I saw BBC reporter John Sweeney on Scientology back in 2007 so did not look at new documentary.
Although the group uses bait and lead in attempts to suck newcomers into the scheme, I feel you have to be kind of dumb to fall for it. Scientology's cover has been blown for a long time. The affluent folks the Scientologists are looking for should already be onto their game. If potential recruits aren't doing their due diligence before joining, I can't have too much sympathy if they lose...
Scientology has been accused of intimidation, threats, and at least one homicide in the USA regarding ex-members who had held positions of trust in the organization. I don't know how true these claims are; I'm inclined to doubt they are murderers even if they are frauds. They do sue people, though.
Although the group uses bait and lead in attempts to suck newcomers into the scheme, I feel you have to be kind of dumb to fall for it. Scientology's cover has been blown for a long time. The affluent folks the Scientologists are looking for should already be onto their game. If potential recruits aren't doing their due diligence before joining, I can't have too much sympathy if they lose...
Scientology has been accused of intimidation, threats, and at least one homicide in the USA regarding ex-members who had held positions of trust in the organization. I don't know how true these claims are; I'm inclined to doubt they are murderers even if they are frauds. They do sue people, though.
