Dean Blair
Silver Meritorious Patron
I went to church on Sunday with my family. It is a large church in Cedar Park, TX. Looking around I saw that every seat was filled. Literally thousands of people were there as they are every Sunday. Being an ex Scientologist the thought crossed my mind that this church looked like one of the "Ideal Orgs" that David Miscavige is trying so hard to build.
The first main and noticeable difference between Dave's Ideal Org and this one was that his Ideal Orgs are empty and this was completely full. The pastors and staff all wear regular clothing and not Sea Org Regalia or elaborate gowns.
The next thing I noticed was that when the collection plate was passed around some people gave and some people didn't but there were no regs and none of the ethics enforcement to give everything you own. Financially the church is sound and each week they give a statement about how much was needed and how much was received. They receive enough each week to implement the various programs planned and are easily able to pay the staff and all of the churches expenses. They are solvent.
A new pastor introduced himself. He and his family came from Corpus Christi, TX this past January. Staff members here are encouraged to have and raise children unlike in Scientology Organizations. The congregation and staff are expected to have families and spending time with your kids is expected.
Another really big difference is that the church and staff offer free services to everyone attending. They offer free marriage counselling, free aid for people who have suffered an injury or illness, free summer camps for kids, free assistance in job hunting, and a lot of other free services.
I have read so much about the "Ideal Orgs" and the empty buildings. I have read and experienced the relentless IAS regging. I really see a stark differences between a real religion and a false religion.
The first main and noticeable difference between Dave's Ideal Org and this one was that his Ideal Orgs are empty and this was completely full. The pastors and staff all wear regular clothing and not Sea Org Regalia or elaborate gowns.
The next thing I noticed was that when the collection plate was passed around some people gave and some people didn't but there were no regs and none of the ethics enforcement to give everything you own. Financially the church is sound and each week they give a statement about how much was needed and how much was received. They receive enough each week to implement the various programs planned and are easily able to pay the staff and all of the churches expenses. They are solvent.
A new pastor introduced himself. He and his family came from Corpus Christi, TX this past January. Staff members here are encouraged to have and raise children unlike in Scientology Organizations. The congregation and staff are expected to have families and spending time with your kids is expected.
Another really big difference is that the church and staff offer free services to everyone attending. They offer free marriage counselling, free aid for people who have suffered an injury or illness, free summer camps for kids, free assistance in job hunting, and a lot of other free services.
I have read so much about the "Ideal Orgs" and the empty buildings. I have read and experienced the relentless IAS regging. I really see a stark differences between a real religion and a false religion.