Review: Great overview of Scientology.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2013
I am somewhat biased against Scientology, part of it is due to the things I have read in the media and websites by ex-Scientologist. However, whenever I feel biased about something I make it my duty to study it. I wanted to face my fears/biases without giving the Church of Scientology my mailing address or buying Dianetics. This is why I picked this book. I liked it, it was fair and balanced, clear, it features pro and anti-Scientology viewpoints, it mentions controversial events like Operation Snow White, the leak of the Xenu story, etc. I learned a lot. For example, I learned that in 1955, Hubbard launched project celebrity with the goal of getting 63 people to join. In the end, I have decided not to give this religion a chance. It's not for me. This doesn't mean it's a bad religion, and I do give them credit for helping drug addicts beat the habit, but I think I'm happier being spiritual and not part of an organization. Perhaps I'm like the old Woody Allen joke: "I wouldn't want to be part of a club that would have me as a member."