XPost: alt.religion.scientology   
   From: napsterneorenegade@hotmail.com   
      
   Matty B wrote:   
   > Ever since I starte studying Scientology I have been able to naturally   
   > and consciously get my so-called "ADHD" under control and could   
   > visualize how, after some more scientology-related work, could rid of   
   > the problem forever.   
      
   As long as you don't discount that there are other things that can help you.   
      
   > Ever since I found the principles of   
   > Dianetics/Scientology, my life has never been better. PLEASE NOTE: I   
   > HAVE NOT BEEN TO A SCIENTOLOGY CHURCH AND HAVE NOT SPOKEN TO A   
   > SCIENTOLOGIST. I HAVE READ PARTS OF HUBBARD'S BOOKS AND APPLIED THE   
   > PRINCIPLES MYSELF. THEREFORE THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY THAT I COULD   
   > HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED. THE FACTS ARE EXTREMELY CLEAR WHEN YOU   
   > EXPERIENCE THEM YOURSELF. IF I GET AUDITING, IT WILL BE BECAUSE I   
   > BELIEVE THAT THE WORK THAT I PUT INTO IT MYSELF WILL BENEFIT MY   
   > WELL-BEING. NO ONE TOLD ME HOW TO THINK AND WHAT TO DO.   
      
   You don't need to be face to face with somebody to be brainwashed by   
   them. Media can be a very effective brainwashing tool and in fact   
   Dianetics is fairly effective at drawing otherwise intelligent people   
   into Scientology.   
      
   > Yes, I also   
   > think a lot of what Hubbard believed was a little nutty. So what! When   
   > the basics work, they work.   
      
   Well, that's good. I'm happy that you can choose what applies to you. Be   
   careful though; there are a number of Scientology teachings that do   
   nothing to benefit you, and everything to distance you from the rest of   
   the world and make you feel as if Scientology is your extended family.   
      
   > THere's nothing crazy about reality.   
      
   Right. Crazy is in how someone chooses to perceive reality. :)   
      
   > Hubbard was allowed to believe what he wanted (i.e. aliens and   
   > specifics about the universe) just as his devout followers are. I am a   
   > follower of Scientology, not L. Ron Hubbard. Anyone can be. Get the   
   > difference?   
      
   Yup. Looks like you're doing great and will continue to do so. Just keep   
   that critical mind. It's an asset!   
      
   - NRen2k5   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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