Everyone got what they wanted...but not what they needed.

We shoildn't have stirred up the anger of the local sheriff

Scientologists are urged to cease any communication with critics – Suppressive Persons – and such ‘shunning’ is commonplace in totalist groups; indeed, it is a defining factor when assessing the danger

I’m happy to report that towards the end of my involvement with Scientology, I refused to accept a money-lender’s cheque, even after a 13-hour interview. The demanded interest rate was 30%. Many others

Faith can move mountains, after all

The recruit is exploited to feel discouraged about the ‘ruin.’ ‘I’m sure you’ve tried everything, but nothing has worked.’ Confessionof troubles usually shifts the recruiter into a position of authority.

2 recruitment: the way to unhappiness‘manipulate: to manage or influence skilfully, especially in an unfair manner.’ Dictionary.comThe process of undue influence follows a predictable series of steps.

Introduction I discovered Brian Evenson through one of those “Best horror books”. When I read the blurbs of his books, I was sold. I told @fermentedphil that we had to get every single one of his books.

Some miracles are harder to explain than others.

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I'm the problem; it's me.

Florence Pugh shines in this descent into madness. An analysis of trauma, toxic relationships, and folkloric terror.

Delegating our discernment THIS TIME will burn ALL bridges to our humanness! Let us choose wisely.

Meme token to governance token

Source There’s something quietly volcanic about Drive—a film that seeps into the bloodstream like neon through rain. I remember the first time I watched it, not just as a story, but as a feeling—a lonely

WHAT IS SCIENTOLOGY? "Scientology is both immoral and socially obnoxious... it is corrupt, sinister and dangerous. It is corrupt because it is based upon lies and deceit and has as its real objective money

Io ho amato il primo film Jurassic Park, ricordo di essere andato al cinema a vederlo con i miei amici e sono stato incantato dalla colonna sonora di Williams. La prima trilogia è stata una vera sorpresa

"There will NEVER be more than 21 million Bitcoin." "There are 8 billion people on the planet, and only 21 million Bitcoin." "Nothing else can compete with Bitcoin for the

Source I got really into movies and tv series during the recent pandemic a few years ago, before that it was more of a casual thing and I wonder if the industry will keep up this monstrous pace after 2025