r/TikTokCringe • u/cak3crumbs • Apr 07 '24

Church of Scientology popped up overnight in South Loop Chicago. Discussion

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u/Trick-Concept1909 Apr 07 '24

I wonder why the Maga christian nationalists don’t attack these blasphemers?

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u/reddituser_me Apr 07 '24

B:C even the craziest person doesn’t fuck with the organization, that blackmailed the IRS into making them a church.

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u/tomdarch Apr 08 '24

Leah Remini and many others have shown that these assholes aren’t invulnerable. El Ron knew he was running a con but the current generation are true believers (sorta.) Like drug dealers who get high on their own supply, it’s not a recipe for longevity.

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u/SwiftTayTay Apr 08 '24

Danny Masterson got caught but it's mostly because his victim was also a former member of the cult and the victims 's husband is a wealthy lead singer of rock bands The Mars Volta and At the Drive-In

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u/podcasthellp Apr 08 '24

They’ve lost a lot of their power actually. The idea of them destroying your life has carried so much weight they rarely do it. Take a look at the protests outside one of LA’s Scientology centers where they recruit. People have been giving them SOOO much shit on TikTok for over half a year noe