Do you know how many people in the world are really Scientologists? I hear that the number is highly exaggerated.
Of those, how many are actually taught the 'Xenu' story?
How many of those people believe the story, and how many don't? -At some point, do the non-believers then try to leave the cult?
What do high-level members tell low-level members if they accidentally find out about Xenu 'too soon' or from outside sources? There must be some sort of damage control procedure if a low-level starts having doubts and asking questions. Any insight you can share?
Thank you!!!!!!!
No problem! That's what the thread is for, after all!
Do you know how many people in the world are really Scientologists?
No idea. I'd guess, and it's only a guess, I don't even have enough current information to make an intelligent guess, I'd hazard high 100,000's to low 1,000,000's world wide.
I hear that the number is highly exaggerated.
Depends on what the definition of is is. The church counts anyone who has bought a book or taken a class as a member. I'd be very surprised if there are much more than 100,000 actively 'on lines'.
Of those, how many are actually taught the 'Xenu' story?
Only those who have started OT III training and processes. I don't think that statistic is available, but I'll look and see if I can find out how many OT III completions there are. No promises here!
How many of those people believe the story, and how many don't?
No idea, but to get to that level one has to buy in to progressively more and more improbable whole track events.
-At some point, do the non-believers then try to leave the cult?
Yes, mostly. Some stay because they are greedy for the increases in abilities and perceptions promised in the next level (it's always just one more level away). Some stay because they have burned all their bridges to the real world, and think there is nothing out there for them.
What do high-level members tell low-level members if they accidentally find out about Xenu 'too soon' or from outside sources? There must be some sort of damage control procedure if a low-level starts having doubts and asking questions. Any insight you can share?
Don't know. As you say, there must be some damage control. I think that for the individual they try to fast track them through the lower grades so it can be handled properly. This would require all their auditors, case supervisors, and staff they deal with be OT III and above, and this naturally costs more!
On an organizational level these people have to be closely monitored so they don't contaminate others. People who blab are probably 'declared' (a suppressive person) and expelled.
Thank you!!!!!!!
You are quite welcome! Keep 'em coming!