Scientology Propaganda Programs Running on NBC LA
I’m writing today to ask for your help with something.
On Saturday afternoon, NBC LA, the NBC station in Los Angeles, aired a 30-minute propaganda advertisement for Scientology.
I happened to stumble upon it and was in shock when I realized what was airing.
Scientology has often bought 30-second and 1-minute TV ads (mostly on local television).
It is something I strongly object to, but allowing Scientology to buy a full 30-minute block of airtime is unacceptable.
Someone who knows nothing about Scientology and happened to watch this program would not realize that it was a paid advertisement and might reasonably assume it was programming produced or endorsed by NBC, which could lead them into Scientology.
The propaganda program centered around Dianetics, a pseudopsychological book written by L. Ron Hubbard that masquerades as a mental-health book but is, in reality, an entry point into Scientology — a dangerous, fascistic organization that seeks to destroy the lives of its members and their families.
Nothing about Dianetics or Scientology is helpful or rooted in science. Even critics and skeptics of psychology and psychiatry do not endorse Dianetics and Scientology.
For a major network to present this material in this way is deeply alarming. I understand that Scientology has been purchasing increasing amounts of advertising time across the country, but this crosses a line.
Please use the link below to contact NBC LA to let them know what a serious mistake this was and urge them to never again allow Scientology to purchase a block of airtime like this.
Thank you and I hope everyone has a very happy new year!
My comment sent to them:
I am an ex member of this cult and can tell you horrific stories of how they tore my family apart. My daughter was not allowed to see her dad before he died. She is forbidden to talk to anyone in her family.
Scientololgy is neither a science nor a religion. It extorts money from people after they have given confessions of their deepest secrets.
I don't understand how or why a supposed non-profit organization could book a 30 min ad on such a reputable channel such as yours. By allowing this to happen it appears as though you endorse this.
Be very careful, you are being played by one of the best cons of the century.
I em or call when they show the comm on Dianetics & buying the book. There is NO mention on the comm that this is $cientology. I hate it. I have contacted NCB re link provided. Thank you, lets work to shut this shit down.