Former Scientologist Exposes Inside Secrets | Honesty Box

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Published 2024-03-06
In this episode of Honesty Box, we delve into the world of Scientology with Jon Atack, a former member turned authoritarian cult expert and author. Jon provides invaluable insights into his personal experiences within Scientology, shedding light on the hypnotic techniques used, the hierarchy, leadership and origins story of the organisation. He reveals details about celebrity involvement, and explores the daunting commitment of the Sea Organisation, where members sign a billion year pledge upon joining.

Thank you to Jon for taking part. You can find out more about the work he does below:
jonatack.co.uk/
youtube.com/@jonatackfamilyfriends6176
www.instagram.com/jon_atack/
twitter.com/atack_jon

00:00 - 02:07 - What is a Scientologist and what do they believe?
02:07 - 02:41 - How did you join?
02:42 - 04:53 - How is Scientology structured and how do you progress through the ranks?
04:54 - 05:05 - Will you be in danger from making this video?
05:06 - 05:42 - Would you say you're an easily manipulated person?
05:43 - 06:21 - What is the Sea Org and why do you sign a billion year pledge?
06:21 - 06:40 - How many Scientologists are there?
06:40 - 07:02 - Is Scientology a cult?
07:02 - 07:52 - What is auditing?
07:52 - 08:49 - What is an e-meter?
08:50 - 10:14 - What are the OT levels?
10:15 - 10:48 - Should scientology be classed as a religion?
10:48 - 12:50 - How does Scientology handle criticism?
12:51 - 13:34 - What is the Celebrity Centre?
13:35 - 14:26 - What happens to children?
14:27 - 15:17 - What is a silent birth?
15:17 - 16:52 - Do you have to pay to be a member?
16:52 - 17:15 - What do you know about Shelley Miscavige?
17:16 - 17:42 - Is there a uniform?
17:43 - 18:34 - Can you be a christian?
18:35 - 19:30 - Do they record sessions and blackmail you?
19:31 - 21:25 - What do you know about the hole?
21:26 -22:37 - Are you ashamed of your past?
22:37 - 24:04 - How do they recruit?
22:05 - 24:24 - Do they keep people against their will?
24:25 - 25:04 Do they prey on the vulnerable?
25:06 - 25:27 - Who did you believe you were in a part life?
25:27 - 25:53 - Is there anything you miss?
25:54 - 26:30 Do Scientologists believe in the afterlife?

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All Comments (21)
  • @wheressteve
    Everyday is a good day not to be in a cult.
  • @sammarks9146
    I am both relieved and weirdly insulted that as a wheelchair user, Scientology won't ever try to recruit me! 😂
  • @MichMichMe
    Thanks to the gentleman for speaking out.
  • @fifinoir
    How Scientology isn’t classified as a criminal enterprise I’ll never understand. Their assets should be frozen for a start.
  • @Ardwick-Crome
    "A technique abandoned by Freud." - that gives you an idea how bad that technique must be.
  • I cannot fathom the courage of this man. Thank you for educating us, despite the risk to yourself.
  • @charlisays
    Your honesty is refreshing. I hope you are safe now ❤
  • @kaemccorkle
    This needs to be shared far and wide, how heartbreaking.
  • @dianacryer
    Jon is really good at explaining the nuances of Scientology.
  • @a.walters123
    This man must be protected at all costs. He has essentially given his life to tell people the truth. Thank you Sir, for your invaluable contribution to our society. May god bless you deeply ❤
  • @howey935
    2 friends and I had the Scientologists in Amsterdam call the cops on us because we went in a little drunk and stoned and demanded to talk to the big man Xenu. They got rather cross and called the police so we left. The police stopped us a few streets away and they just laughed and told us not to go back.
  • @roywiegner5522
    I went to Narconon in Monterey Cali. For drug treatment, NOT knowing it was a Scientology front. Their websites spoke nothing of the culture, until you get there and you're surrounded by hanging portraits of L.Ron. I was lost and broken, but stayed because it was so expensive, that I didn't want to disappoint my family. It was basically a ground level introduction to Scientology...I was at the center for 9 months. I did finish the program but was adamantly defiant towards the end. I think they didn't like me because I started asking a lot of questions and calling staff out for being brainwashing robots. They tried to mentally break me down. The activities you are required to participate are nothing but brainwashing techniques. I did try an E.meter. I was audited many times, and felt like I was going crazy, which they refuse to acknowledge. They had an answer for every question, and an excuse for every defiant question or speaking out. If Narconon still exists DO NOT GO THERE, or send your loved ones there....
  • @melinapaixao82
    What’s scary is that we are all vulnerable to some extent
  • @sarahjamiesonn
    Amazing and disgusting at the same time. Thank you for speaking out. More people need to hear about this
  • @zhubarb
    I like that he had to point out none of the 1000 people he interviewed had achieved super powers to blow up planets 😅
  • @MirzaMuftich
    The part with ‘Shelly Midcavige is ONE of the disappeared’…
  • @LShannon-wr6zx
    Thank you for speaking out, your perseverance in the path of honesty is a perfect example that they are weak and resort to £2million tactics to silence or ridicule you is evident of that.
  • How intelligent, often professional people can be duped like this is beyond me. I wish you all the best with the rest of your life.
  • @TheEukaryote
    it's nice to know that they won't prey on disabled people. That means I'm safe!