[mschuster91]

> televangelist and cult scams

Well... I agree that at least Scientology has died down a little (even though Shelly Miscavige is still missing), but televangelists are as strong as ever, and not just that Kenneth Copeland guy.

[Dirlewanger]

What? Scientology has never been stronger. They're on their way to literally owning an entire downtown city in Florida (forget which one).

[mschuster91]

You're referring to Clearwater? Yes, I agree, but the influence of Scientology to the large world is... just who gives a fuck about them any more?

Most of Europe sees them either as a business or as a cult (France) or as a threat to democracy (Germany, applicants to public service have to declare they're unaffiliated with the bunch). Worldwide, it's membership numbers are falling (https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2018/01/once-thriving-church-o...).

Many popular front people have either died off or deserted Scientology.

[mminer237]

Clearwater