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Yesterday I found out that the "religion" (Scientology) I was born and raised in is a Cult when I finally had the courage to look for myself. A Scientologist then messaged me and threatened me with being cut off from all my friends and family. I want everyone to see how insane this cult is. by amiinacult in awfuleverything

[–]amiinacult[S] 406 points407 points  (0 children)

It really is. They're saying that I'm committing suppressive acts nd that the consequences of the church finding out is me being declared a suppressive person and being cut off from all of my friends and family. I'd be homeless.Scientology doesn't just threaten you with your life. In Scientology you believe that your immortal future depends on doing Scientology. When they threaten to expel you they're threating you with hell on earth for all eternity. That's the belief and that's what's being threatened here. Isnt that just insane?

Yesterday I found out that the "religion" (Scientology) I was born and raised in is a Cult when I finally had the courage to look for myself. A Scientologist then messaged me and threatened me with being cut off from all my friends and family. I want everyone to see how insane this cult is. by amiinacult in awfuleverything

[–]amiinacult[S] 168 points169 points  (0 children)

I think it's someone from the Office of Special Affairs (OSA). A spy from their spy agency basically. It doesn't seem like a big deal what they're saying if you dont understand the terminology. But they're basically threating me with being cut off from everyone I know.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 165 points166 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I actually just ordered that book after reading about the BITE model.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 935 points936 points  (0 children)

You're right. I justed needed to say it out loud, you know?

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I am that naive. But I'm going down the google rabbit hole as a result of this post. So a little less naive now I guess.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I just bought Combatting Cult Mind Control. The BITE model makes so much sense. It's exactly what Scientology does.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I'm afraid to say my exact age but I still live with my parents. I couldn't just pack a bag and leave without being homeless. Everyone I know is a Scientologist. Theres no one I could go to. I do have an relative that's not a Scientologist but I dont really know them. Only met them a few times as a kid.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

After this I think the only troll here has been my entire fucking life...

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 171 points172 points  (0 children)

You make a lot of sense. I think I have to agree it's a cult. Theres a lot of stuff I'll have to take time understanding. But its pretty undeniably a cult.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 122 points123 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry. It's really hard to remember that these words aren't normal words.

Auditing is like Scientology counseling. You sit in a room with an Auditor and they ask you questions or have you do certain things. As you do more auditing you reach different levels of achievement. The Bridge is just the sequence in which you go up the levels of Scientology auditing. It's actually called the bridge to total freedom. But everyone just says Bridge. Does that make any sense?

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

That's crazy. The events make it seem like there millions of Scientologists all over the world.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 226 points227 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you understanding. It's scary to ask questions. But also it already feels like a huge weight has lifted.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

That's kind of you to say. I was really scared to post this. But I'm feeling more confident with almost every comment. I'm in a cult... theres no getting around it.

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Oh right. These are Scientology words.

And auditor is someone who delivers Scientology auditing. A PC is a person receiving auditing

Am I in a Cult? (Scientology) by amiinacult in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amiinacult[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

What? I thought there were millions of Scientologists