Scientology/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions about the Scientology philosophy, its methods, theories and practices. I can also answer questions about the Church of Scientology and alternative Scientology groups and of the practices thereof.

Experience in the area

I posted on askme.com as Voltaire's Child for about a year or two. I have posted on several forums and blogs. I have a number of disagreements with the Church of Scientology and, thus, am no longer a member.

Publications

I have been quoted in some webpages regarding Scientology and criticism of Scientology. My site is www.claireswazey.com

Education/Credentials

In the subject, I am a Scientology and Dianetics auditor, a former staff member, an OT and have completed quite a bit of tech and admin training when I was in the Church of Scientology. These days, when I want further training or auditing, I obtain that outside the Church of Scientology.
I have also been a guest on a radio station (KAHL) during a segment on Scientology.

What do you like about this subject?

My favorite thing about Scientology is its views on the nature of spirituality.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I plan to continue to learn and to grow as a person within and outside the practice of Scientology.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Scientology believes that anyone can get better or change and that any emotional or spiritual condition can be changed and/or reversed.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The secrecy aka "confidentiality" of certain Scientology scriptures and tenets. The fact that the claims re the states of Clear and OT are exaggerated. The fact that CofS has vowed to eradicate the entire practice of Psychiatry but that their front group, CCHR, claims to only want to eradicate psychiatric abuses.