prey on people who can’t defend themselves and trap you
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This is why we protest the so called "church"
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Pack it up, Scientology! Keep it coming, Vice. Let's shut em down!!!!
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I am a former staff member of the Church of Scientology of Cincinnati and I attest that everything this individual has said is true. It all happened to me as well.
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How tf hasn’t the government clamped down on them? He mentioned 13/14 year olds working construction. Absolutely no safety precautions. That’s two hefty crimes right there. And if that behavior is ubiquitous? Then shut the whole organization down.
