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From: dennis.l.erlich@support.com
Subject: ARNIE & FAIR USE: TIT
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sgoehrin@copper.ucs.indiana.edu (scott goehring)

Carl Kaun <ckaun@nyx.cs.du.edu> wrote:
>we seem to be talking about two different things.  we are doing so in
>response to an article by phil that said essentially: look for
>releases identifying the relationships of Scientology to Satanism and
>related doctra.  i took this to refer to a factual and analytical
>discussion of some sort: here's what what this says, here's what that
>says, here's what Hubbard can be presumed to know about this, etc.
>while dealing with controversial and inflammatory material, the
>discussion need not of itself be controversial or inflammatory.  i
>cannot see how this can be persecutory.

Scott:
>you apparently think it will be something different.  if you think a
>polemic of some sort is on its way, i'm with you - we don't need it.
>
>whenever anyone accuses Scientology of being related to Satanism, it's
>evident to me that that person is seeking to tar Scientology with the
>public disgust for Satanism.  there is no evidence that there is a
>connection between _Satanism_ and Scientology; there is strong
>evidence of a connection between OTO and Scientology, but OTO is not
>Satanism.  the only people who conflate the two are people who don't
>understand the difference, and in my experience such people are
>usually attempting to monger fear amongst Christians, who doctrinally
>consider all religions other than their own "Satanist".
>
>therefore, i interpret any attempt to "demonstrate" Scientology's
>connections with Satanism as an attempt to (unfairly) besmirch
>Scientology.
>
>there are enough real things wrong with Scientology that we don't need
>to make up false ones.

    The scieno Sekrit Droppings are derived from the Occult.
    Like spiritualism, satanism, witchcraft, astrology, idol
    worship, magyck, and voodoo, they are all forbidden by the 
    bible <for good reason, IMHO>.

    The association should be made between these practices so 
    that those who wish to follow the teachings of the bible are 
    not led astray by false teachings and profits.

            +--------------------------------------+
           Rev. Dennis L Erlich  * * the inFormer * *
      dennis.l.erlich@support.com  +  inForm@primenet.com
                           "tar baby"