Leah Remini's producer should consider you to be a part of their show. You are articulate, well-spoken, heartwarming as a person, someone people can easily empathize with.
Hi Derek Thank you for your informative video .. I am from the UK and you have saved me from being sucked into scientology .. I had just done the "personality test" on line and was about to pay them a visit .. i had seen there website and really thought they could give me an extra "lift" in life .. I really knew nothing about it (call me stupid if you want) ..i honestly believed that after seeing the website and seeing the videos ,all the naysayers where wrong .. I now know this is not the case, and i think after watching your uploads and seeing others ,and actually reading about it (and taking notice) ,i cant believe how stupid i was ..I wish you all the best in life
Derek, why is everyone freaking out about Scientology, is it simply fear of the unknow or just a common miss conception. After all my mom refuses to watch enything with Tom Cruise in, because he's a Scientologist. In fact that's the reason I watched this video.
I have watched other ex-sci talk and it amazed me how poorly they expressed themselves since Sci is all about communication, you are very articulate and can express yourself very well
I truly appreciate your objective take on Truth, and how you are not bringing emotion or opinion into this, simply stating your observations and even encouraging the viewer to read up on the church's side. You're right, that's what a normal person does, and encouraging big picture perspective as well as seeing from all sides is encouraging free thought...the opposite of what you had to contend with. Thank you for this 😊
Thank you so much for this explanation! Were they okay with you leaving though? I've heard horror stories about how they try to ruin people's lives if they try to leave, and even worse if people speak badly about the cult. I wish you all the best :)
Thankfully I haven't experienced that yet... I haven't tried to sue them, and they have a lot of lawsuits on their hands right now. So I think they are busy dealing with bigger fish than me. But I am well aware that at any moment I could become a target of their harassment. And you would hear about it on here.
Thanks for uploading! This is so cool. Explains the process of indoctrination. And your definition is so beautiful. I 'll search your other videos! Thanks again
I was approached by someone selling an L.R. Hubbard Dianetics book in Poole, England in the early 1990's. I bought the book because it seemed interesting. I soon put it down when I saw 'church' mentioned. So, they are not supposed to research things. What do movie stars think happens before a movie script is written? Lot's of research. It is not necessary to know the historical meanings of words, just how they are used now and how their meanings change in context.
I have a friend, lets say he's named Raymond. He believes in Scientology and can detect a lie like anything. Is there something that they teach you or is there any ways to block that?
Like most ppl watching, I am fascinated by scientology. You're videos give me what I've been looking for for years. In depth explanations of how the brainwashing works and how it is administered. Incredible videos bud 10/10. Don't stop, I think you're going to end up being a big player in Scientology's decline
So what's your thoughts on all these celebrities like Will & Jada Smith being scientologists? I thought & still do to an extent, that they were just extremely spiritual but this explanation blows my mind. It's hard to imagine them buying into this
Will Smith is wealthy enough to avoid being seen going into the celebrity center as he knows if could be detrimental to how the public views him. Especially with all the human rights abuses scientology is guilty of. There are plenty of members of this cult who can afford to have the "teachers" come in secret to their homes. This is reportedly what will smith and his family do. It's too late for Tom Cruise and John Travolta. Kirstie Alley seems to be a total mess. But to put it simply, Scientology is being exposed day by day for being a horrible, murderous cult and there aren't many stars who are going to publicly tie their names into it.
I clicked on this hoping for Scientology to be the belief of science with some religious elements added in, kind of like the big bang theory and evolution instead of "And then on the 3rd day god created man" but truthfully, Scientology sounds more crazy to me than other religions.
I thought they worshipped aliens and believed that aliens made earth and created humans to put on earth. pretty much like god is a alien not a spirit... that would be cool if it was.
I am an atheist, always have been, always will be. The whole Scientology thing is just the biggest load of bullshit along with all the other religions. I can respect anyone's beliefs in whatever religion they decide is the one for them. If it makes them happy to believe in scientology or whatever other religion they practice then i'll not go out of my way to judge them, even though I know that whatever they believe in, in my opinion, is a load of complete crap.
if u believe that there is no God then explain love and emotion explain to me your purpose in life I don't want u to get depressed because u are important to the creator which is why I believe in God he gave me a purpose in life and loves me and died for not just me for u too and if any one gives their life for u I believe that you should live your life for as long as you can with as much joy as u can because someone thought u were worth dying for im praying for u :)
MySlimdudestyle Ok, i'll just start by saying, this what you believe in and I respect that, I however do not believe in anything you have said so it means nothing to me. You ask me to explain my beliefs on love and emotion, and the purpose in life, ok. All living things, experience some degree of love and emotion, humans more so due to being vastly more intelligent and are more self-concious. The purpose/meaning of life is a sheer myth. There is no defined path, your life is what you decide to make it and define your own meaning so when you inevitably die you can say you lead a full happy life that you set out for yourself. But what I will add to all of this, you stated your belief system while questioned mine, I have not questioned yours or anyone else's, so if you do feel the need to waste your time with the pointless 'praying' that you do, please use this time to realise of how much of a bigot that you are. :)
I am sorry I am being a bigot but I believe that anyone who doesn't believe and dies will suffer forever I believe that no one should have to go through that so I will continue to talk to you if u wish I don't want to seem annoying to you I also believe that humans are vastly more intelligent than other creatures but for a reason unlike other creatures we have the power of choice we may choose our own path :)
MySlimdudestyle I was born and raised a catholic before I am became an Atheist, so I know what religious people believe in when it comes to after death, but this means nothing to me, so you can think I will suffer after death as that is your belief, but it is not mine. All creatures have a degree of choice, most our just based on their own animal instincts however. Its funny to me that you have been a bigot, but then went on to state that we all have the power of choice to choose our path, You have chosen yours, like many others, and I have chosen mine, also like many others, you just have to accept the fact that not everyone is gonna believe in what your believe in, and even maybe instead of being so very bigoted by your belief system, to open your eyes to see that maybe in what you believe in, may not be the right thing to believe in. Good luck with your life.
This "brain washed cultist", speaks far more articulately than the vast majority of my "well educated" friends and peers. I doubt most of us could explain our belief system ( or debunk in this case) as well. The parallels between Scientology and Mormonism are incredible. The more I learn about Scientology, the better I understand Joseph Smith. I am glad he is as stated, "Out of Scientology"
let me just say, judging by the way youre comin after me, it appears you have stepped up your assertiveness. well done! i think youd be a lot harder sell today. but if davy boy ever does come up for trial, i would hope youd be willing to go for his jugular-at least testimony wise.
@Ronaldreagan if you actually read the bible it says not to confess to man or woman and not to call anyone father don't hang any idols or worship idols as in man made anything
They do not. They worship L. Ron Hubbard who does say he is a god, but you don't find that out until you get to the secret levels. During the early years of being a Scientologist you think that Hubbard is "just a man" because that's what he says. But since you're following his every word and clapping to his portrait you're basically worshiping him.
Very informative. Hey man, not trolling or being an ass, but I hope for your health that you can get into better shape. Honest to god, if you jump into it and stay with it for one month it will change your life and self image. Love and hope for you bro!
Scientology is not Religion, it's more like a Community way of thinking. but keep it up if you guys realy wanna help people. I will support I'm white woman and i'm muslim, I hope u guys realy can help people not for just commercial.
thanks for the info. bud. Very informative. I do think Scientologists are fucked up in the head to believe this nonsense invented to sell books. L. Ron Hubbard was a fucking genius to get all these people to buy into his fantasy.
Limiting yourself in life through religion is almost possibly the most stupid thing you can do. Live your life the way you want not by the command of xenu or any other false gods.
Despite the overall picture of it, and the belifes (even though many of my personal belifes about the begining of time may seem far fetched to people.) I like the way it helps you break down things in everyday life. My life is a stuggle for the fact that I have a hard time pointing out details, I just look at things overall, I'm given medication to help me focus, and given a label of ADHD. So, unless I change my whole thinking prosses (Which, if anyone has tried. is very difficult) I will still struggle with it, so I just like how atleast some of the things they teach you helps you break things down, and gives people a different way to think of things. I'm way too much of a free spirit to be brain washed anyways Haha.
Don't fall into that trap. Anyone can be brainwashed. I've seen it happen countless times. People who are free spirited, people who have MDs, and even a psychiatrist or two. Scientology is designed only to help itself. It doesn't help you at all.
I like the way he drops it, it's excisiom of aliens and demons or something was cool makes you wanna join but from what he's saying it's stupid even tho science fiction is cool scientology is not
Wow, no wonder people like Tom Cruise and John Travolta believe this, they are used to looking at details not the whole, that's why their movies are usually trash, they focus too much on the small shit and ignore the whole. Btw, this is just my opinion, and there are some movies they've been in I do like, but not because of their work in it.
I don't see how this is in anyway a religion it's more of an educational process to make you brainier, I remember watching this horror film about a psyco teacher taking these students into a barn i think or garage and they were strapped into a chair and forced to look up words and if they don't or say something non relevant their hands get pinned into the table and they have to look for words after for 10 seconds lol
I'm getting help right now actually. I think you might need help because you are a little too "bitter". You are also racist apparently. Nothing else you're talking about has anything to do with my experiences in Scientology. I'm not sure if you want congratulations on your experiences or if you just want to let the world know that you are racist, hateful and homicidal.
Hi Ronald Reagan, you sound bitter and homicidal. You might want to get yourself some help. Also you have trouble listening because I was a kid who was raised in the cult. My mind was already a "child's mind". Comprehension fail.
Came across your video here. So I remember reading in the Bible (KJV) so yea that's what I read and believe and most importantly FEEL it. Look up Revelation1:1-8 Then jump too(I will put this because its short and sweet too the point) Revelation1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Hmm1:1-8 and1:18
I came in thinking scientology was the belief in science and the advancement of technology...boy was I wrong...
Thank you! This is exactly the reason I try to educate people. The more people that know the truth about what Scientology is, the better.
yee yee yee yee yee yee yee
nick sliter based on science fiction i think
The Dude yeah me too
I thought it was a joke that my friends made when they said they had 69 degrees in scientology
nice well rounded video ... much respect ... good luck to you in life
Leah Remini's producer should consider you to be a part of their show. You are articulate, well-spoken, heartwarming as a person, someone people can easily empathize with.
So this is what a whole bunch of Hollywood folks have got themselves into? WOW!!!!
Hi Derek
Thank you for your informative video .. I am from the UK and you have saved me from being sucked into scientology .. I had just done the "personality test" on line and was about to pay them a visit .. i had seen there website and really thought they could give me an extra "lift" in life .. I really knew nothing about it (call me stupid if you want) ..i honestly believed that after seeing the website and seeing the videos ,all the naysayers where wrong .. I now know this is not the case, and i think after watching your uploads and seeing others ,and actually reading about it (and taking notice) ,i cant believe how stupid i was ..I wish you all the best in life
Oh my days, I thought the twilight zone was just a TV program!
Smartest guy I've heard in a while
the most concise and down to earth explanation of this cult I have found, thanks!
thank you soooo much for clearing this all up. good man you are.
These videos are fascinating, thanks for posting, Bookmarked your site.
Derek, why is everyone freaking out about Scientology, is it simply fear of the unknow or just a common miss conception. After all my mom refuses to watch enything with Tom Cruise in, because he's a Scientologist. In fact that's the reason I watched this video.
Derek, you're awesome. Thanks for standing up and speaking out.
Rasha Seden have
Excellent summation of what it's all about. Good on you for speaking out man. Be strong.
That was an excellent description of how 'education' can be used to inhibit people from thinking for themselves.
I have watched other ex-sci talk and it amazed me how poorly they expressed themselves since Sci is all about communication, you are very articulate and can express yourself very well
I truly appreciate your objective take on Truth, and how you are not bringing emotion or opinion into this, simply stating your observations and even encouraging the viewer to read up on the church's side. You're right, that's what a normal person does, and encouraging big picture perspective as well as seeing from all sides is encouraging free thought...the opposite of what you had to contend with. Thank you for this 😊
''the church'' LOL
Thanks your the only person apart from the church who say what Scientology is
Gutsy move releasing something like this. Hope you're still alive these days.
thank you. you're a great person!! eff everyone else and what they say about you
Thank you so much for letting the public know about this horrific cult !!
Thank you so much for this explanation! Were they okay with you leaving though? I've heard horror stories about how they try to ruin people's lives if they try to leave, and even worse if people speak badly about the cult. I wish you all the best :)
Thankfully I haven't experienced that yet... I haven't tried to sue them, and they have a lot of lawsuits on their hands right now. So I think they are busy dealing with bigger fish than me. But I am well aware that at any moment I could become a target of their harassment. And you would hear about it on here.
Thanks for uploading!
This is so cool.
Explains the process of indoctrination. And your definition is so beautiful.
I 'll search your other videos!
Thanks again
This video was really helpful in my understanding of Scientology. Thanks, Derek.
Best explanation of scientology I've seen yet.
So how does the study of thetans relate the to bogus term "Scientology" which supposedly means "study of KNOWLEDGE."
I was approached by someone selling an L.R. Hubbard Dianetics book in Poole, England in the early 1990's. I bought the book because it seemed interesting. I soon put it down when I saw 'church' mentioned.
So, they are not supposed to research things. What do movie stars think happens before a movie script is written? Lot's of research.
It is not necessary to know the historical meanings of words, just how they are used now and how their meanings change in context.
I have a friend, lets say he's named Raymond. He believes in Scientology and can detect a lie like anything. Is there something that they teach you or is there any ways to block that?
You're probably just a bad liar.
+Tohq Read about body language. If you learn how to detect a lie you will learn how to "block" lol.
Like most ppl watching, I am fascinated by scientology. You're videos give me what I've been looking for for years. In depth explanations of how the brainwashing works and how it is administered. Incredible videos bud 10/10. Don't stop, I think you're going to end up being a big player in Scientology's decline
Your a legend. Well done for speaking out!!
Nice vid, you provide some excellent insight on the cult's study tech.
Thanks for the info! All I ever really knew about it before now was that it was a scam. Now I know that it's a really despicable and stupid one too.
Lol for some reason I thought it was that humanity was supposed to be aliens or something and we crash landed on earth or something lol
So what's your thoughts on all these celebrities like Will & Jada Smith being scientologists? I thought & still do to an extent, that they were just extremely spiritual but this explanation blows my mind. It's hard to imagine them buying into this
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Will Smith is wealthy enough to avoid being seen going into the celebrity center as he knows if could be detrimental to how the public views him. Especially with all the human rights abuses scientology is guilty of. There are plenty of members of this cult who can afford to have the "teachers" come in secret to their homes. This is reportedly what will smith and his family do. It's too late for Tom Cruise and John Travolta. Kirstie Alley seems to be a total mess. But to put it simply, Scientology is being exposed day by day for being a horrible, murderous cult and there aren't many stars who are going to publicly tie their names into it.
And Aria, if you are referring to the Will Smith family, they ARE Scientologists.
It's Tabaitha never watch Oprah again start reading more
Archibald FreeTime What are you even talking about
if scientology is not christian religion, how come they have christmas songs in some of their video on youtube account?
Good for you man..thanks Budda
when an illusion becomes a belief.
Did..... Did I just see Tom in that TV screen? RUN DEREK, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
Why should Miscavige be imprisoned-what did he do? Can someone explain this entire scandal to me in its entirety because I'm totally lost lol.
Very informative. Thank you.
I get bad feelings when I’m around a Scientology church
Good for you
I clicked on this hoping for Scientology to be the belief of science with some religious elements added in, kind of like the big bang theory and evolution instead of "And then on the 3rd day god created man" but truthfully, Scientology sounds more crazy to me than other religions.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Very interesting video, tho it bogs my mind how people can actually believe this nonsense.
"Scientology is the ritualistic exorcism of alien demons using a primitive lie detector."
I thought they worshipped aliens and believed that aliens made earth and created humans to put on earth. pretty much like god is a alien not a spirit... that would be cool if it was.
Thanks for educating a curious Atheist.
Thanks for explaining!
SCIENTOLOGY helps people, and is about family values.
Thanks, i like seeing both sides
Excellent video.
Why is the background so out of proportion compared to him
thanks for sharing
Why and when was this created? Scientology, not the video.
There are pobably more comments defending this guy from roasts than actually roasting him. TH-cam ain't so bad after all!
I am an atheist, always have been, always will be. The whole Scientology thing is just the biggest load of bullshit along with all the other religions. I can respect anyone's beliefs in whatever religion they decide is the one for them. If it makes them happy to believe in scientology or whatever other religion they practice then i'll not go out of my way to judge them, even though I know that whatever they believe in, in my opinion, is a load of complete crap.
if u believe that there is no God then explain love and emotion explain to me your purpose in life I don't want u to get depressed because u are important to the creator which is why I believe in God he gave me a purpose in life and loves me and died for not just me for u too and if any one gives their life for u I believe that you should live your life for as long as you can with as much joy as u can because someone thought u were worth dying for im praying for u :)
MySlimdudestyle Ok, i'll just start by saying, this what you believe in and I respect that, I however do not believe in anything you have said so it means nothing to me. You ask me to explain my beliefs on love and emotion, and the purpose in life, ok. All living things, experience some degree of love and emotion, humans more so due to being vastly more intelligent and are more self-concious. The purpose/meaning of life is a sheer myth. There is no defined path, your life is what you decide to make it and define your own meaning so when you inevitably die you can say you lead a full happy life that you set out for yourself. But what I will add to all of this, you stated your belief system while questioned mine, I have not questioned yours or anyone else's, so if you do feel the need to waste your time with the pointless 'praying' that you do, please use this time to realise of how much of a bigot that you are. :)
I am sorry I am being a bigot but I believe that anyone who doesn't believe and dies will suffer forever I believe that no one should have to go through that so I will continue to talk to you if u wish I don't want to seem annoying to you I also believe that humans are vastly more intelligent than other creatures but for a reason unlike other creatures we have the power of choice we may choose our own path :)
MySlimdudestyle I was born and raised a catholic before I am became an Atheist, so I know what religious people believe in when it comes to after death, but this means nothing to me, so you can think I will suffer after death as that is your belief, but it is not mine. All creatures have a degree of choice, most our just based on their own animal instincts however. Its funny to me that you have been a bigot, but then went on to state that we all have the power of choice to choose our path, You have chosen yours, like many others, and I have chosen mine, also like many others, you just have to accept the fact that not everyone is gonna believe in what your believe in, and even maybe instead of being so very bigoted by your belief system, to open your eyes to see that maybe in what you believe in, may not be the right thing to believe in. Good luck with your life.
u too:)
This "brain washed cultist", speaks far more articulately than the vast majority of my "well educated" friends and peers. I doubt most of us could explain our belief system ( or debunk in this case) as well. The parallels between Scientology and Mormonism are incredible. The more I learn about Scientology, the better I understand Joseph Smith. I am glad he is as stated, "Out of Scientology"
let me just say, judging by the way youre comin after me, it appears you have stepped up your assertiveness. well done! i think youd be a lot harder sell today. but if davy boy ever does come up for trial, i would hope youd be willing to go for his jugular-at least testimony wise.
I'd still like to become a scientologist
Why is it so skippy like 1 minute he is talking bout exorcism then it skips like idk way he is trying to say here
"Cette terre est à moi" de Nina Paley
@Ronaldreagan if you actually read the bible it says not to confess to man or woman and not to call anyone father don't hang any idols or worship idols as in man made anything
This explains Jaden Smith
C B penguin this deserves more likes than it has
Do scientologists have deities or prophets they worship?
Bla Bla lol the first time I read your comment I thought it said diabetes but then I realized what it actually said
They do not. They worship L. Ron Hubbard who does say he is a god, but you don't find that out until you get to the secret levels. During the early years of being a Scientologist you think that Hubbard is "just a man" because that's what he says. But since you're following his every word and clapping to his portrait you're basically worshiping him.
***** Lol that is very odd. Thankyou for replying.
Have any of these things been proven?
Very informative. Hey man, not trolling or being an ass, but I hope for your health that you can get into better shape. Honest to god, if you jump into it and stay with it for one month it will change your life and self image. Love and hope for you bro!
Definitely on my list of things to do man
Derek Bloch thank you for giving us info
How is Tom Cruz doing?
Lol
Scientology is not Religion, it's more like a Community way of thinking.
but keep it up if you guys realy wanna help people. I will support
I'm white woman and i'm muslim, I hope u guys realy can help people not for just commercial.
Tom cruise, what are you thinking
thanks for the info. bud. Very informative. I do think Scientologists are fucked up in the head to believe this nonsense invented to sell books. L. Ron Hubbard was a fucking genius to get all these people to buy into his fantasy.
Good video
good explination
awesome!!! thx
Similar to Mormonism in some ways but different beliefs , sorta.
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Reynolds Kynaston it's another cult lol
In my area I see alot of scientology bumper stickers scary
who you gonna call?
ghostbusters!
Limiting yourself in life through religion is almost possibly the most stupid thing you can do. Live your life the way you want not by the command of xenu or any other false gods.
Despite the overall picture of it, and the belifes (even though many of my personal belifes about the begining of time may seem far fetched to people.) I like the way it helps you break down things in everyday life. My life is a stuggle for the fact that I have a hard time pointing out details, I just look at things overall, I'm given medication to help me focus, and given a label of ADHD. So, unless I change my whole thinking prosses (Which, if anyone has tried. is very difficult) I will still struggle with it, so I just like how atleast some of the things they teach you helps you break things down, and gives people a different way to think of things.
I'm way too much of a free spirit to be brain washed anyways Haha.
Don't fall into that trap. Anyone can be brainwashed. I've seen it happen countless times. People who are free spirited, people who have MDs, and even a psychiatrist or two.
Scientology is designed only to help itself. It doesn't help you at all.
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and its all about the money when it comes to David Miscavige.
I like the way he drops it, it's excisiom of aliens and demons or something was cool makes you wanna join but from what he's saying it's stupid even tho science fiction is cool scientology is not
So basically it's a big phucking sham
that's why i Love Jesus Christ ...
kanye christ* yeezus
Wow, no wonder people like Tom Cruise and John Travolta believe this, they are used to looking at details not the whole, that's why their movies are usually trash, they focus too much on the small shit and ignore the whole. Btw, this is just my opinion, and there are some movies they've been in I do like, but not because of their work in it.
So it's another term for Hubology.
Crazy!
that is dumb who would do that
save the planet, cost over 100k. then u wake up an go, omg ive been snookered
im always proud to get too many negative votes. well done!
This guy is Sexy... not being sarcastic.
Hunnyjar Milenko Dude... Gross.
How is it?
Yeah, there is something in that. I think his breakdown and analysis is intelligent, and yeah, attractive :)
:3
agreed
I don't see how this is in anyway a religion it's more of an educational process to make you brainier, I remember watching this horror film about a psyco teacher taking these students into a barn i think or garage and they were strapped into a chair and forced to look up words and if they don't or say something non relevant their hands get pinned into the table and they have to look for words after for 10 seconds lol
Can you just delete the first 11minutes of this video and just start here 11:15
just like unitology!
11 min 33 seconds ????? Lol
No the biggest load of bullshitmwould be pastafarian imbelieve I spelled that right but its about a spaghetti god...
You're a fucking moron. It's a satirical movement to make people realise how stupid religion is.
I'm getting help right now actually. I think you might need help because you are a little too "bitter". You are also racist apparently. Nothing else you're talking about has anything to do with my experiences in Scientology. I'm not sure if you want congratulations on your experiences or if you just want to let the world know that you are racist, hateful and homicidal.
He wants attention. It's clear. Fakeeeee.
Hi Ronald Reagan, you sound bitter and homicidal. You might want to get yourself some help. Also you have trouble listening because I was a kid who was raised in the cult. My mind was already a "child's mind". Comprehension fail.
he looks like Peter Griffen alil bit
Kenny Smith lmao
kissanime? lol
trollin
Came across your video here. So I remember reading in the Bible (KJV) so yea that's what I read and believe and most importantly FEEL it.
Look up Revelation1:1-8
Then jump too(I will put this because its short and sweet too the point)
Revelation1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Hmm1:1-8 and1:18