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Some Scientologists regard Hubbard as Maitreya. [24] The concept of the thetan has also been observed as being very similar to those promulgated in various mid-20th century UFO religions. [25] According to Lawrence Wright, author of Going Clear, exteriorization "is the sense that one has actually left his physical being behind". [26]: 14
Scientologists believe that thetans can exteriorize; leave their body. [146] The thetan is considered an immortal being who has been reincarnated many times over. [147] Someone who has died is said to have "dropped the body". [148] Scientology refers to the existence of a Supreme Being, but practitioners are not expected to worship it. [149]
The Emmy-nominated episode, which also lampooned Scientologists Tom Cruise and John Travolta as closeted homosexuals, depicted Xenu as a vaguely humanoid alien with tentacles for arms, in a sequence that had the words "This Is What Scientologists Actually Believe" superimposed on screen. [93]
Author Richard Holloway writes that the underlying principle in Scientology is the ancient Hindu doctrine of reincarnation or samsara, but without nirvana. Scientologists believe in the immortality of souls that travel from one body to another in a span of a trillion years, without final salvation or damnation.
It is known as "The Truth Revealed". It was initially released to select high-ranking public Scientologists in 1988. [30] In OT VIII, dated 1980, Hubbard explains the document is intended for circulation only after his death. Its purpose is to explain the untold story of Hubbard's life's work. [31]
"Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath"/A&E. Mike Rinder said he and the 100 or so others being held in the Hole had to eat "slop" and that they weren't able to come and go as they pleased.
In December 2018, Jezebel reported that Rathbun had posted videos on his website that praised Scientology and criticized ex-Scientologist Leah Remini. Jezebel also suggested that Rathbun had actually re-joined Scientology. [184] Joe Reaiche: 1958– 2005 Former rugby league footballer who is the father of Alanna Masterson and Jordan Masterson ...
Recently, Alex Gibney, the filmmaker behind the documentary Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, expressed shock that Tom Cruise, a famed Scientologist, has not been called out for ...