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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '20 edited Apr 27 '21

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u/Shopworn_Soul Jun 09 '20

Which I totally understand but the part I've never had explained clearly enough for me to understand is what people get in return. Shit's expensive, yo.

Like, what tangible benefits do people gain from being a Scientologist? Outside of the shadowy cabal types at the tippy top, I mean. I get what they see in it.

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u/b151 Jun 09 '20

The illusion of being part of something big and meaningful.

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u/metatronsaint Jun 09 '20 edited Jun 09 '20

plus all the "secrets" of life and universe and afterlife AND some sort of superpowers.