UK Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Should scientology become a religion? Personally, I don't think so. The idea of some recent author having his own religion should be an alien concept. Many famous people are, for some reason, becoming scientologists. Oh, that and I'm a Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 ... Anything can be/is a religion if lots of people follow it, and believe it's doctrines. It doesn't bother me. Why does it bother you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairdriver Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 To me, the Bible is just a made-up story (or at least a very very exaggerated story) so I don't see why another work of fiction can't be classed as the basis of a religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 ^^ So, really, you don't really care if people started following Harry Potter. Oh, and I resent that thing you said about the Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I have a problem with any religion based on beliefs as opposed to ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaggis Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Relgions is just what people believe. There's no proof whatsoever god exists. Which is why many people are atheists, like I am. Scientology though is a complete and utter joke, but if people want to follow it then thats their choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 ^^ So, really, you don't really care if people started following Harry Potter. Oh, and I resent that thing you said about the Bible. Most christians would, lol. But he's correct. The Bible one can buy in any bookstore is just paper and ink. It's a collection of stories people base their lives around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairdriver Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 If people believe that Harry Potter was a good book to base their lives around, thats fine. It does have some quite powerful morals in it though, like love conquers all. The Bible has morals underneath all the fiction, and in that respect I admire it. Hearing stories which are obviously not true does not make me admire it. At the end of the day, religion just acts as a set of morals to which you should live your life. All the stuff on top of that is irrelevant really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaggis Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 If people believe that Harry Potter was a good book to base their lives around, thats fine. It does have some quite powerful morals in it though, like love conquers all. The Bible has morals underneath all the fiction, and in that respect I admire it. Hearing stories which are obviously not true does not make me admire it. At the end of the day, religion just acts as a set of morals to which you should live your life. All the stuff on top of that is irrelevant really... Couldn't of put it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monopolyman Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 It has no basis of worship therefore it cannot be a religion, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Scientology is even more ridiculous than other religions as the organisation is obviously in it just for profit and sucking out their members - it really is a cult. It has no right to get a religious status. Personally I'm against these protected statuses for religions altogether, but if one 'religion' doesn't even remotely deserve one, it's Scientology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twozzok Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Anyone even thinking Scientology should become a religion is stupid. It is a cult. An extremely dangerous and powerful one at that. I strongly suggest everyone read http://www.lermanet.com and http://xenu.net/cb-faq.html Germany has the right idea about how to deal with them. Read up on what they think about Scientology and the CoS. EDIT: http://www.whyaretheydead.net/ <-- What are your crimes Mark!!! <-- This ones just hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatnickc Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 ^^ So, really, you don't really care if people started following Harry Potter. Oh, and I resent that thing you said about the Bible. I wouldn't care if people started following Harry Potter - I think/know it's made up, so I wouldn't join them. To say that you resent that he said that the Bible was made up isn't in my view acceptable. You can disagree with him, but to resent his views isn't on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Relgions is just what people believe. There's no proof whatsoever god exists. Which is why many people are atheists, like I am. Scientology though is a complete and utter joke, but if people want to follow it then thats their choice. Seconded (though I'm not an aethiest.) @ Fatnickc- I didn't mean to insult either of you- it's just that I can get a little over the top when it comes to religion. Anyway, this isn't one of those religion threads where there's just a strong argument- this is about scientology and why it's so stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairdriver Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Yes scientology is stupid, but that doesn't mean it can't be a religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Yes scientology is stupid, but that doesn't mean it can't be a religion. A petition was sent to Tony Blair about it to stop it being a religion. He's not in power any more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Couldn't of put it better myself. Couldn't HAVE. One of my pet peeves - people putting "of" instead of "have" or at the very least a "'ve" at the end of what they're saying. Think about the word - "of" makes no sense! ... Back on topic (sort of)... Didn't Rummy make a thread about scientology, like, two weeks ago or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaggis Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Couldn't HAVE. One of my pet peeves - people putting "of" instead of "have" or at the very least a "'ve" at the end of what they're saying. Think about the word - "of" makes no sense! ... Back on topic (sort of)... Didn't Rummy make a thread about scientology, like, two weeks ago or something? Sorry! my excuse is my ex english teacher who sucks and yeh, he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mundi Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Atheists saying that Scientology shouldn´t be an religion.... If i´m not mistaken if your an atheist then you don´t believe in any religion, right? So why call it stupid and bitch about it? (not aimed at topic creator) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killthenet Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Scientology demands that people pay if they want to find out more about the "religion". That's what's wrong with it. Their whole belief system is based on making money. They don't give a damn about their members, just about how many there are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zell Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Well they kinda deserve to have their money taken off them for believing in such bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Atheists saying that Scientology shouldn´t be an religion.... If i´m not mistaken if your an atheist then you don´t believe in any religion, right?So why call it stupid and bitch about it? (not aimed at topic creator) The topic creator has actually said a couple of times that he is delusional, not an atheist. As an atheist, I have no problems with Scientology becoming a religion as I don't believe, or adhere to, the "sanctity of religion", which makes religion a trump card. I don't want to drag this thread off topic, so I will take that point no further. I really don't want to get involved in this thread, as those of you who have been on this forum for a good while will no that it will result in me posting some mini-essays, and believers leaving with bruised egos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twozzok Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Because it's harmful? They don't believe in mental disorders... Call me prejudice but god damn if you think Mental Disorders are myths then well, people are gonna think you're a bit stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 http://www.xenutv.com Scientology is a criminal cult. http://www.xenutv.com/trust/leipzig.htm#tanya Watch Tanya's story. Very disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Scientology is a criminal cult. Replace "Scientology" with "Christianity", "Islam", or "Judaism" and it still makes sense. And yes, I know there are others, but these are the main offenders and the ones I am most familiar with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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