It’s no secret that I’m not a huge fan of secretive, esoteric, spiritual communities that charge loads of money to reach higher levels of enlightenment (unless of course they involve cool decoder rings), so what I’m about to say is a bit uncharacteristic: Scientology, please help Jeff Conaway and Pete Doherty. Now, I don’t say this lightly, but obviously conventional rehab has not worked for the former “Grease” star, who has done rehab some eight times, and the perennially unwashed Babyshambles front man, Doherty, who is in and out of jail the way most people stop by their neighbor’s for tea.
So when The Sun reported that Kate Moss’ ex was now obsessed with studying Scientology and Us Weekly wrote that Conaway was getting assistance from his one-time co-star John Travolta, I was actually pleased. Yes, the detox methods the group prescribes are controversial, some say harmful, but did you watch “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” did you see Conaway drool on himself, ramble incoherently, and shed any last shred of dignity? If you did, then you would find couch-jumping a completely acceptable behavior.
Obviously Alcoholics/Narcotic Anonymous and traditional rehabilitation has not worked for these two, and there are some that would argue AA is just as cultish as Scientology anyhow. So, I say with all reservations about the belief system aside, let them try Scientology; Kirstie Alley credits it with helping her kick a drug habit. Who knows, maybe we’ll see a healthy Conaway starring in a hit sitcom like “Cheers” or Doherty hawking Pier One wares real soon.
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posted April 3, 2008 at 10:14 am
The only way to a lasting, meaningful sober way of life is through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Teen Challenge is not only for teenagers it is for adults also and it has a very high success rate. Check it out.
posted April 5, 2008 at 2:35 am
The Scientology rehab called “Narcanon” is absolutely fantastic and has one of the highest success rates of all the drug rehab programs. I know of several people personally who have turned their lives around from doing the program and became very interested in life again that is also an essential component to getting well. That inspired me to do what is called the ‘Purification’ program (for non-drug users) and had truly amazing results.
posted April 5, 2008 at 8:02 am
As the mother of a 23 year old son who struggles with drug addiction my opinion is there is no right or wrong way to get and stay clean. Witnessing his pain over the years and living my own because of this disease I say ANY process that works to get a person off of drugs and allows them to heal themselves is a miracle. There should be no room for judgement by anyone who does not suffer from addiction, and I do mean suffer.
posted April 8, 2008 at 9:29 pm
“secretive, esoteric…”????
SIMPLY AMAZING… The False Ideas some people have about Scientology.
Is Scientology open to anyone? YES
Scientology is open to anyone who seeks spiritual betterment.
The materials that make up Scientology scripture are readily available at churches of Scientology and public libraries throughout the world. Churches and missions are always open to the public and anyone can come in for a tour and personally see what the Church is all about.
Scientologists come from all walks of life, and range from teachers to businessmen and women, doctors, housewives, attorneys, engineers, nurses, construction workers, celebrities, marketing and administrative personnel, secretaries, athletes, civil servants and others.
Is Scientology a secret society?
Not at all. One may go into a Scientology church at any time. Scientology scripture and other literature are readily available to anyone. There is no demand for one to withdraw from society when he begins Scientology; on the contrary, Scientologists are widely known for becoming very involved in life around them as they are eager to take responsibility for improving conditions.
Is Scientology a cult?
No. It is a religion in the fullest sense of the word.
“Cult” is usually meant in a disparaging sense to imply a secret or closed group with limited membership and mysterious beliefs. Religious scholars point out that the term has become almost meaningless, since its modern use reflects a growing prejudice against all religions. For example, a government report in Belgium labeled the Hasidic Jews and even the YWCA as “cults.” The French Parliament included Baptists on their list.
Religions that grow and endure do so to the degree that they assist people in their spiritual lives. To fulfill this role, the scripture of Scientology is fully codified, broadly published and available to anyone, and its churches and missions are always open to the public.
Scientology is unique in that it does not require or tell anyone to “believe” anything. Rather, Scientology believes every individual should think for himself. In Scientology, what is true for the individual is only what he has observed personally and knows is true for him. Scientology is not authoritarian, but offers a technology one can use and then decide whether it works for him.
Here’s Common Questions and Answers:
http://www.whatisscientology.org/html/Part12/index.html
Developed by L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology is a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one’s true spiritual nature and of one’s relationship with self, family, groups, mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spiritual universe and the Supreme Being, or infinity.
Scientology addresses the spirit — not simply the body or mind — and believes that man is far more than a product of his environment, or his genes.
Scientology comprises a body of knowledge which extends from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these are:
Man is an immortal spiritual being.
His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime.
His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized.
Scientology further holds man to be basically good, and that his spiritual salvation depends upon himself and his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.
Scientology is not a dogmatic religion in which one is asked to believe anything on faith. An individual discovers for himself that Scientology works by applying its principles and observing or experiencing the results.
The ultimate goal of Scientology is true spiritual enlightenment and freedom for the individual.
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posted April 30, 2008 at 11:00 pm
oh also the scientologist that commented above was paid a VERY hefty sum of money to espouse that scientology nonsense. im a member of a.a.if you could compare the 2 with a straight face you obvisously have not personally investigated either.NOTHING ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING in a.a. comes within a c#nt hair of SCIENTOLOGY.try leavin a.a. once in. o.k. now try to leave scientology.when they pass the basket for coffee & rent,DONOT GIVE AA a DIME-BUT CONTINUE TO GO. NOW TRY THAT IN SCIENTOLOGY. DISCONNECTION,WHEN AA^S TELL NOT TO HANG WITH PEOPLE WHO USE IF YOU THINK YOU CAN GO RIGHT AHEAD,DISCONNECTION IN SCIENTOLOGY-your pts,whose the sp you got hanging round ya?try to hang with anyone you choose IN SCIENTOLOGY TRY IT!I HAVE LOTS OF FRIENDS THAT THINK DISAGREE WITH A.A. IM FREE TO SEE THEM WHENEVER I WANT. ARE YOU? I LAUGHED MY ASS OFF AT THE SOUTHPARK EPISODE ON A.A.,I THINK I DONT TAKE MY SPIRITUALITY SOOOOO SERIOUSLY THAT ID SUE COMEDY CENTRAL.SO DID YA SEE THE ONE ON SCIENTOLOGY?A.A. gives its members every freedom they had before,but one-you dont drink.