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Agnostic420 08/26/17 7:30:18 PM #1:	Filled with pedophiles, money launderers, child labor, not jobs, refusal of medicine... rape... abuse... some things that lead to suicide... And not to mention the leader hid his wife away from public -_- And why the ** don't they have to pay taxes. <cite>Agnostic420 posted [p:885502826] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>Filled with pedophiles, money launderers, child labor, not jobs, refusal of medicine... rape... abuse... some things that lead to suicide... And not to mention the leader hid his wife away from public -_- And why the ** don't they have to pay taxes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GreatEvilEmpire 08/26/17 7:31:12 PM #2:	The same reason why Islam exist. --- Sig under construction! <cite>GreatEvilEmpire posted [p:885502866] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>The same reason why Islam exist.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DreadedWave 08/26/17 7:33:43 PM #3:	Agnostic420 posted... Filled with pedophiles Catholicism? --- http://i.imgur.com/ngBbHlM.png <cite>DreadedWave posted [p:885502991] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Agnostic420 posted...</cite> <quote>Filled with pedophiles</quote> Catholicism?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSexMachine 08/26/17 7:34:15 PM #4:	Because of liberals. --- http://i.imgur.com/ONn23Tl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IExhqhH.gif <cite>TheSexMachine posted [p:885503014] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>Because of liberals.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Airhammy 08/26/17 7:38:44 PM #5:	They know how to cover their tracks and do everything within the law. All illegal activity is well hidden. They harassed the IRS until they got tax-exempt status. --- http://air-hammer.deviantart.com/ <cite>Airhammy posted [p:885503237] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>They know how to cover their tracks and do everything within the law. All illegal activity is well hidden. They harassed the IRS until they got tax-exempt status.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArtVandelay 08/26/17 7:39:54 PM #6:	Airhammy posted... They know how to cover their tracks and do everything within the law. All illegal activity is well hidden. They harassed the IRS until they got tax-exempt status. this. it's so fucked. just watch Going Clear, or even that Leah Remni show. Its all explained thoroughly. --- Vandelay Industries Importing & Exporting <cite>ArtVandelay posted [p:885503292] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Airhammy posted...</cite> <quote>They know how to cover their tracks and do everything within the law. All illegal activity is well hidden. They harassed the IRS until they got tax-exempt status.</quote> this. it's so fucked. just watch Going Clear, or even that Leah Remni show. Its all explained thoroughly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 08/26/17 7:40:41 PM #7:	they have very good lawyers <cite>Zikten posted [p:885503325] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>they have very good lawyers</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Esrac 08/26/17 7:42:33 PM #8:	If I recall correctly, they managed to get tax-exempt status by having thousands of members file individual lawsuits against the government until it relented. --- http://steamcommunity.com/id/Esrac <cite>Esrac posted [p:885503413] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>If I recall correctly, they managed to get tax-exempt status by having thousands of members file individual lawsuits against the government until it relented.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WaffIeElite 08/26/17 7:52:48 PM #9:	TheSexMachine posted... Because of liberals. Lol @ any idiot who thinks this. Religion is from the right wing nutjobs, and why all of them are allowed to flourish. --- I have a signature. Apparently this is important, but I still don't have my secret cool kid decoder ring yet. <cite>WaffIeElite posted [p:885503910] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheSexMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Because of liberals.</quote> Lol @ any idiot who thinks this. Religion is from the right wing nutjobs, and why all of them are allowed to flourish.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 08/26/17 11:29:58 PM #10:	WaffIeElite posted... TheSexMachine posted... Because of liberals. Lol @ any idiot who thinks this. Religion is from the right wing nutjobs, and why all of them are allowed to flourish. Scientology is a liberal religion <cite>Zikten posted [p:885513804] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>WaffIeElite posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheSexMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Because of liberals.</quote> Lol @ any idiot who thinks this. Religion is from the right wing nutjobs, and why all of them are allowed to flourish.</quote> Scientology is a liberal religion</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Webmaster4531 08/26/17 11:31:12 PM #11:	TheSexMachine posted... Because of liberals. Specifically libertarians. --- Ad Hominem. <cite>Webmaster4531 posted [p:885513871] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheSexMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Because of liberals.</quote> Specifically libertarians.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Feline_Heart 08/26/17 11:31:36 PM #12:	They don't have to pay taxes? I always wondered why anyone would become a scientologist, but now I know why --- Stay woke. <cite>Feline_Heart posted [p:885513897] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>They don't have to pay taxes? I always wondered why anyone would become a scientologist, but now I know why</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 08/26/17 11:34:15 PM #13:	Freedom of religion. The court lets anything be a religion because actually scrutinizing "valid" religions would fuck over the whole point of freedom in the first place. --- #FeelTheBern http://i.imgur.com/q5z4CUu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6B9oFXh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sy42Dlf.jpg <cite>lilORANG posted [p:885514022] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>Freedom of religion. The court lets anything be a religion because actually scrutinizing "valid" religions would fuck over the whole point of freedom in the first place.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hexenherz 08/26/17 11:42:15 PM #14:	Zikten posted... WaffIeElite posted... TheSexMachine posted... Because of liberals. Lol @ any idiot who thinks this. Religion is from the right wing nutjobs, and why all of them are allowed to flourish. Scientology is a liberal religion It's not really a <politically aligned> religion at all. I think the majority of people recognize it as a cult, it's just something to be tolerated. <cite>Hexenherz posted [p:885514417] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote><cite>WaffIeElite posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheSexMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Because of liberals.</quote> Lol @ any idiot who thinks this. Religion is from the right wing nutjobs, and why all of them are allowed to flourish.</quote> Scientology is a liberal religion</quote> It's not really a <politically aligned> religion at all. I think the majority of people recognize it as a cult, it's just something to be tolerated.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 08/27/17 2:25:34 AM #15:	It's mostly celebrities and they tend to be liberal <cite>Zikten posted [p:885521441] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>It's mostly celebrities and they tend to be liberal</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 08/27/17 2:27:17 AM #16:	Government kick backs. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:885521500] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>Government kick backs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vertania 08/27/17 2:27:36 AM #17:	Webmaster4531 posted... TheSexMachine posted... Because of liberals. Specifically libertarians. Wait, what? <cite>Vertania posted [p:885521508] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Webmaster4531 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheSexMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Because of liberals.</quote> Specifically libertarians.</quote> Wait, what?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 08/27/17 2:28:28 AM #18:	same reason islam, christianity and jehovas witnesses are allowed to exist --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:885521532] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>same reason islam, christianity and jehovas witnesses are allowed to exist</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Webmaster4531 08/27/17 2:31:12 AM #19:	Vertania posted... Webmaster4531 posted... TheSexMachine posted... Because of liberals. Specifically libertarians. Wait, what? Outlawing scientology would be authoritarian. --- Ad Hominem. <cite>Webmaster4531 posted [p:885521632] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Vertania posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Webmaster4531 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheSexMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Because of liberals.</quote> Specifically libertarians.</quote> Wait, what?</quote> Outlawing scientology would be authoritarian.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/27/17 2:43:51 AM #20:	Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. That's why. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:885522038] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><quote>Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.</quote> That's why.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamer99z 08/27/17 2:46:31 AM #21:	Feline_Heart posted... They don't have to pay taxes? I always wondered why anyone would become a scientologist, but now I know why Not the members but the church itself doesn't have to pay taxes because it's recognized as a legitimate church/religion which are tax exempt and get benefits. You don't get anything for being a scientologist. --- "You need to lay off the peanut-butthurt and u-jelly sandwiches" - Neon Octopus <cite>Gamer99z posted [p:885522114] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Feline_Heart posted...</cite> <quote>They don't have to pay taxes? I always wondered why anyone would become a scientologist, but now I know why</quote> Not the members but the church itself doesn't have to pay taxes because it's recognized as a legitimate church/religion which are tax exempt and get benefits. You don't get anything for being a scientologist.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vertania 08/27/17 2:47:05 AM #22:	Webmaster4531 posted... Outlawing scientology would be authoritarian. Uh... Okay... Just seems weird to blame it on Libertarians when they have practically no political power. <cite>Vertania posted [p:885522129] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Webmaster4531 posted...</cite> <quote>Outlawing scientology would be authoritarian.</quote> Uh... Okay... Just seems weird to blame it on Libertarians when they have practically no political power.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Webmaster4531 08/27/17 2:55:27 AM #23:	Vertania posted... Webmaster4531 posted... Outlawing scientology would be authoritarian. Uh... Okay... Just seems weird to blame it on Libertarians when they have practically no political power. You're fine with the shitpost I quoted? --- Ad Hominem. <cite>Webmaster4531 posted [p:885522384] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Vertania posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Webmaster4531 posted...</cite> <quote>Outlawing scientology would be authoritarian.</quote> Uh... Okay... Just seems weird to blame it on Libertarians when they have practically no political power.</quote> You're fine with the shitpost I quoted?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 08/27/17 2:55:36 AM #24:	Rika_Furude posted... same reason islam, christianity and jehovas witnesses are allowed to exist Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians, but freedom of religion means freedom of religion. It sucks, but the only way to fight it is as a society. There is nothing a government can do about it. That would be authoritarian bullshit. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:885522393] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>same reason islam, christianity and jehovas witnesses are allowed to exist</quote> Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians, but freedom of religion means freedom of religion. It sucks, but the only way to fight it is as a society. There is nothing a government can do about it. That would be authoritarian bullshit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vertania 08/27/17 2:59:06 AM #25:	Webmaster4531 posted... You're fine with the shitpost I quoted? I don't know. I'm drunk. <cite>Vertania posted [p:885522499] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Webmaster4531 posted...</cite> <quote>You're fine with the shitpost I quoted?</quote> I don't know. I'm drunk.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hexenherz 08/27/17 10:51:15 AM #26:	Dash_Harber posted... Rika_Furude posted... same reason islam, christianity and jehovas witnesses are allowed to exist Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians, but freedom of religion means freedom of religion. It sucks, but the only way to fight it is as a society. There is nothing a government can do about it. That would be authoritarian bullshit. I'm sorry, but there's nothing "authoritarian" or "bullshit" about a government cracking down on something that is far from a religious institution in which there is strong evidence the members are subject to hardcore mental abuse and indebtedness. <cite>Hexenherz posted [p:885532607] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>same reason islam, christianity and jehovas witnesses are allowed to exist</quote> Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians, but freedom of religion means freedom of religion. It sucks, but the only way to fight it is as a society. There is nothing a government can do about it. That would be authoritarian bullshit.</quote> I'm sorry, but there's nothing "authoritarian" or "bullshit" about a government cracking down on something that is far from a religious institution in which there is strong evidence the members are subject to hardcore mental abuse and indebtedness.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 08/27/17 10:55:25 AM #27:	Yeah, Scientology is just a cult and should be treated as such. They indoctrinate people, subject them to forced debt/blackmail if they try to leave and stalk/threaten/sue anyone who tries to mention or bring this to attention - just look at any of the documentaries done on them, or the various civil cases brought against them in America alone, or cases where they have spied on and attempted to frame several american officials. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:885532750] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, Scientology is just a cult and should be treated as such. They indoctrinate people, subject them to forced debt/blackmail if they try to leave and stalk/threaten/sue anyone who tries to mention or bring this to attention - just look at any of the documentaries done on them, or the various civil cases brought against them in America alone, or cases where they have spied on and attempted to frame several american officials.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 08/27/17 10:59:42 AM #28:	Tax-exempt status and great lawyers can help hide all means of disgusting abuse. I really wish the government would come down hard on all religions. We shouldn't look the other way just because we are worried about offending some religious folk. You can have your "sincerely held beliefs" without all the crime. If not, oh well. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:885532883] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>Tax-exempt status and great lawyers can help hide all means of disgusting abuse. I really wish the government would come down hard on all religions. We shouldn't look the other way just because we are worried about offending some religious folk. You can have your "sincerely held beliefs" without all the crime. If not, oh well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_Near_ 08/27/17 11:02:28 AM #29:	they blackmailed the government to give them the status of religion --- http://i.imgur.com/QoIYepz.gif Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you. <cite>_Near_ posted [p:885532988] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>they blackmailed the government to give them the status of religion</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alkeez 08/27/17 11:05:24 AM #30:	Do you guys think your country would be worse or better off by taxing religious institutions? --- 3DS FC: 3067-6595-2576 I'm like Jon Jones, I sound like Sean Combs and I got trombone size stones like John Holmes -Chael Sonnen <cite>Alkeez posted [p:885533101] in Why is Sci... [t:75711698]...</cite> <quote>Do you guys think your country would be worse or better off by taxing religious institutions?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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