Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Inside Scientology with Mike Rinder, Part I: An Origin Story
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Jan 21, 2025 Mike Rinder, a former senior official of the Church of Scientology and co-host of Scientology: Fair Game, shares his deep insights into the controversial organization. He discusses the origins of Scientology and the precarious balance of faith and manipulation. Rinder sheds light on the practice of 'fair gaming' against critics and delves into the psychological control exerted over members. Listeners will find the revelations about auditing and the financial traps laid for followers particularly startling.
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Rinder's Scientology Upbringing
- Mike Rinder, raised in a Scientologist family, aspired to work with L. Ron Hubbard.
- This was seen as a high honor, akin to learning from Buddha, within the Scientology community.
Hubbard's Dual Nature
- L. Ron Hubbard had a contradictory personality, capable of great charm and intense rage.
- This duality made it hard to recognize Hubbard's negative traits as genuine flaws.
Scientology's Self-Blame System
- Scientology teaches that individuals are responsible for their own experiences, both good and bad.
- This belief system reinforces self-blame and discourages criticism of the organization.