The Church of Scientology has been called a "thriving cult of greed and power. . .a ruthless global scam. . ." (Time magazine, May 1991). It has also been declared a "dangerous cult. . .a racket disguised as a religion. . ." (Reader's Digest, October 1991).
Scientology always seems find its way into the popular media. If it?s not a Miltie-million-dollar lawsuit, it?s a famous personality making a controversial statement. All we know is that Hubbard was an absolute genius. He was a fantastic speaker and prolific writer who sold millions of books and made millions of dollars by creating and marketing his own religion. In 1949, L. Ron Hubbard was quoted as saying, "If a man wants to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion." Well, it seems that Mr. Hubbard proved himself right.
The Church does not. Like other anti-gay churches such as Mormons, Catholics and Baptists, they prefer to promote the anti-gay agenda rather than follow Christ's commandments. Tom and John? You'd have to ask them.
Yes. I know quite a few gay Scientologists. I only know of two lesbian Scientologists but they also are not discriminated against in Scientology. One of the great things about Scientology is that it acknowledges that all people have various differences and eccentricities caused by their subconscious minds and that we all deserve a chance to go free. The only people who are not eligible for Scientology services are those with undisclosed crimes and those committing ongoing destructive acts against their fellows.