The Megyn Kelly Show Escaping Scientology, Tom Cruise's Impact, and a Prison of Belief, with Mike Rinder | EP. 400
Sep 28, 2022
Mike Rinder, former senior executive of the Church of Scientology and author of "A Billion Years," shares his gripping journey out of Scientology. He reveals how the organization enforces emotional suppression and the devastating practice of 'disconnection' from loved ones. Rinder sheds light on the Church’s tactics of surveillance and control, particularly regarding celebrities like Tom Cruise, whose influence is profound. He discusses the personal impact on family and relationships, painting a vivid picture of life inside and the complexities involved in escaping a cult.
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Rinder's Introduction to Scientology
- Mike Rinder's parents joined Scientology in Australia in the late 1950s after hearing about it from a neighbor.
- By age six, Rinder was raised in a Scientology family, learning L. Ron Hubbard's teachings as the guiding principles.
Hubbard's Godlike Status
- L. Ron Hubbard presented himself as just a man, not a god, in public statements.
- However, internal Scientology teachings reveal Hubbard's belief in his unique ability to solve mankind's problems.
Disconnection: A Double-Edged Sword
- Scientology's disconnection policy allows members to remove toxic people.
- While seemingly positive, this practice is weaponized to control information and prevent criticism.
