Scientology's bid for an expanded role is a matter of scripture

[HAB911]

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Written by Hubbard in 1960, it gives the example of a Scientologist housewife who takes over a women's club as secretary and "straightens up the club affairs" by pushing Scientology into areas like marriage advice — and taking fees for it.

The founder encourages members to get jobs like secretarial staff or bodyguards with access to department heads so they can influence the environment. He describes a police officer selling Scientology by "handling the familial problems of the commissioner as his driver or making the rookies gasp at how fast he could train them." Soon, Hubbard writes, the officer will have "altered the whole character, ability and effectiveness of the police force" and, in time, change "the whole approach to law enforcement in that area."

"The cue in all this is don't seek the cooperation of groups," Hubbard writes. "Don't ask for permission. Just enter them and start functioning to make the group win through effectiveness and sanity."

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[beam me up scottie]

1. Scientology is not much different from other religions - it's just newer.

How to Suck at your Religion from The Oatmeal:

[Lordquinton]

2. To paraphrase Fight Club

"Her lie exposed my lie."

[Act_of_Reparation]

3. L. Ron Hubbard made the mistake of starting a religion in the age of investigative journalism.

And that's really the only thing that sets him apart.