Scientology's Credibility Questioned Over Video Channel

stonyandcher writes to share that the Church of Scientology has come under fire for some items on their recently launched video channel. Most notably, claims have been leveled that dignitaries in one of their videos were faked and at least one of the people featured in the video is claiming their statements were taken out of context.

Credibility???

[Naughty Bob]

Scientology's Credibility...

(Splutter!) That got me.... Also questioned this week-

Bears' woodland sanitary habits
Pope's Nazi youth
Apple enthusiasts' devotion....

Video? Nice!

[rrohbeck]

Do they have any cool vids of Xenu and the starships? Volcanoes? That could rival the Sci-Fi Channel.

Yes, it's the video channel that's done it

[Reality Master 201]

Prior to that screwup, they were a vast reservoir of credibility.

Tom Cruise a fake?

[elodoth]

I'm convinced that Tom Cruise is being faked as well. I mean, come on guy, you did Top Gun! Get some self respect.

Re:Video? Nice!

[oatworm]

If you want a picture of the starships, just go here [google.com].

Re:Credibility???

[Gat0r30y]

Scientology's senior leadership replied saying: "Bears use outhouses just like all the other woodland creatures"
"The Pope was on vacation to Bermuda during the youth in question"
"And whats with those Apple enthusiasts, damn, like seriously, there more devoted than Xenu!"

A name for RockBand!

[Anonymous Coward]

Xenu and the Body Thetans!

Coming to a concert hall near you.

Judgment shall cometh

[spungo]

Be warned. I have recorded all your names. Thou art but Thetans on the sleeve of humanity. Praise Xenu... and retain decent counsel.

Re:Credibility???

[Himring]

Most notably, claims have been leveled...."

What's the best build/spec for a claim? Is that frost or fire?

Re:Credibility???

[SharpFang]

What Xenu? You're not supposed to know that!

Re:The last frantic grapsing of a desperate group

[ardle]

those suckers will continue to buy penis enlargement products from poorly written emails, and give their remaining money to Scientology

I'm sure Tom Cruise won't appreciate you broadcasting his secret ;-)
Wouldn't it be mad if the penis enlargment companies were owned by the COS or a subsidiary?

Re:Video? Nice!

[Just Some Guy]

Do they have any cool vids of Xenu and the starships? Volcanoes? That could rival the Sci-Fi Channel.

Yes, but it didn't go over very well [imdb.com].

Re:The main issue is lying liars.

[Opportunist]

"Nietzsche is God" - Logic

O noes!

[antikaos]

I'm going to have to go find a new religion to join now, I had o so much faith invested into Scientology.

Re:Credibility???

[Chris Burke]

What's the best build/spec for a claim? Is that frost or fire?

I personally prefer a Flame build, you puss-oozing brain damaged sad excuse for an inebriated baboon!

Re:Can't stand these looneys

[jbeaupre]

It's been replaced by mouse and keyboard. Not as viscerally satisfying as chasing someone through the dark to inflict vicious wounds, but you can eat chips while you inflict vicious comments.

Re:Won't be the first time a religion did this.

[Schnapple]

A phrase that gets passed around [theregister.co.uk]: Calling Scientology a 'religion' really is an awful lot like calling Dunkin' Donuts a 'restaurant'

Re:Credibility???

[JohnnyGTO]

A bear and a rabbit meet up in the woods. Bear turns to rabbit and asks "Do you have a problem with poop sticking to your fur?" "Why no." answers the rabbit. Where in the bear promptly wipes his ass with the rabbit!

video channel

[jessemckinney]

"recently launched video channel"

I can see it now. 24 hours of John Travolta, Kristy Allie, and Tom Cruise movies....

Sounds like a winner!

Re:Credibility???

[Mister Whirly]

Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13, 1911 - January 24, 1986)
Not sure about you, but I am pretty impressed that this guy was writing bad sci-fi years before he was born...

Re:Scientology is the quintessential religion

[gnarlyhotep]

Scientology is no more ridiculous ... killing your first born.

Pretty sure my parents didn't consider that too terribly rediculous at several points during my youth...

Re:Credibility???

[pla]

"And whats with those Apple enthusiasts, damn, like seriously, there more devoted than Xenu!"

...They then apologized for the pneumonia we would all shortly die of due to his indiscretion in mentioning an OT-III idea to those unprepared to hear about the awesome truth of X*N*.

Quick, everyone grab your e-meters, you may still have time to save yourselves! And if not, better luck next planet - And avoid the volcanos!

Re:Won't be the first time a religion did this.

[frosty_tsm]

I'm not accusing you of being a Scilon

I'm sorry, but I believe the correct spelling is Cylon [wikipedia.org].

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Re:Credibility???

[jollyreaper]

What? You're saying Carrot Top doesn't have dignitude?

Re:Credibility???

[Mister Whirly]

If I were a Scientologist (I most certainly am not), I would accuse you of deliberately trying to spread false information about their glorious leader. But since I am not, I believe you were simply mistaken.

Re:Credibility???

[mav[LAG]]

None of them are based on any factual evidence at all. That is what faith means. Belief in the absence of logical proof, and material evidence.

No factual evidence at all - riiight. A handful of frightened men just suddenly started a movement that was large enough to attract the attention of Nero within a generation? And those thousands of copies of eyewitness accounts just sprang from nowhere I suppose?

Besides, faith in the New Testament documents means either forensic proof, loyalty or faithfulness - just the opposite of your definition. Do I believe William Ramsay who spent a lifetime digging up the Middle East verifying the accuracy of the NT documents or some random slashdotter? Choices, choices...

If this is what passes for reasoned scepticism these days, then bring it on.

Re:Credibility???

[EdIII]

I humbly bow before you, glorious (and always anonymous) Grammar Nazi.

I am grateful for the blessings you have bestowed upon this poor and unworthy blogging slob. Thank You. :)

I also am sure this will get another flamebait/troll mod, as my non-anonymous responses to your group always gets :)

Ummmm, in all seriousness though you stopped at "I think what the quote should of". Do I respond with a "NEXT"? Was the rest of the post grammatically correct? Please I have to know.

You guys are like a spelling/grammar checker except your interface is usually a bit more "snooty" and has too much lag.

P.S - If you could please check this post for spelling and grammar that would be appreciated too. Thanks. XOxoOXOxoxOOXOXoxooxOOXOXXo

P.P.S - I am totally serious about helping me out since you bastards are always right! It's so embarrasing :)