I read a CNN article about that. It sounds to me like Lauer made the classic mistake of mentioning Scientology in any way, which is sure to make a Scientologist defensive. Why?
From Wikipedia, I bring you this:
Those that reach the higher teachings (OT III) within the Church of Scientology will learn all about Xenu, the evil intergalactic ruler who implanted "thetans" or alien spirits, in earth's volcanoes 75 million years ago, after which they escaped and invaded human bodies. The ultimate belief of Scientology is that you are possessed by the spirits of aliens murdered 75 million years ago by "Xenu" and you have to exorcise these spirits. The cost of reaching OT III approaches $360,000.
Because Scientology is hilariously contrived dogshit, that's why.
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Date: 2005-06-24 07:45 pm (UTC)From Wikipedia, I bring you this:
Those that reach the higher teachings (OT III) within the Church of Scientology will learn all about Xenu, the evil intergalactic ruler who implanted "thetans" or alien spirits, in earth's volcanoes 75 million years ago, after which they escaped and invaded human bodies. The ultimate belief of Scientology is that you are possessed by the spirits of aliens murdered 75 million years ago by "Xenu" and you have to exorcise these spirits. The cost of reaching OT III approaches $360,000.
Because Scientology is hilariously contrived dogshit, that's why.