Along with so many others who admire him for his numerous contributions and good character, Karen and I congratulate our friend Mark Bunker for his historic win in Clearwater, Florida. Mark’s victory […]
Science Vs. Pseudoscience: A Brief History of How Scientology’s E-Meter Came Into Existence – Part 1

(Note: This is an excerpt from the book we’re writing on Scientology.) Very little was known about electricity in the 18th century. The subject commanded wide scientific and public interest. The idea […]
Scientologist Online Resume Laundering

Scientologists have long been trained to deflect criticism by shrieking at protesters, critics, and journalists with tough questions: “Why are you attacking my religion?!” “Stop attacking my religion!” And, “What gives you […]
March 12, 2018: The $100 Million Dollar Scientology TV Network is Launched. Today’s Programming Includes an Episode on Potato Farming in Russia

Scientology boss David Miscavige launched Scientology TV two year ago today. Today’s programming includes a piece on potato farming in Russia. Given the very limited nature of this topic, we were expecting […]
Scientologist Larry Feldman Cancels His Company’s Participation in the Riverwalk Project in Tampa; Is This Fallout From His GPB Capital Holdings Connection?

As reported today by Tracey McManus of the Tampa Bay Times, long-time Scientologist and Tampa developer Larry Feldman of Feldman Equities announced that his firm was exiting the Riverwalk Place project. Feldman […]
The Continuing Timeline of How Scientologist-Owned GPB Capital Came into Existence

As part of our work in researching the origins of Scientologist-owned GPB Capital Holdings, our previous article documented a 2002 investment Bernard Pismeny and David Gentile of the accounting firm Gentile, Pismeny […]
Arthritic Scientology OT Forced to Sell E-Meter As He Can No Longer Hold the Cans

Today, Eleanor has arthritis. She is audited… tonight she doesn’t have arthritis.” L. Ron Hubbard, History of Man, 1952. 2020: An arthritic Scientologist is forced to sell his e-meter and he can […]