Chriskiss:
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There is a fundamental difference. A religion does not demand financial compensation for courses only voluntary donations. A religion will let you leave without fear of reprisal. This is not true for scientology.
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Actually, the idea of tithing was held to be mandatory in Christianity until recently. It is also incumbent upon all Moslems to tithe by religious law - it is one of the five pillars of Islam. I believe tithing is found amongst Judaism as an obligatory element of religion.
As to reprisals, you do realize that several religions condemn one to hellfire for rejecting their beliefs, yes?
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Source of cost accusation: "Scientology Course Order form" Operation Clambake present: Prices up to OT8 and beyond
Cost of membership: Operation Clambake presents: The Cost of Scientology
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Why should I believe this source? It is opposed to Scientology. Has the Church ever released official documents that back up the information in these reports?
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Source for reprisals against ex-members: Google
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There are many others who have had no such reprisals. What of them?