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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Earth and human creation | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been getting very confused in how scientology believes how the earth and mankind was created. ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've been out of town and forgot to set myself away on ... | |
| Your perception of scientology | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Do you earnestly believe that none of the 'tech' practiced by the church is whatsoever useful? If ... A: Alright, my mistake then. You are correct, I do have my mind made up about them, and if you want to ... | |
| Your perception of scientology | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Do you earnestly believe that none of the 'tech' practiced by the church is whatsoever useful? If ... A: Mike - I am not going to go through the list of tech and list out which I believe has merit and ... | |
| Your perception of scientology | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Do you earnestly believe that none of the 'tech' practiced by the church is whatsoever useful? If ... A: Mike - Scientology does have many basic teachings that are both helpful and instill good morals. ... | |
| medication | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am very saddened by the loss of Jett Travolta and my sympathies to his family. If someone had ... A: Sadly enough, Scientologists are taught that any "disability" can be cured by hours of auditing ... | |
| scientology | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that scientology training includes an exercise where the new initiate ends up "Shouting ... A: You must be referring to Training Routine (TR) 8, where the idea is to "command" the ashtray to ... | |
| Thetans | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: What exactly are thetans and how did L Ron Hubbard discover them? A: In Scientology a "thetan" is what other religions may consider a soul, or your spirit. It is ... | |
| Gulags | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Marc. I wanted to know, is it true what they say about the church operating forced labor camps? A: Jennifer - You must be referring to the Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF). I will attempt to be ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Marc Abian
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Expertise
I am able to answer most questions about the abuses of and within the 'church.' I can answer most questions about the on-going Scientology vs. Anonymous conflict, and address the lies/half truths that are being thrown around.
Experience
I have studied cults for nearly 30 years, most recently Scientology after nearly being absorbed into the 'church' in the late 70's. I have interviewed a number of current and ex-Scientology members, as well as read the materials through OT VIII that is considered 'classified' by Scientology.
Education/Credentials
Masters in Religious History, with a minor focus on Cult Religions at Western Washington's Fair Haven program.
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