Many years ago while walking one day on London's Tottenham Court Road, I was approached by a pretty young woman as I drew level with the Church of Scientology building. She asked me if I would like to come inside for a free ' stress test, ' I told her that there was no point because there is not a single atom in the universe that is not undergoing some degree of stress. Pupils dilated she stared at me and I walked on my way.

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Anyone on this site who despises religion and cults, if they have not already watched the documentary on Scientology, 'Going Clear', should do so. As hideous as I thought this stupid cult was, I was appalled at the grifting, the blackmailing, the intimidation and the blatant criminality of this modern pseudo science cult. It is also a perfect example of how a cult can go from one lunatic to a whole movement with political and economic power in just a few decades, and how it is always the followers in cults, after the founders, who actually build the cult based on mythology of the founder. Also, although the documentary is careful, is it quite clear to me why these big star Scientologists, like Cruise and Travolta go along with it, despite what they must know about the activities of this cult. Let's just say it's a kind of blackmail. The power that this cult has in America is greater than the official numbers might suggest. Of course, it would be in America, wouldn't it. In Europe it is largely banned, but I've read that authorities tolerate small Scientology groups there, not wanting to create a persecution complex situation that might only broaden its appeal. I watched this documentary and it only made me loathe religions and cults even more than I did before.