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Thank you for your very detailed letter regarding Scientology. We haven't yet found a way to attack these jackals who feed on children and young adults who are too emotionally weak to stand by themselves when they reach the age of consent. It's too bad there isn't a 20th Century Charles Dickens to write about the terrible destruction of these 20th Century fagins who make themselves rich while they destroy the psyche of so many. At the present time, I can only encourage you to do more of what you have been doing.

Leo J. Ryan#3

CultsExploitationJusticeReligionYouth

About this quote

What does it mean?
The author condemns Scientology for exploiting vulnerable youth and calls for stronger criticism.
In plain terms
Scientology harms weak young people and should be exposed like a harmful cult.
What can you take from it?
Vulnerable people need protection from predatory organizations.

Where it applies

  • investigating cults
  • writing exposés
  • advocating for victims

Putting it to work

  • support victims
  • expose predatory groups
  • demand regulation

Questions to consider

  • How do we protect youth from predatory groups?
  • What role should society play?

Another view

The author admits there is no easy way to attack the group effectively.

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