Former ED Int Bill Franks Details Murder Plot on British MP
Bill Franks was appointed Exec Director Int by Hubbard before he was pushed out by David Miscavige in the early 1980’s. Tom Smith Interviews him here.
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The Scientology Brainwashing Defense
The anti-cult movement provides the principle ideology almost all Ex-cult members are given to adopt after they leave their minority religions. The foundation of that anti-cult ideology is the belief in “brainwashing”. But does “brainwashing” really exist? Or is it just an excuse?
How the Anti Cult Movement Harms Ex-Cult Members
Adopting the beliefs of the anti-cult movement dramatically changes the views and attitudes of those who experience a loss of faith. Those changes have a profound effect on how Exes make sense of their own past. So we must ask: How helpful is the ideology of the anti cult movement in making sense of your life?
Signs & Symptoms of Cult Recovery
After 16 years in a cult, 15 years in an Anticult, and 9 years out of both, I know what it means to recover from a cult.
Deprogramming Witnesses a Huge Part of Raniere Criminal Case
Most all of the witnesses against Keith Raniere in his criminal trial went through government deprogramming before they testified. Studies have shown this re-deculturization greatly effects the Ex-cultist’s attitudes toward their experience.
Mike Rinder’s Upcoming Book Will Define Him
Will Mike’s New Book Lead Us To Where All the Bodies Are Buried, Finally Making Change to Scientology? Or Will it Just Be More of the Same MilqueToast Blather?
The Difference Between Ex-Scientology and Anti-Scientology
“Ex” is not “Anti”. Anti is a stance against. Ex is simply a former member, having many different stances about their former religious pursuit.
Religious Persecution of Minority Religions by Dick Anthony
The metaphor of ‘brainwashing’ is best understood as a social weapon for religious persecution which provides a “libertarian” rationale for the suppression of unpopular social movements and belief systems.
The US Government Controls All of NXIVM’s Intellectual Property
Here’s why you can’t find any of NXIVM’s technology anywhere on the Internet – the US government now owns and controls all of it. And they aren’t releasing it to the public for independent research. … Read more
Learning & Growing Out of Anti-Cultism as an Ex
When I first heard Scientology stories of abuse, I became very angry. I let that anger permeate my thinking & even my self-identity. Many Exes experience this.
Anonymous Rinder Apologist Runs the “Poor Mike Rinder!” Bit
Poor Mike Rinder: Mike was brainwashed! Mike had no choice! Mike was only following orders! But what about Scientology’s victims? Why hasn’t he helped them?
Can Mike Rinder Blame the ‘Brainwashing’ For What He Did as the Head of OSA?
In a Facebook Group called Scientology Deprogramming, which is made up of lots of Exes and long time critics of Scientology who think for themselves, I have not been able to find one tribal ninnie in it. Here are some important postings from it.
Brainwashing in Scientology: Security Checking & OW Write Ups
Former ED International of the Church of Scientology Bill Franks Reveals L Ron Hubbard’s Efforts to Create Brainwashing in Scientology.
The Brainwashing Myth by Rebecca Moore
The brainwashing myth Rebecca Moore, San Diego State University Nearly 40 years ago, my two sisters, Carolyn Layton and Annie Moore, were among those who planned the mass deaths in Jonestown on Nov. 18, 1978. … Read more
A Thorough Deconstruction of “Brainwashing” by the Dossier Project
The Dossier Project: Eight women who’ve been been accused of being “brainwashed sex slaves” in the global media deconstruct this superstition for all to see.