Scientology

[hobbes]

It is all about preying on fear.

I have to ask how his belief system is more ridiculous than Christianity.

He is a just a bit more transparent in that all he cares about is money.

I believe in nothing.

The key difference is inclusion criteria.

In Christianity anyone can belong, in Scientology only those with cash can be saved.

[Busyman]

It is all about preying on fear.

I have to ask how his belief system is more ridiculous than Christianity.

He is a just a bit more transparent in that all he cares about is money.

I believe in nothing.

You just answered your own question. Scientology also has no "history" behind it besides Baron.

[JPaul]

I have to ask how his belief system is more ridiculous than Christianity.

Christianity has a historical basis, whether one believes in the divinity of Jesus.

Scientology is based on the works of a bad science fiction writer. Who demonstrably plagiarised, lied and used poor "science" to support his "teachings".

[hobbes]

I have to ask how his belief system is more ridiculous than Christianity.

Christianity has a historical basis, whether one believes in the divinity of Jesus.

Scientology is based on the works of a bad science fiction writer. Who demonstrably plagiarised, lied and used poor "science" to support his "teachings".

Christ may have lived, but his relationship with God is purely faith.

Doesn't matter the story, whether it be aliens or pink unicorns, it all comes down to brainwashing the young and this thing they cling to called "faith".

[JPaul]

Christianity has a historical basis, whether one believes in the divinity of Jesus.

Scientology is based on the works of a bad science fiction writer. Who demonstrably plagiarised, lied and used poor "science" to support his "teachings".

Christ may have lived, but his relationship with God is purely faith.

Indeed.

However you asked what made scientology more ridiculous. In my opinion it is much more ridiculous, for the stated reason.

I don't suggest my answer was a deep theological support of the tenets of Christianity. Just an answer to your question.

EDIT - To answer your edit.

Some stories are more ridiculous than others. To say that the story doesn't matter is ridiculous.

[hobbes]

Christ may have lived, but his relationship with God is purely faith.

Indeed.

However you asked what made scientology more ridiculous. In my opinion it is much more ridiculous, for the stated reason.

I don't suggest my answer was a deep theological support of the tenets of Christianity. Just an answer to your question.

You have, infact, have given your stated reason, and I accept it.

Your opinion is completely valid, carry on, I will shut my mouth.

[zapjb]

That sciencrapology hides the facts about their "religion" until you pay thousands. Makes it f'd up.