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Operation Gold Mine and Scientology's Plans for Clearwater
55:05 - 58:12 (03:07)
Scientology launched Operation Gold Mine in 1975 with the goal of purchasing hotels and churches in Clearwater, Florida, to establish it as a Scientology Mecca and to more effectively collect funds.
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In 1975, Scientology launched Operation Gold Mine as a plan to purchase multiple properties in Clearwater, Florida to establish it as a Scientology Mecca, with the aim of making money through the organization.
55:05 - 56:37 (01:31)
Summary
In 1975, Scientology launched Operation Gold Mine as a plan to purchase multiple properties in Clearwater, Florida to establish it as a Scientology Mecca, with the aim of making money through the organization. The headquarters of the Scientology organization in Clearwater is called the "Flag".
ChapterOperation Gold Mine and Scientology's Plans for Clearwater
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode recounts some of the outlandish claims made by followers of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, including his supposed feminist ideals, love for gold mining and boats, and heroic defeat of Japanese submarines (actually iron ore deposits).
56:37 - 57:25 (00:48)
Summary
This podcast episode recounts some of the outlandish claims made by followers of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, including his supposed feminist ideals, love for gold mining and boats, and heroic defeat of Japanese submarines (actually iron ore deposits).
ChapterOperation Gold Mine and Scientology's Plans for Clearwater
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast episode featured a conversation about the absurdity of Elrond Hubbard's work and how it influenced people.
57:25 - 58:12 (00:46)
Summary
The podcast episode featured a conversation about the absurdity of Elrond Hubbard's work and how it influenced people. The speakers pondered on the possibility of actually following the world of Elrond Hubbard as well as discussing the potential coolness of becoming a Commodore as a rank.