“The test is a clever recruitment device because it appeals to people who are searching for something. I was unhappy and latched on to the prospect of gaining confidence. I probably needed proper psychological counselling but I got nothing of the sort. The result of my initial test was Urgent Action Required.
“These friendly people seemed to have the answer in Scientology and I surrendered myself to it.”
Alkoi ankara koulutus ja syöksy skientologian syvyyksiin. Univaje, aivopesu, auditointi, E-mittari ja muut tutut kulttitemput eivät vielä herättäneet epäilyksiä. L. Ron Hubbardin oppi tuntui silloin järkevältä. John menetti ystävänsä ja yhteyden perheeseensä. Hän eteni nopeasti. Sea Org, skientologien eliittijärjestö, pyysi häntä jäseneksi. John tunsi itsensä tärkeäksi. Hänet määrättiin hommiin Britanniaan, Saint Hill kartanoon, skientologien paikalliseen päämajaan.
John oli vankkumaton skientologi kaksi vuosikymmentä. Sitten hän tapasi Tom Cruisen.
“In 2004 Tom was welcomed to the annual International Association Of Scientologists Gala Ball as the Most Dedicated follower.
“I was working in the grounds and Tom came out wearing a bad fake beard. It was pathetic.
“Scientologists look upon Tom Cruise as one of their best assets, but it was him who made me think twice about the cult.
“I was earning £15 a week, doing my best to spread the word. I had no privacy or time to relax and was afraid or stressed all the time.
“Yet I wasn’t as dedicated as Cruise? It hurt.”
Kaksi vuotta myöhemmin John onnistui pääsemään irti kultista.
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Onneksi maailmassa on muita verkkokauppoja, joiden kautta The Complex-kirjan voi saada kouriinsa.
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