Okay some detail on your experience: • The Chaplain lied to you, there are no regulars, and no service happens unless someone comes in from the public like you did to request one, at which time the on-call guy is called up to come in and do it. There were never sermons/services when the founder L.Ron Hubbard was alive. They only came up with them to comply with the IRS tax-exemption requirement in 1993, 7 years after Hubbard died. • The reason you see so many audio-visual displays is to trigger re-stimulation of a hypnotic false memory implantation event almost 75 million years ago full of the symbolism presented in the displays which is meant to be a stimulus-response mechanism that prompts you to fork out cash for their materials. • You were correct to doubt the detox rubbish, Hubbard didn't count smoking among the toxins. He is on the record in his own voice saying "not smoking enough will give you cancer." Many preventable deaths have occurred at Scientology's "secular" drug rehab version of this purif rundown, called Narconon. • The focus is on you, on stroking your ego through self-help introduction courses. This falls under their Division 6 public dissemination department that uses the "acceptable truth" that you can follow any other religion while also being a Scientologist. This ends once you progress to Division 4 courses which are on the actual "Bridge" requiring you to not "mix other practices with Scientology" based on the stipulation in their IRS agreement that members devote themselves to Scientology "to the exclusion of other religions" in order to gain tax-exempt status. • Almost every detail about Hubbard's life as presented by Scientology has been proven false through public/military records and interviews with people who were there with him at the time. • They do not use members of Scientology on their promotional material any more. They used to, but the churn rate of so many who were in the promos leaving and telling the truth about Scientology meant they kept having to redo it all each time, so now they just hire actors desperate for any paying job. This is why you only see attractive people on promos. To wrap up, you were probably deceived more in your Scientology visit than in your visits to any other church. It has always been a business scam that was first wrapped up in pseudo-science until the legal trouble that caused led to it being wrapped up in pseudo-religion.

I was just listening to Jeffrey R. Holland, a LDS 12 apostle. I had watched five or so videos, and felt the Holy Spirit so strong, then once that ended, this video came on, and the Holy Spirit just left, it left me so dry just nothing. It’s not you. I think you’re a good man for doing this. I’m sorry to say this so-called Church has nothing to do with Christianity. Keep up the good work. Thanks

Sometimes going in with blinders on is a very dangerous thing. This is NOT a religion but does fit every definition of a cult.

I was so traumatized I began to dissociate, my nervous system started to shut down. PTSD, derealization, feeling absolutely helpless, at one stage I purposely walked out into the street without looking to an extent that a driver had to put on breaks. Could not sleep, crying every night. I was under so much stress I had to force my food down so as not to throw up. This Church will destroy your life, your finances, your health, your career. I am so glad I managed to get out. The church service does not actually exist, it is a front, Scientologist spends hours every day studying in s courseroom, or in session confessing all their crimes among other things. I was on staff there and was in for seven years. Seems like you were in the Div 6 area, area designed for what they call raw meat. They will not show you the actual courseroom until you have been indoctrinated. You will see see the strangest things in the courseroom and they dont want to scare you off too soon. They will tell you whatever you need to hear in the beginning. No you cannot be a Christian and a Scientologist. Super friendly when you begin. Screaming at you once they have you, cornering you, wearing you down, violating your boundaries. Please do not be fooled. Everything that you saw was part of the facade. Trust me you did not see Scientology at all. I will vouch for that 100% percent. And it is true about the beautiful people, I have never seem so many beautiful, sexually attractive people in one place in my life. There are amazing people there, it's sad.

L. Ron Hubbard - 'You don't get rich writing science fiction. If you want to get rich, you start a religion.'

I don't think Scientology is Christian. I do enjoy your videos . I myself am a Latter-day Saint God Bless you on your journey.

The impression I get, based on your description, is that they get very few visitors, much less people who show up for "church." So when you arrived and announced you wanted to attend church service, they had to pull some lackey out of bed, put some robes on him, and pretend that he's a chaplain. The gym clothes people were there for the purification program.

My husband had a negative experience with Scientology. Approached on college campus during freshmen year. Was convinced to buy some books, changed his mind to returned the books. The person he bought them from went from being cordial and kind to nasty and hateful. He was verbally abusive and called my (then 18 year old) husband terrible names.

I encountered scientology way back in the 1970s when I was a college kid. Enrolled in what they called the communication course. Quit half way thru because I thought it was silly & useless and because they kept hitting me up for a couple thousand dollars for something called "auditing"...and $2000 was real money in those days. I'll never forget how creepy those people were. In those day you could smoke cigarettes indoors and the scientology staff smoked constantly. And they wouldn't answer questions. Ask a question about the comm course or about auditing and they referred me to a book - and pressured me to buy it. Seemed a bit ironic that the guys running the "communication" course we're forbidden to communicate.

They say you can be a Christian from another church, but once you get past that welcoming intro, this changes.

Correction: while they SAY you can be a Christian and a Scientologist, that is, according to former Scientologists, not actually the case. They just say that to not scare people off.

I’ve watched you enough to see that you are sensitive to and can recognize the Holy Spirit when it is present as well as when it is not. God put that in each of us to guide us, and thank goodness! (To quote obi wan- trust your feelings)

Hi David. I literally just opened the lid on my slightly cold BBQ nachos when you said 'word vomit'. I do so enjoy synchronicity. I really enjoyed this one. You had me laughing. David, I am a devout member of a church and believe seeking true doctrine is very important; however, I do respect and love all worshippers, Christian and otherwise. Most are doing the best with what they have to try to sincerely understand God and/or learn learn from Him. There might be varying degrees of understanding; there might be some misunderstanding, but most are sincere, I believe. There are definitely some semantics issues from one group to the next. This, however, is different. It appears to me it has nothing whatsoever to do with seeking God. It really does seem to be a dangerous scam that plays one one's own tendencies toward narcissism. The "religion" appears to be all about the individual seeker until at some point it becomes all about the organization. Christ understands the needs of the individual, but the Gospel of Christ is selfless. It is never about you. It is about meekness and humility and loving God through loving His children. The natural result is your own growth and enlightenment, but it is never about you. Scientology, on the other hand, is one of the self-centered "religions" that is all focused on the self, but it often backfires badly. Christ teaches you how to lose yourself and ,in turn, find God.

This journey of yours is super fascinating. I have thought of doing something similar. Thank you for doing it so I can do it vicariously, lol. Your descriptions of your experiences are very good.

It’s a cult. Its a cult. There are no church services.

It's not a church or a religion. It's a money scam.

Very interesting Dave, thanks for the insight, I had a couple chuckles when you said you were disappointed when Cruise and Travolta weren’t there lol. I was hoping you’d get to meet them.

Hey man, just saw you on deans channel. Glad to have come across your content!

Kudos for trying it out, brother.

Wow sounds like quite an anxiety invoking experience.

As a Latter-day Saint, I’m aware that some Christians are uncomfortable with the fact that our LDS building don’t feature a cross/crucifix. All I’ll say from watching this video is don’t be fooled by everyone who holds up a cross!!! ✝️😳

What an absolutely fascinating study….all those churches in one year! I’m going to check out your book for sure. All L Ron Hubbard managed was a TON of word vomit 🤮 he was one strange duck!! I’ve watched a ton of videos on this “religion” and my take is it’s all about human trafficking and suffering….talk about false prophets 🤯🥺👹

not sure how i got here, but i enjoyed the content!

thanks for your honesty

Can't I just buy a "Battlefield Earth" DVD at Dollar Tree and get everything Scientology has to offer without the hassle?

Good luck trying to get off their mailing list now. They use skip-tracing for when you change address.

They never stop emailing you even wen u unsubscribe they have no respect for law

You actually can't be another religion and also a scientologist. They tell you that you can to get you in, but later on you find out that you definitely can not. You'll get in massive amounts of trouble if they find out you're practicing another religion.

I remember when that building was the Minnesota Science Museum. I loved that place as a kid.

Here with my towel to enjoy the full video. You have inspired me to visit a church here in OK that I have been wondering about. It is called House of David. It is a Christian church with a lot of Jewish influence. I’m sure there is a better way to word that but I can’t think right now. Church of Scientology would intimidate me. Seems to be weird stuff.

The auditing ,courses ,and the Purif are more important ,than the services which were an afterthought.

Every Scientology building has an office for Hubbard as they believe he will return. They pretend it’s only there as a tribute to the founder.

It’s hilarious that they portray him as a war hero. He wasn’t even injured in battle. His records only showed that he was treated for something stupid like pink eye or something like that.

I've watched a few of your videos, and have to say when I finally was able to listen to scientology I was shocked that you went in with blinders on not knowing anything about the subject. As others stated, scientology are basically a bunch of liars. Everything is for sale and they make you pick them or your family. The only thing that scientology will say that is true is that Hubbard wrote more books then anyone else and that is a record. At one time he worked for a publisher that paid I believe 1 cent for every word written. So he just basically threw words out and many of his books makes zero sense. You also said with scientology you can also practice another faith, that is a complete lie. I've listened to many people who have left and you'll be shocked how they treat people, especially those who work for scientology.

Was the Scientology rep, 'reverend', being pc by mentioning 'boyfriend', or was he merely reversing the sexes? As in a man can burn dinner for his girlfriend also. I've been told L Ron Hubbard was very ridged in his problems with homesexuality, and the church carries on as he dictated. Also, thank you for this open minded exploration of this group. It's good to hear a source other than a former member; although I tend to agree with their negative stances, it's worthwhile to hear an outside view.

I’ve lived by that building in St. Paul my entire life. There are never any people in that building other than a handful of staff anytime I’m by it. It gives off very unwelcoming and desolate vibes. Shame that space used to be a science museum that educated minds and now it’s a place for a human trafficking cult.

They just tell you that, you can't be any other religion because they want to share your money with anybody!

If the chaplain doesn’t talk about Jesus Christ 🏃‍♂️ run!!!!

Interesting to see how you tackle this subject and to gain some insight. However I feel "Big Media" Law and possibly social media is the new religion. It would be really interesting if you could find a way to cover this topic! When you start to mention the order form i immediately start to think Ponzi. Order means what order you come in. The longer you are in "order",eventually, potentially the more it will pay back to you.

I dont know why but even just listening to your experience there gives me the heebie jeebies. Maybe it's because I'm sensitive to recognizing deception.

Catch Me If You Can was the story of Frank Abagnale. Frank was (is, I think he's still alive) a real person, I got to meet him at a company event where he was our guest speaker.

The people were going to do the purif. The purif center is always next to the Cafe in ideal orgs

Scientology is not like a typical church

And people say we Latter Day Saints are cult!

I visited the Scientology visitors center in Clearwater Florida. All those big fancy buildings advanced technology all just turned me off because it looked like "big time religion"

'They were all beautiful people' ,,lol ,,, I guess it's important to radiate the ideal your trying to sell to others ,, the 'winning' look .... The Chaplain introduction was amusing ,, not something i ever came across with their sunday services ,,, tho given the circumstance of 'just me and him' i guess he felt free to improvise somewhat on a buddy buddy level ,, i assume it was a sunday.

Did you visit the Eckankar Temple in Chanhassen Minnesota?

My experience with Scientology was very amusing. They gave me a test. When the results came back they attempted to persuade me that I was very deficient in certain areas, but I can read graphs and the reality was that I was well above average with only minor variations in all my scores.

A religion made by a sci fi writer. What could go wrong🤣

23:59 Not really and I am not a Scientologist. But I am LDS and we pay 10 percent of our income to the church. So we pay almost 8k a year for tithing. They pay just one time

They were probably checking your credit score and trying to see how much credit you had on your credit cards if you had any they don't hold church services at the church of Scientology that church you have to pay for to get anywhere in it

Have you tried the Agape spiritual center in California

Did you do any critical research on each before going into any of these, especially Scientology? You know when the salesman meets you at the door, smiles, laughs, gives you a tour….? Then they show you the pictures of the 100 acres of land with the mansion for $5,000. But you can’t go there to see it, you have to pay up front.

I came across a rumor at one point in time and people falsely claimed I was a Scientologist. I have never been a member of the Church of Scientology and I am not affiliated with them or interested in them in any way. I can honestly say I don't know anything about the organization.

The epitome of bondage. They deny the truth to such an extent - it is denied them.

It doesn’t sound like church. It sounds like a nut house.

Thanks so much for sharing. I was taught there are only two churches upon the earth. Gods church and Satan who is a master of confusion. I pray you will see passed all the confusion. God bless you upon your quest. Praying for You to see the truth. With your spiritual eyes and heart and ears you will see.

You should do more research on Hubbard it’s interesting

I have so many questions. why 52 denominations of one religion? did you even think of doing anything other than western religions? If you are only interesting in the god of the western bible... why on earth would you bother with scientology, which has NOTHING to do with God, the bible, or christianity... I am so very confused on the point of this 52 in 52.... but whatever floats your boat I guess.

That toxin thing is called "The purification rundown" at it costs roughly 2,500

Sort of sounds like a _Landmark_ cult presentation. Landmark is an iteration of _est;_ I watched it break up a family.

All hail Xenu!

A reservation option for attending a church service. WTF?

I’m reading a book about Christian Science right now called mother father God . My way out of Christian Science. The main character gets chicken pox and is told it’s an allusion. Very interesting. I’m all about natural healing but would go to the doctor if needed. I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Okay imma gonna order you book now. I’m in a book club with a bunch of friends. So thanks for the info. My sister in law is from Minnesota. She’s a member of The Church of Jesus Christ too. Grateful for The gift of Agency. I think most people are doing the best they know how. Have a great day. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

I'm glad you tried attending a Scientology church so I don't have to.

Did you visit a Mormon Church or Community of Christ formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)?

You look smart in the togue and plaid jacket. Very 'Eastern Canada' of you. Ah, you'd fit in B.C. as well. And even in my Alberta you'd fit in, eh?

just mention "Zenu" to see them freak out

Are they stalking you? I met them in Clearwater. In Dr. Minkoff office. Truly stranger than fiction. Dangerous people. Hope your safe. 🙏🏻 Justice for Lisa McPherson

The whole point of these courses it to rid you of the spirits of dead aliens that cause you to fail. That's what the auditing is set yo do. It is explained in OT3, "I know L R Hubbards' great grandson. I advise you not quiz them to much on their beliefs as it can get very creepy, with the stalking, aggression and such like. I also know a few ex members who where in the sea org as well

MK ULTRA ONLY !!!!

The pill is niacin and also a few other vitamins.

I don't suppose the Chaplan mentioned Jesus Christ at all?

I went to see Joel Osteen at a “spark” conference he put on. I do not remember hearing anything cringeworthy about tithing. His messages are so positive. I do think God wants us to succeed as we love ourselves in preparation to love and serve His children.

Who received the directive from God to organize this Church? Was it to be the Church of a man (Hubbard), or the Church of God? If it was to be the Church of God, how did God give his authority to this Church? or was it not authorized to be God's Church? What Jesus taught to his Apostles: "Ye have not chosen ME, but I have chosen YOU, and ORDAINED YOU." No consideration for worldly knowledge, or ability to give elaborate sermons. No regard to the teachings of a man. God's Church was to be led by God through revelation to His Apostles and Prophets. He could make His Ministers out of FISHERMEN!! But bestow them instead with revelation and testimony by the Holy Ghost, with no regard to the philosophies and worldly attainment of mortal men or women. Did God ever give a revelation that this church was His? It does not appear so.

Did they tell you about Zenu?

Make fake contact info for sure.

They will send you shit for years

Detox process, some ppl died because of it.

Interesting. Haha, but not tons? about the Savior and going to heaven, and stuff?

Wow... ok, weird. His sermon? Gives me weird vibes... the analogy of the mosquito? Imagine how you could/would apply that in real life? That its your responsibility to kill something that MAY contain something dangerous? Umm.. scary that they teach this. The whole story about your wife burning your dinner, and you asking what is right about it over and over? Imagine what that could do to you over time. That sounds like mental/emotional abuse... like, over and over and over, until they listen? Discounting their thoughts, feelings, explanations? Zero empathy, zero compassion, just degrading them... and all that over dinner being burnt? I have never heard something so anti-Christ-like. Really makes you wonder the kind of abuse that happened to some of the defectors..

Christians really adore their founder as well. Insomuch that they made him a god.

I’m LDS and had a lot of past interactions with Scientology. It is deeply misunderstood and maligned a bit like our church. But calling it a church is a misnomer because it doesn’t bring you to a relationship with God, yet, in its favour, neither does it profess to. It’s about personal growth and therefore I think it should be called an academy. Nevertheless its therapies and courses are highly effective. Dianetics in its simplest form will clear trauma quicker than modern psychology or counseling. I’ve decided L. Ron Hubbard was a genius. He based a lot of his theories on religious doctrines that help humanity. Just a shame it masquerades as a church because there’s a lot of incredible knowledge and technology that is immensely helpful.

David go to Clear Water and than you will see the real Scientology

Scientology is man centered & not God & Jesus centered. It's not a church.

😂

You drank the koolaid

So after all this you HAVE to be an atheist. You have to. The level of fairy tales told and charlatans is astounding. Everyone needs to ba critical thinking and asking hard questions. Or save your time and effort

Sounds like a dying religion

They have a KZfaq channel now. Lmao. It is alot of visuals and bs info. They're really trying hard now because Jesus is coming soon.