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Daughter and this classmate of hers have been dating since August. She told us him & his whole family are Scientologists. I’m not going to lie, I didn’t know anything about it until she mentioned it, my first thought was “oh, they believe in science? That’s cool”. Then I looked it up online… and I still don’t understand anything. Most sources say it’s a bad thing, but I don’t get what it’s all actually about, as in doctrine, beliefs, activities, etc. I don’t even understand if it’s an actual religion or one of those pay-to-level-up self-care courses. One of the most confusing things I’ve ever read about. So if anyone could explain it straight to the point, I’d be very grateful.

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[-] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 1 points 3 hours ago

I thought the mission earth was basically the religion stuff. I don't think it was making fun I think it was just how wacky everything was with his creation.

[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 hours ago

There are parts of it where he explicitly has the aliens talking about how stupid humans are for following dumbass religions, and how easily religious leaders - of any religion - can be bribed with power, money, and sex.

Its definitely not in support of any religion

[-] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 1 points 1 hour ago

yeah I took that as going after the "other".

[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

The sheer number of different religions and the general talk about any religion, as well as the laughter at the idea of a god other than power, would have me disagree on that.

But that's the fun thing about books - everyone gets their own interpretation of the message!

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