The Church of Scientology must be feeling really enturbulated lately. Each time they think they have a “win” as it were, the righteous hands of fate laugh and fart in their general direction.

Back about six weeks ago, what could only have been someone with close ties to the Church of Scientology tipped off YouTube to the fact that Mark Bunker, of Xenutv.com (also affectionately known as “Wise Beard Man” or “WBM” for short) had a second account on the video channel. This was significant as YT’s rules state if your first account is closed for any reason (even temporarily) you are prohibited from opening another. Mark’s first account was closed due to a copyright violation based on a Steven Colbert clip Bunker posted on his first account.

On the eve of Mark Bunker, a long-time critic of the Church of Scientology, an organization most consider a money-making cult (including this author) was to release the full-length video of popular actor Jason Beghe’s video denouncing his former “faith”, Bunker’s second account was also closed.

The internets were abuzz and YouTube was universally panned and ridiculed for inappropriately taking sides in the fight between internet activist group Anonymous’ and Scientology. In retrospect, without *really* knowing what went on behind the scenes, YouTube (owned by Google) was likely working on an alternative which would allow them to supercede their own policy, without also setting a bad precedent.

Whatever the case was, (although we will dig for more info) both of Mark Bunker’s channels are back, and more importantly, so are his YT stats and subscriptions. You can visit Mark’s channel Xenutv here, and Xenutv1 here.

As long as good men (and women) speak out against atrocities, evil cannot persist. Welcome back Mark!

Hattip AnonyMax and J.A!

Vicky Boyce, head of Plymouth, UK Scientology Org is captured stealing anti-Scientology protests signs, and then assault the owner of signs when he protests her theft.

The police were called and they got their signs back, but clearly this Scientologist is very out-ethics. One wonders how long they can last with the volume of protests and cameras on them capturing their poor, unethical behavior?

UPDATE: Also worth noting is the man Vicky Boyce assaulted is in a mobility scooter and uses it for issues related to getting around, he is NOT however, disabled as I reported, he is in fact quite able to fight cults and scary women who steal signs. My apologies Stu, for the mischaracterization. Rock on Scooter-Cult-Slayer!

Thanks DM Longcat for the hattip and video link — and a special thanks for being our most prolific commenter and Glosslip’s biggest fan

New chants against cults are catchy. Jason, in his typically candid fashion speaks to the crowd of gathered members of Anonymous and those in the public who are protesting the CoS’ many abuses against its members. Jason at one point tried to visit the NYC org to speak to their members but they wouldn’t let him in, he then invited them to come out and speak to him, but once again, they refused.

I guess having an open and fair discussion of Scientology is not something the CoS is interested in doing.

Look for a longer, more in depth report from the Tony Ortega of the Village Voice who was there reporting on the protest.

That was a find group of folks out on a Thursday evening, I guess it’s safe to say Anonymous is NOT going away. Jason has really done a great service to inspire those who are taking great strides to expose Scientology’s history of cult-like activities to the public.

Thanks Jason, thanks Anonymous.

As anyone who reads this site knows I am a huge fan of Andrew Morton, and his book, Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography influenced me greatly in expanding my knowledge of Scientology and its second-in-command, actor Tom Cruise.

Andrew, in the midst of promoting his Tom Cruise book was in the Netherlands and members of the group Anonymous visited him during this tour, and the above photo was taken. For more on the encounter, go to Enturbulation.org.

As an aside, I have encountered scores of people who would question Morton’s role in this fight against the Church, in the interest of trying to remain neutral, I’ve been measured in my response. Allow me to say now, that is sheer BOLLOCKS! Knowing the full extent of Andrew’s role in exposing Scientology’s abuses gives me the right to say so.

Without Andrew’s encouragement (and that of Ian Halperin) I might not have continued on exposing the CoS like I have tried to do. Glad to see Morton finally getting some appreciation!

Glosslip Radio, in its continued coverage of the internet anti-Scientology movement fronted by activist group Anonymous, is proud to announce another great radio show. Tomorrow evening’s show, at a special day and time, Thursday May 29th, 9:00pm EDT, will feature Maureen Bolstad. Maureen, an 18-year veteran of the Church of Scientology’s most devout sect, the Sea Organization, will be joining us to discuss her heartbreaking story of disconnection from her family, including her twin sister, and her harrowing experience of escaping the Hemet, California SO site called Gold (Int) Base.

Maureen and I met recently at a gathering of many ex-Scientologists while I was visiting Los Angeles with my family a couple weeks ago. During this visit, I spoke with many ex-Scientologists, and they all had compelling stories to tell of their time in the cult, but Maureen’s was especially fascinating and sad. I look forward to being able to give her an opportunity to share her story with our listeners and we hope you can tune for tomorrow’s special show. Below is Maureen’s photo and bio.

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I was born and spent my childhood in Santa Clara County; lived there until I was 16. I became involved with Scientology through a friend of my mother when I was 14. I was tricked into joining the Sea Organization along, with my little brother and, later, my twin sister. I was in the SO for 18 years. I spent 17 of those years out in Hemet at the Int base. I left staff in 2000. I tried to remain a public Scientologist for 5 years, but it didn’t work out. I left Scientology in 2005.

I was officially labeled a Suppressive Person by the CoS in Los Angeles in 2006. I’m currently going to college, but I’m self employed too. I do video dp work, photography projects and office admin and bookeeping. My brother and I are on good terms, but my twin sister is still involved in Scientology and she has stopped speaking to myself and most of our family.

On Thursday, May 29, popular actor and now enemy No. 1 of the Church of Scientology, will stand among the New York City Anonymous to protest the local Scientology Orgs as part of an ongoing movement to expose the abuses and criminal activity of organized Scientology.

Jason made headlines a few weeks back when a video was released with Beghe discussing the fraudulent claims of the Church, and how the organization created by pulp science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard in the 50’s, has systematically created a criminal scheme to bilk its adherents of large sums of money.

Jason, best known for silver screen roles in such films as Thelma and Louise, Monkey Shines, G.I. Jane and recurring roles on TV hits such as “Chicago Hope,” “Melrose Place,” “Picket Fences” and “American Dreams,” has taken the internet by storm as he continues to speak out against his former faith.

Here’s more from the press release about Jason’s visit to the NYC protests tomorrow:

New York City, NY - Celebrity and former Scientologist Jason Beghe will be in New York City to assist locals of New York City with ANONYMOUS in protesting the abuses and fraud of Scientology. The event will begin on/around 5pm (EST) at Bryant Park New York City near the memorial Fountain in the park. From there, the event will travel up Broadway to Times Square and to the Organization of Scientology in New York City located at: 227 West 46th Street

About Jason Beghe - Jason Beghe is a noted film and television actor having appeared in roles on Chicago Hope, Melrose Place and various movies such as G.I Jane. Beghe was a Scientologist for many years and achieved the level of Operating Thetan Five (”OT-5″) in the church alongside an auditor level of class five (”C-V”).

About the Church of Scientology of New York - The Church of Scientology was founded by Science Fiction writer and novelist Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (”L. Ron Hubbard”) and has a presence in nearly every state in the United States of America and almost every nation in the European Union. The tenants of Scientology are based solely around the writings/lectures of L. Ron Hubbard.

I had the pleasure recently of meeting Jason and his lovely family, wife Angie and sons Bix and Bear. Jason is best described as candid, honest and passionate. Just as he firmly committed himself to becoming the best Scientologist he could be for ten years, Jason is now as equally committed to saving others from the fate of fraud and false claims perpetrated by the Church against its members and the public.

Jason told me he has every intention of seeing this through and is resolute is bringing truth and openness to this secretive group many consider a sinister cult. Jason, as the most public and well-known defector of Scientology, which has an active celebrity recruiting policy, has placed himself, his family and his career in harm’s way against a organization which has blood on its hands and a reputation for silencing its critics through financial ruin or illegal measures.

Jason really is a hero for standing up to the wrongs of the Church, and while I can’t speak for Anonymous, I can speak as a critic of Scientology’s policies. So with that in mind, thank you for standing with us Jason and thanks to the entire Beghe family for your support.

Below is a clip of NYC Scientology Org leader John Carmichael mishandling an opportunity to discuss his “faith” at a recent protest in NY:

Join the Sea Arrrrgh, make yer mark and fly the colors — June 14 protest of the Cult of Scientology. from TheDonzerlyLight on Vimeo.

Anonymous as an entity continues to amaze and inspire me with their creativity, dedication and enthusiasm. Many thought their global protests wouldn’t make it to the summer when they first began in organizing in January. But June 14th’s global protest themed, “Sea Arrrgh” will mark the 5th of these protests and the pressure and attention they are creating to expose the crimes of the organization which now runs Scientology are drastically affecting the CoS.

Record numbers are shying away from joining or participating in Scientology’s “stress test” traps to sucker in new recruits. The Organizations are “downstat” (losing numbers), the Church is losing money from its rank and file members, and even beloved celebrities have turned away from the Church and are speaking out against its decades of abuses.

Most recently, the UK courts struck down an attempt by the corruptible local law enforcement to keep protesters from using the word “cult” to describe the Church of Scientology, after London police went after a 15-year old who was peacefully protesting.

The Church of Scientology’s days of abusing members and behaving like a criminal organization are numbered. They will soon realize that good men and women will not stand by and allow them to operate business as usual anymore. Will you join the fight?

Visit www.enturbulation.org to find a protest near you.

The Guardian UK announced that the Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to go forward in its case against a 15-year old British teen who used the word “cult” during a May 10th global protest against the Church of Scientolog, staged by the internet activist group Anonymous.

The Anonymous boy, who goes by the moniker “ENG” or Epic Nose Guy, had displayed a sign which stated “Scientology is not a religion, it is a dangerous cult” was requested by the local London police to remove his sign during the protest. “ENG” refused, citing free speech and what he considered an accurate statement on his sign. Shortly after, his sign was removed and he was issued a summons. Here’s more details from the Guardian article:

The unnamed 16-year-old was handed a court summons by City of London police for refusing to put down a placard saying “Scientology is not a religion, it is a dangerous cult” during a peaceful protest outside the church’s headquarters near St Paul’s Cathedral earlier this month.

Police had “strongly advised” him to stop displaying the sign but he refused, citing a high court judgment from 1984 in which the organisation was described as a cult.

The summons was issued under the Public Order Act on the grounds that the sign incited religious hatred.

A file was passed to the CPS, which today told City of London police it would not be pursuing the boy through the courts.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “The CPS review of the case includes advice on what action or behaviour at a demonstration might be considered to be ‘threatening, abusive or insulting’.

“The force’s policing of future demonstrations will reflect this advice.”

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A Glosslip guest post:

Cancer and Scientology

Hi. I’m felinonymous. And I am a breast cancer survivor.

On Mother’s Day where I am- and possibly where you are too, the Susan G. Komen for a Cure ran, walked, and even slept in for a cure. A cure for breast cancer.

Today, we know that early detection is a key element to survival. We know that intervention at Stages 1 and 2 are better than fighting from behind the eight-ball at stages 3 and 4. We have reached a place where it is quite alright to proudly stand up and say, “I am a survivor”. It hasn’t always been that way.

Once upon a time, a person with breast cancer had to deal with a certain stigma. And it certainly wasn’t talked about. There were no fund raisers to try to encourage or even jump start education and research. It was hidden firmly in the bra drawer so that no one could see.

That changed.

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Since when did it become a crime to call a cult a cult? Apparently about two weeks ago.

On May 10th, at the 4th global protest staged by the internet activist group Anonymous, a London Teenager, who goes by the moniker “ENG” or Epic Nose Guy, was arrested for leaving a sign up that called the Church of Scientology a “CULT.” Here’s a breakdown of events from the Guardian UK:

A teenager is facing prosecution for using the word “cult” to describe the Church of Scientology.

The unnamed 15-year-old was served the summons by City of London police when he took part in a peaceful demonstration opposite the London headquarters of the controversial religion.

Officers confiscated a placard with the word “cult” on it from the youth, who is under 18, and a case file has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service.

A date has not yet been set for him to appear in court.

The decision to issue the summons has angered human rights activists and support groups for the victims of cults.

The incident happened during a protest against the Church of Scientology on May 10. Demonstrators from the anti-Scientology group, Anonymous, who were outside the church’s £23m headquarters near St Paul’s cathedral, were banned by police from describing Scientology as a cult by police because it was “abusive and insulting”.

Writing on an anti-Scientology website, the teenager facing court said: “I brought a sign to the May 10th protest that said: ‘Scientology is not a religion, it is a dangerous cult.’

“‘Within five minutes of arriving I was told by a member of the police that I was not allowed to use that word, and that the final decision would be made by the inspector.”

A policewoman later read him section five of the Public Order Act and “strongly advised” him to remove the sign. The section prohibits signs which have representations or words which are threatening, abusive or insulting.

The teenager refused to back down, quoting a 1984 high court ruling from Mr Justice Latey, in which he described the Church of Scientology as a “cult” which was “corrupt, sinister and dangerous”.

This young man showed huge brass ones by his decision to not take down the sign when ordered by police. While some may cringe at the comparison, I liken this to those who refused to sit at the back of the bus. Peaceful protests are the earmark of democracy, how else can “the people” raise awareness about authoritative groups trying to control the masses through deception and intimidation? What is left for us as a society to protect our freedoms, if you can’t meet with like-minded individuals to express your outrage against well documented abuses and criminal collusion? More importantly, how can you prosecute one individual for using a “word” which most accurately describes that which you are protesting? Also significant, is the precedent set over the last twenty years of many, many publications using this term to describe the Church of Scientology.

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