Perhaps, but I find it odd that there is so much anti-Scientology and anti-Mormonism out there. Mainstream religions are trying to paint them both as cults, etc., and atheists are the unwitting pawns in the larger sectarian battle.
Few criticisms of Scientology focus only on the possibly disturbing aspects... most tend to scoff at the theology as well and accuse the faithful of being victims of brainwashing!
Maybe in the US, in Germany I have not noticed that it is especially other religious groups who do the criticizing. I think there is even an official warning from the government in Germany, though Scientology is not illegal. Not sure though - haven't really heard anything in a while...
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Perhaps, but I find it odd that there is so much anti-Scientology and anti-Mormonism out there. Mainstream religions are trying to paint them both as cults, etc., and atheists are the unwitting pawns in the larger sectarian battle.
Few criticisms of Scientology focus only on the possibly disturbing aspects... most tend to scoff at the theology as well and accuse the faithful of being victims of brainwashing!
Maybe in the US, in Germany I have not noticed that it is especially other religious groups who do the criticizing. I think there is even an official warning from the government in Germany, though Scientology is not illegal. Not sure though - haven't really heard anything in a while...