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Having once worked in a law firm where an entire wall (biiig wall) of files were lawsuits of people trying to get their financial lives back from Scientology, and considering that my dad had his own run in with the incredibly aggressive "religion," I have to say I'm not too concerned if someone should take offense. I probably like our thetan loving brethren, but I really despise the tactics used by the religion. Love the sinner, hate the sin, as they say. Mormons have some kooky beliefs, but are usually the nicest people you'd ever meet, and create an incredible culture of "family" for their followers. Born Agains talk in tongues and know that they're the only ones getting into Heaven. Point is, lots of religions have some nutty around them, but Scientology is nutty and dangerous.

In the interest of full disclosure, this LoTter's spiritual practice leans towards Religious Science, a more practical descendant of Christian Science. Less Christ, more science. I don't agree with everything, but it sets a good tone for me. Oh, and I go to Disneyland almost every weekend. Poke your fun.

Freedom of religion and tolerance for our fellows is important, but when nutties like Mr. Cruise get on TV and say that psychiatry kills and depression can be cured with a few visits to the Celebrity Centre, I think they need to be ridiculed long and hard.