Expertise: I can answer questions about various critical forums, typical critical arguments, the need for and validity of criticism, the Church of Scientology`s stance on critics and criticism, Scientologists` commonly stated criticisms of critics.
Experience in the area
I am both a Scientologist and a critic of the Church of Scientology and, occasionally, of the Scientology philosophy and of L Ron Hubbard, when warranted.
I have been posting to critical forums since 1998.
I am familiar with other attempts to critique and criticize critics of Scientology; eg: Bernie's website about the criticism of Scientology and the Church of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs specific efforts to handle critics.
I was expelled twice from the Church of Scientology- the latest of which was for reading and posting to a critical forum (alt.religion.scientology).
Publications
I am quoted and cited in a number of critical websites about Scientology.
Education/Credentials
I am a former Church staff member, an auditor, and have had extensive training in Scientology "tech" and "admin" while a member.
I have been interviewed (in June 2005) on radio station KAHL regarding Scientology. |