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Thread:Talk:Scientologists Talk About "The Master"/Hated this movie

2012-09-25T21:35:19Z

Matlock: New thread: Hated this movie

Based on bits and pieces I had heard about it, my initial thought about "The Master" was that it was a movie I would never bother to see. Then I read some glowing reviews from other independent scientologists I know and trust, and I changed my mind - went to see the move last night with my wife, thoroughly expecting to enjoy myself. Boy, was that a false hope.

I HATED this movie. I walked out after 90 minutes, and I only waited that long because I was with my wife. It was easily one of the most aberrated, low-toned films I have ever seen, and I am somewhat of a movie buff who will watch just about anything. The move was a thorough, wall-to-wall trashing of L. Ron Hubbard, Mary Sue Hubbard, Dianetics and Scientology. Subtle at times, at other times not.

Let me give a specific example: in my youth, I had an experience where a sexual pervert tried to hypnotize me (to dramatize what evil purpose I don't even want to know). In the scene where LRH gives Freddie his first "session," the voice tone, demeanor and questioning-style of LRH exactly matched what I experienced with that pervert, including asking very loaded sexual questions. It's a great way to introvert a person!

I'm lucky to have talked directly with several individuals who knew LRH very well and very personally. They readily acknowledge his flaws, but they also acknowledge the great qualities that this man had. None of them described him as the manipulative scumbag portrayed in "The Master."

The only positive thing I can say about this movie is that it is absolute confirmation of the existence of alternate universes. Because the independent scientologists who liked it clearly live on a different plane of reality than I do.

Thread:Talk:Scientologists Talk About "The Master"/"The Master" is not the final word on L. Ron Hubbard

2012-09-22T10:07:37Z

Matlock: New thread: "The Master" is not the final word on L. Ron Hubbard

As a former member of the Church of Scientology (I resigned in 2010), I'm entitled to dislike the church, the subject of Scientology itself and the founder, L. Ron Hubbard. But my ire is directed only to the church.

I am a staunch believer in religious and artistic freedom, and I have no qualms with someone making a negative movie about Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard. But when people walk out of the movie theater I hope that at least some ask the question, "Could this guy have been so thoroughly bad from start to finish? Didn't he maybe once in his life pet a dog, or give some spare change to a bum?"

Since leaving the church, I have done a tremendous amount of research myself about L. Ron Hubbard that I was not allowed to do while a member, and that included talking to several other former church members who worked with him directly. What stands out in all of those conversations is L. Ron Hubbard's tireless efforts to find ways to help other people improve their lives.

There is NO question that he had his faults, but honestly, if you want to go back through history and judge a man's work according to a man's personal faults only, many luminaries would have to be removed from the textbooks.

For those who go to see "The Master": get curious about L. Ron Hubbard, look for yourself, think for yourself. This is actually good advice for any subject!

- Ron Matlock, Independent Scientologist

Talk:Scientologists Talk About "The Master"

2012-09-22T10:07:37Z

Matlock: Talk page autocreated when first thread was posted

Scientologists Talk About "The Master"

2012-09-22T09:51:12Z

Matlock:

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The new movie, "The Master" has been out barely one week, and even though released on a very limited number of screens, has already created enough of a buzz that has critics talking about "Academy Award" prospects!

The acting of Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman receives raves all around, while some are finding faults with the meandering story-line and an unsettling ending that leaves one wondering!
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Apparently based "loosely", on L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology, knowing Scientologists will say it goes well beyond that label and does so in a by-design very unflattering manner. In short, it's a "one-sided" viewpoint of the founder that presents him as a charismatic ego-maniac who endears himself to others solely for the purpose of using them. Devotees will argue that Hubbard was in fact a man totally dedicated to his self-improvement technologies, even to the point of self-denial of the benefits of the wealth he had accumulated over decades. [http://scientolipedia.org/index.php?title=Ian_Robert_Waxler,_Class_8_Auditor_/_C/S Ian Waxler]

Indianapolis Spiritual Quest Center

2012-09-08T13:12:59Z

Matlock: Created page with "{{Groups |Primary Contact=Indianapolis Spiritual Quest Center |Training Offered=Academy Levels, Basic Courses, Metering, NED, Pro Trs, Solo Course, Student Hat |Auditing Deliv..."

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The Indianapolis Spiritual Quest Center is run by Ron Matlock and his wife Michelle.

Indianapolis is nicknamed "The Crossroads of America". It is a 1.5 hour drive from Louisville, a 2 hour drive from Cincinnati, a 3.5 hour drive from Columbus, a 3.5 hour drive from Chicago, a 5 hour drive from St. Louis and a 5 hour drive from Detroit.

Ron and Michelle resigned from the Church of Scientology in 2010.

Ron was trained in the church as a Professional Course Supervisor, a Professional Word Clearer and a Class IV Auditor. When he left the church he was a Power Plus release, and since then has progressed up to Solo NOTs. Ron's experiences with Scientology have been thoroughly amazing, so although not a fan of the church, he is a HUGE fan of L. Ron Hubbard's spiritual technology.

Michelle is one of the early Class VIII auditors, one of the early Clears, and one of the first people to complete original OT VI. She is trained to audit just about everything on the Bridge up through OT IV, including OT repairs.

They are happy to talk with anyone who has an interest in the original spiritual philosophy of L.Ron Hubbard, and to provide auditing, but their strongest desire is to train people in how to apply Scientology!

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2012-09-08T11:49:16Z

Matlock: Students doing e-meter drills and TRs.

Students doing e-meter drills and TRs.