Cathartic and highly educational for former members to watch; therapeutic for Mr. Beghe. Thanks to Mark, Andreas, Tory and of course Jason and his family for making this video series happen. Nice to see it in decent resolution on Vimeo!

I was simply a one course "Problems Of Work" member and have been looking for a reason to continue, or discontinue any more courses. This interview has helped tremendously in my ability to "drop the thought all together". No more Scientology because "I know" it's the wrong direction for this planet and "it's claims" are misleading. The most wonderful points you made were these.
- We need to be one race, one people and not separate ourselves.
- Come to present moment because "You know."
- It's a "no brainer" or "don't think"

and my favorite line . . .

When you discuss Scientology dividing human race up into little sects you say, "I think that's what causes war."

Much love to Mark, Jason, all "defects" and to all still in Scientology by the mind, may you "COME TO PRESENT MOMENT!" - we love you anyway because you know better. Now go get a "real" life. One that's yours! Life is better on the outside:)

I have to say, I agree with other people who said that this was a very informative interview. I really do feel a great deal of sympathy for Mr. Beghe - wasting so many years of his life and sooo much money on the Co$. He had a genuine yearning to know himself and the Co$ preyed on him and have preyed on so many other people who are just as desperate for answers and help. I'm very glad, though, that Mr. Beghe has fought his way out - his candor and frankness were very refreshing. Listening to him talk about how hard he worked in order to reach clear, I have no doubt in my mind that he can put this whole ordeal behind him and focus that same considerable vigor towards positive things, now - like helping others get out of the Co$ for good. I think that by helping others, it just might help give him that same sense of awareness and accomplishment, because helping people is always a great way of seeing where you, yourself, as a person are at and what you're made of.

My only issue, though, was there was a *lot* of Co$ terminology that I wasn't familiar with. Say, WBM, I don't suppose you could do a 'cast where you give us a rundown on Co$ terminology, by any chance, could you? It was just that watching Mr. Beghe's interview, I was able to understand and/or figure out a good bit of the terminology, but some of the acronyms and the context of some terms just went right over my head (congresses and 'COB' for David Miscavige and so forth)! I'm feeling extremely lost! lol

Thank you for your brave and funny testimony I laughed a lot . You are right nothing works on ot levels; no win at all on ot 5 I knew i had to attest very quickly to protect myself; because I felt the whole thing was insane!
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Great! Thanks for your great work!

A religion that you have to sign a contract to be in it...
A religion that doesn't allow you to leave because you signed a contract....

Hi Annie,

I am so glad that you wrote about your views so candidly and in such detail. I too am in a similar situation and feel exactly the same. I too have a few similar questions and am sp preplexed. The thing with me is that I have spent a considerable amount of time and money on Scientology and am almost halfway upto CLEAR, but the amazing thing is that I have had such amazing and out of the world WINS and Spiritual experiences ever since I embarked on the Bridge progress is ...it's just incredible. I mean, I've had miracles happening in my life. I wish I am able to get over this mental delema as Jason has been able to do so as I feel so torn apart. To BE or not to BE a Scientologist ????

thanxxx Jason