Scientology A Proper Religion Now Apparently

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25331754

And here I was, thinking that Scientology was just a cult for daft, credulous Americans with more money than sense. But according to a British Supreme Court ruling, Scientology should now be accorded the same status as Christianity, etc.

You couldn't make it up if you tried !

[emmie]

not just Americans, it has a following in Britain.

[mikey4444]

Ludwig...you may very well be right but it isn't half as funny or snappy as Noel's version !

More NC.....

"Norfolk...very flat"

"Wouldn't it be dreadful to live in a country where they didn't have tea?”

“Television is for appearing on - not for looking at.”

"It'll never get well if you pick it.”

[mikey4444]

Just heard a wonderful quote on the News Quiz....apparently Scientology was based on a rejected script for Blake's Seven !

[jomifl]

http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-06-24/news/Scientologys-Crushing-Defeat/
Doesn't a proper religion have god on it's side?

[mibn2cweus]

Interesting to see how, even in our modern times, an entire religion can be created and evolve, based purely on a most bizarre fiction.

[FredPuli43]

Mormonism isn't all that old, and that is based on the most absurd fiction. The Book of Mormon, the musical, [ Spoiler alert !!!] is based on the premiss that anyone could create a new religion right now, and lure followers from Mormonism. That is quite plausible. After all, people who are devout Mormons have accepted that it is possible to "believe six impossible things before breakfast", so must be capable of believing six novel ones.

[boingo]

I am going to build a shed in my back garden and start a new religion. It will be called Clooneyality. I will welcome all who share my view 'Good God, he is so lovely' as well as people who prefer to follow Bradism, HolyJolie or Deppoligy. As long as you play nice and don't try to convince me that Bradism is better than Clooneyality you will be fine. Please bring your own food as I am skint. You can eat what you like but smoked haddock will have to be consumed outside as I can't stand the smell.

[LazyGun]

I could go for HolyJolie :)

[boingo]

LazyGun, although she is not my cup of tea, you would be most welcome!

[Bob_Plumb]

"You couldn't make it up if you tried !"
Erm, L Ron Hubbard did exactly that!

[mikey4444]

Indeed he did Bob !

I have just finished Asimov's "Foundation Trilogy"...there would seem to be plenty of material there for a New Religion, that would be much more believable and entertaining than Mormonism or Scientology. Or Christianity come to that !

R. Daneel Olivaw for Pope !

[seadogg]

Is Scientology the old Christian Science?

[Spoonboy]

They should make ABers a religious movement too!!

[humbersloop]

^^no seadogg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Science

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology

^spoonboy, they have

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1066858.html

[tonyav]

Spoony, do not click on that bottom link that hippy chick has posted, you will be lost forever !.

[humbersloop]

tony, look into my eyes...

[seadogg]

Thanks sloops and a self administered slap on the wrist for not checking it out.

[tonyav]

humbersloop
tony, look into my eyes...


DOH.