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By Summer Lane

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Scientology is most prominently associated with Hollywood celebrities like John Travolta and Tom Cruise, and for good reason – its epicenter is in Los Angeles, where it was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1954.

By blending a curious mixture of science and religion, Hubbard established the Church of Scientology, with a special emphasis on achieving a higher state of awareness, self-fulfillment, and continuous reincarnation. There is heavy attention paid to “dianetics” in Scientology, which means Scientologists encourage their followers to search for hidden or lost memories:

The basic tenets of dianetics includes searching the mind for lost or hidden memories. This process is termed “clearing” the mind. A person who completes this clearing and banishes memories that cause difficulties or irrationalities is called “clear.” Once a person is “clear,” his or her mind is free to be guided by the spirit or soul. The Church of Scientology uses the word thetan to describe the essential being, which consists of a body, a mind, and a spirit. Thus, Scientology, while based on ideas of psychology, added the concept of a spiritual entity or soul.

Scientology, like other “cults,” encourages the shunning and cutting off of those who do not adhere to its teachings. It also directly contradicts the Bible on many issues (such as self-fulfillment, reincarnation, and mind-clearing). Yet, many people are lured into the religion because it promises to enrich and revitalize their lives. Sadly, without the Gospel message, it does not.

What makes Scientology so glamorous for Hollywood powerhouses, and why is it SO hard to leave the organization? Ex-Scientologists have the answers: on the Counter Culture Mom Show, several former Scientologists-turned-Christians talk about their escape from the cult. They also talk about HOW Scientology specifically ropes in its followers, how it keeps them there, and how it protects its image on the world stage.

Listen below!

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Actress Joy Villa FLEES Scientology and finds JESUS:

What would you do if you were trapped in a cult that controlled your every move? Would you have the courage to walk away? This is the very real problem Joy Villa faced when she found herself too deep in Scientology. As a successful actress, recording artist, and entrepreneur, the Scientology movement controlled her life and took credit for her success. She became exhausted with the constant demands from the cult and its false teachings about self-worship and fear. Today, Joy is free from Scientology and washed in the blood of Jesus Christ. This is her story of surviving Hollywood manipulation, agency trafficking, and Scientology cultism. If you think there is no way out of a dangerous cult, think again. Joy is here to prove that it can be done!

Former Scientologist Details Harrowing Escape from Religious Cult

Escaping the cult of Scientology required detailed planning and courage, but Claire Headley pulled it off and is now living as a free woman. Born and raised in the cult of Scientology, she made her escape at age 30, after her husband evaded dangerous Scientology patrols with the help of law enforcement. Claire is now a business owner and a passionate advocate for bringing awareness to Scientology and its abusive doctrine and lifestyle. She talks about the “rehabilitation” program Scientologists are often assigned to if they step one toe out of line. Claire shines a light on Scientology theology and lays out the chilling impact growing up in an ironclad cult has on the mind of a developing child.

Summer Lane is the #1 bestselling author of 30 books, including the hit Collapse Series and Resurrection Series. She is an experienced journalist and editor who is covering the White House and Trump administration. She owns Write Revolution News.

Summer is also a mom and wife who enjoys rural country living, herding cats, and gardening. She is passionate about writing on women’s issues, parenting, and politics from a theologically-grounded perspective that points readers to the good news of the gospel.

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