Daughter and this classmate of hers have been dating since August. She told us him & his whole family are Scientologists. I’m not going to lie, I didn’t know anything about it until she mentioned it, my first thought was “oh, they believe in science? That’s cool”. Then I looked it up online… and I still don’t understand anything. Most sources say it’s a bad thing, but I don’t get what it’s all actually about, as in doctrine, beliefs, activities, etc. I don’t even understand if it’s an actual religion or one of those pay-to-level-up self-care courses. One of the most confusing things I’ve ever read about. So if anyone could explain it straight to the point, I’d be very grateful.

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        Not joking. Obviously it’s unenforceable, but when you’re already ensconced in the larger organization and made the choice to join Sea Org, you’re really committed to Scientology and I’m sure the contract feels real. Makes it pretty hard to leave your cushy $10/day job scrubbing one of their cruise ships.

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          I believe they only have one cruise ship, and from reports I’ve heard it’s dilapidated and getting worse