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Funtatlaguy

(10,856 posts)
2. Ok statement. But insufficient. She needs to meet Leah Remini
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 01:26 AM
Aug 2020

Or at least watch Leahs series on what so many ex Scientologists have gone thru.
Or read any articles by the St.Pete Times (now the Tampa Bay Times) on the groups original (and current secondary home of Clearwater to Los Angeles) headquarters.
If she did so, she would know that she did not sufficiently examine them before giving them that glowing public ribbon cutting tribute in 2010.
They were horrible people then just as they are today.
Where is their leaders disappearing wife?

hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
6. I'm not esp a supporter of her over the others, but she has denounced them, her comments came before
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 06:53 AM
Aug 2020

the entire expose' of Scientology had "broken wide," and she went on tv yesterday expressing her denunciation.

I think those still hammering this issue are at risk--however unintentionally and sincerely-- of doing the RW's hatchet job (and yes, once again, I support Harris over Bass, so it isn't that I'm biased). Just sayin.

hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
14. Not true. She acknowledged she had been ignorant of their "behaviors"/reputation (to paraphrase).
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 11:27 AM
Aug 2020

THAT IS DENOUNCING. I am not in her camp and would much prefer Harris, but I can be clear-eyed about it (and fair). I won't be disingenuous about it.



“The Church of Scientology, I know, has made a difference, because your creed is a universal creed and one that speaks to all people everywhere,” Bass said before an audience of some 6,000 attendees. “That is why the words are exciting of your Founder L. Ron Hubbard, in the creed of the Church of Scientology: That all people of whatever race, color or creed are created with equal rights.”

Bass said in a statement she was trying to find an “area of agreement” with the church, which has faced allegations from former members of abuse, human trafficking and intimidation.

“Back in 2010, I attended the event knowing I was going to address a group of people with beliefs very different than my own, and spoke briefly about things I think most of us agree with, and on those things — respect for different views, equality, and fighting oppression — my views have not changed,” Bass tweeted. “Since then, published first-hand accounts in books, interviews and documentaries have exposed this group.”


stopbush

(24,378 posts)
4. Yes she has, and so what? All things considered, Scientology is no wackier or disgusting
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 03:18 AM
Aug 2020

than anything the Christians or Muslims have to offer.

stopbush

(24,378 posts)
8. And how is that worse that the child abuse found in the RCC?
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 11:01 AM
Aug 2020

How is that worse that the imprisonment of women practiced by parts of the Mormon cult?

Give me a break.

 

RhodeIslandOne

(5,042 posts)
9. This isn't an either/or
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 11:04 AM
Aug 2020

Both suck, and both brands are built on a fake culture of cult, money and celebrity.

ripcord

(5,084 posts)
15. I've been by the Scientologist Gold Base a number of times.
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 11:27 AM
Aug 2020

It is a little creepy, camera's filming everyone who passes on the highway and large fences designed as much to keep people in as keep them out. I don't support Karen Bass for VP but I'm not going to say she is disqualified because she cut the ribbon at the opening of one of their buildings.

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