God, what hell. I was in middle management at the time the org boards were being worked on. They’re probably still not figured out. I remember our execs doing endless proposals and we never heard of anything being approved. I think it’s because as long as “the org boards are wrong” there is an excuse as to why management doesn’t expand Scientology. When the real reason is that Scientology is NOT POSSIBLE to expand.
As an outsider, I always got the impression that DM didn’t (and doesn’t) want the church to expand. That would take sustained work and effort, which he doesn’t seem too keen on.
No, much better to rinse the existing flock, to get them to give, give, GIVE to whatever scam he’s got going on this week. Why bother bringing in new members when you can just get the Duggans or Craig Jensen to give a few more million in exchange for a bowling trophy?
Okay ... this is one crazy story and I believe every word of it. You're doing the heroic job of describing what it's like to lose your mind while still trying to keep yourself sane. Like you, I'd have tried to take control, but that wasn't possible, was it? Except there was a glimmer of sanity that you managed to maintain which, I suspect, turned out to be your door out of it. You put up with it for too long, but you don't need me to tell you that. You're having to relive it (at least to a degree) to describe it. What Dave did, amd still does, is the ruse you're exposing. Besides filling the rest of us in who weren't involved in that part of the Scientology experience, I continue to hope you're helping others who need to get out. Fingers crossed. My best to you as you keep writing about what you went through.
Mandatory Oath of Allegiance to Chairman of the Board, Religious Technology Center
*FOR IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE*
All Sea Org Members Read and Sign
TM: 24 hours upon receipt
Whereas, I hereby swear to worship Mr. Miscavige, body and soul, and unconditionally comply with his every command;
Whereas, I further pledge to never show the slightest disrespect to Mr. Miscavige in thought, deed, or expression. I understand I will be sent to the RPF for any such infraction.
Now, therefore, I unreservedly subscribe to this oath which is legal and binding. I am fully aware that I will suffer severe penalties should I violate any of these High Crimes in regards to Mr. Miscavige.
I meant to also say that the org board "fix" started in 98 with Shelly working on it with Int executives. They were getting in trouble on it left right and center. So, yes, it was going on a LONG time.
Wow, Tom, frickin unreal! I never went thru such absurdly abusive crap while I was there. I thought what I was seeing was insane but, this is 100 X worse.
God, what hell. I was in middle management at the time the org boards were being worked on. They’re probably still not figured out. I remember our execs doing endless proposals and we never heard of anything being approved. I think it’s because as long as “the org boards are wrong” there is an excuse as to why management doesn’t expand Scientology. When the real reason is that Scientology is NOT POSSIBLE to expand.
As an outsider, I always got the impression that DM didn’t (and doesn’t) want the church to expand. That would take sustained work and effort, which he doesn’t seem too keen on.
No, much better to rinse the existing flock, to get them to give, give, GIVE to whatever scam he’s got going on this week. Why bother bringing in new members when you can just get the Duggans or Craig Jensen to give a few more million in exchange for a bowling trophy?
Okay ... this is one crazy story and I believe every word of it. You're doing the heroic job of describing what it's like to lose your mind while still trying to keep yourself sane. Like you, I'd have tried to take control, but that wasn't possible, was it? Except there was a glimmer of sanity that you managed to maintain which, I suspect, turned out to be your door out of it. You put up with it for too long, but you don't need me to tell you that. You're having to relive it (at least to a degree) to describe it. What Dave did, amd still does, is the ruse you're exposing. Besides filling the rest of us in who weren't involved in that part of the Scientology experience, I continue to hope you're helping others who need to get out. Fingers crossed. My best to you as you keep writing about what you went through.
EXECUTIVE ETHICS ORDER 17 May AD75
Mandatory Oath of Allegiance to Chairman of the Board, Religious Technology Center
*FOR IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE*
All Sea Org Members Read and Sign
TM: 24 hours upon receipt
Whereas, I hereby swear to worship Mr. Miscavige, body and soul, and unconditionally comply with his every command;
Whereas, I further pledge to never show the slightest disrespect to Mr. Miscavige in thought, deed, or expression. I understand I will be sent to the RPF for any such infraction.
Now, therefore, I unreservedly subscribe to this oath which is legal and binding. I am fully aware that I will suffer severe penalties should I violate any of these High Crimes in regards to Mr. Miscavige.
________________________
S.O. Member
________________________
Witness
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Witness
I meant to also say that the org board "fix" started in 98 with Shelly working on it with Int executives. They were getting in trouble on it left right and center. So, yes, it was going on a LONG time.
Wow, Tom, frickin unreal! I never went thru such absurdly abusive crap while I was there. I thought what I was seeing was insane but, this is 100 X worse.