Discuss Scientology Ads: What's the Deal?

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The discussion revolves around a commercial from the Church of Scientology that features various historical achievements and poses the question of overcoming self-doubt. Participants share their reactions to the ad, speculate on the motivations behind it, and discuss the practices associated with Scientology, such as personality tests and audits.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise and amusement at the content of the Scientology commercial.
  • There are references to the free personality tests offered by Scientology, with some participants questioning their purpose and implications.
  • Several comments suggest that the audits following the personality tests are expensive and are linked to the removal of "thetans."
  • Tom Cruise is mentioned as a potential financier of the commercials, with some humorously speculating on his involvement.
  • Participants share links to additional resources and videos related to Scientology, indicating a shared interest in exploring the topic further.
  • There are humorous remarks about the supposed effects of Scientology practices, including references to volcanoes and the concept of "bad thetans."
  • One participant expresses a desire to take the personality test while considering the implications of their responses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a skeptical view of Scientology and express amusement or disbelief regarding its practices. However, there is no consensus on the seriousness of the subject or the implications of the commercial.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on personal interpretations of Scientology practices, and there are references to external resources that may not be universally accepted or verified.

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Ha ha ha...

So, just now, I was sitting in my room, watching something on Comedy Central, when a commercial break came on. Then a commercial started saying "We've conquered the seas" And it showed an old sailing boat, then a modern cruise ship. "We've conquered the skies" showing an old biplane and then a 747. "We've conquered the heavens" showing the space shuttle and then an astronaut working in space. Finally, it said "But can we conquer our self doubts?" and then gave a link to "dianetics.org". Being bored I got on the computer and looked it up, turns out it's a commercial from the Church of Scientology...

What...The...F(fill in the blanks).
 
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Interesting. I'm pretty sure I've seen that commercial as well.
 


Them nuts want conkering.
 


Did you take your free personality test?
 


Math Is Hard said:
Did you take your free personality test?
Don't they call those "audits"? Or is that the more advanced, getting to know your inner alien level?
 


I saw that commercial but never visited the site. All I can do is laugh.
Here's the one binzing's talking about
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Tom Cruise is probably funding these commercials.
 


Evo said:
Don't they call those "audits"? Or is that the more advanced, getting to know your inner alien level?

I think they give you the personality test free so you'll learn how messed up you are. Then you start the audits which cost big $$$, but they get rid of all those nasty thetans that got stuck to you from when the evil overlord blew up the volcano with all the people strapped to it.

i've said too much. :rolleyes:
 
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Math Is Hard said:
I think they give you the personality test free so you'll learn how messed up you are. Then you start the audits which cost big $$$, but they get rid of all those nasty thetans that got stuck to you from when the evil overlord blew up the volcano with all the people strapped to it.

i've said too much. :rolleyes:


HMM I thought that was what Harry Potter was all about.
 
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Uh oh. You visited their site?

They have your I.P. address now. They know where you are.

They're coming for you.
 
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what said:
Tom Cruise is probably funding these commercials.

Better yet, funding them and paying himself to act in them!
 
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Its like going to the scene of a car accident and...you know...its just like....you're the only one that can help. And its up to us to save the world.
 
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Nah, I've got dialup, it changes all the time! Although, I should run a traceroute with Cain and Abel and find THEIR IP address...
 
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Math Is Hard said:
I think they give you the personality test free so you'll learn how messed up you are. Then you start the audits which cost big $$$, but they get rid of all those nasty thetans that got stuck to you from when the evil overlord blew up the volcano with all the people strapped to it.

i've said too much. :rolleyes:


Is that where all our funniest members have gone? I didn't realize sacrificing them to the volcano would also give them a bad thetan infection.
 
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The volcano :smile: :smile: :smile: makes me think of Tom Cruise in the closet...
 
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Moonbear said:
Is that where all our funniest members have gone? I didn't realize sacrificing them to the volcano would also give them a bad thetan infection.

Wolly did complain about a rash for a while. hmm.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Wolly did complain about a rash for a while. hmm.

Do you think there's an ointment for that, or maybe an antibiotic? Is it contagious? Maybe that's why Evo's back is in need of scrubbing?
 
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Moonbear said:
Do you think there's an ointment for that, or maybe an antibiotic? Is it contagious? Maybe that's why Evo's back is in need of scrubbing?

A lot of things make sense now. Maybe Hubbard was on to something.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Did you take your free personality test?

No, but perhaps I shall. I'll take one clean and one as far as I think possible from the "good" candidate.
 

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