@Daddie0 said:

As far as Miscavige, it seems this recent criticism of Scientology is centered around him. As a matter of fact, some of my research has shown that there are break-away groups of scientologists who didn't agree with the direction Miscavige was going. So one of the questions is whether such abuse was built into the "religion" or just manifestations of later personalities running it. It is quite an intriguing case study as it's a very modern religious development.

The abuse started with Miscavige IMO. I think he has small man's syndrome.. (he's 5'1)

I think there's something really suspicious about his wife who hasn't been seen for years. I just read an article that headlined "Finally a pic with Miscavige and his wife or something like that, dated this month. The photo is quite a few years old.

@ausfem said:

@Daddie0 said:

As far as Miscavige, it seems this recent criticism of Scientology is centered around him. As a matter of fact, some of my research has shown that there are break-away groups of scientologists who didn't agree with the direction Miscavige was going. So one of the questions is whether such abuse was built into the "religion" or just manifestations of later personalities running it. It is quite an intriguing case study as it's a very modern religious development.

The abuse started with Miscavige IMO. I think he has small man's syndrome.. (he's 5'1)

I think there's something really suspicious about his wife who hasn't been seen for years. I just read an article that headlined "Finally a pic with Miscavige and his wife or something like that, dated this month. The photo is quite a few years old.

I know there's debate about this, but didn't the LAPD say they "met with the person" basically confirming she is alive (whether or not she is "free" may well be debatable)?

I don't know, it still sounded pretty suss to me..(but that could be me because I watch too many crime shows) The police didn't give much away. But you could be right, he probably has her locked up on some estate somewhere. He sounds like a real meglomaniac and I wouldn't be surprised if he has her hidden somewhere for something minor that he disapproved of.

@ausfem said:

I think Tom Cruise loves the adoration. With all the evidence out there, with regards to physical and psychological abuse, separation of families, cheap labour, virtual imprisonment for the slightest offence etc... Also quite a bit of information on youtube, and probably books i'm shocked the Govt hasn't done something about this. It's obvious they are not a church, but an abusive cult.

I feel the same way about the Catholic church. How many more boys (and girls) have to be sexually abused before something is done?

With Scientology, how many more allegations of abuse and being held captive will it take to get this obvious moneymaking scheme shut down?

Another redo for those fascinated by cults is the documentary Holy Hell.

The more I learn about cults, the more my mind is boggled by how many there are, and how many otherwise rational, intelligent, "normal" people get sucked into them. I think the promise of friendship and community and good health and success in life is obviously hard to resist for many people, even if you have to endure some unsavoury stuff along the way.