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The Dark Side Of Scientology’s Sea Organization
48:55 - 55:05 (06:09)
A former member of the Sea Org speaks up about working with Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, on board the Apollo. He describes the lack of proper medical care on board, and speculates the motive behind the creation of the Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF).
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The Apollo's medical officer, with only six months of nursing experience, was surprised to learn that L. Ron Hubbard had started taking painkillers and antibiotics during port visits.
48:55 - 49:57 (01:01)
Summary
The Apollo's medical officer, with only six months of nursing experience, was surprised to learn that L. Ron Hubbard had started taking painkillers and antibiotics during port visits. This conflicts with the belief that as an operating thetan, Hubbard would have total control of his body and of any pain.
ChapterThe Dark Side Of Scientology’s Sea Organization
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
After being implicated in a failed attempt to unseat the Moroccan king, L. Ron Hubbard spent 10 months in a New Jersey hotel watching daytime TV and drinking brandy before returning to his fleet in a better state of health.
49:57 - 51:25 (01:28)
Summary
After being implicated in a failed attempt to unseat the Moroccan king, L. Ron Hubbard spent 10 months in a New Jersey hotel watching daytime TV and drinking brandy before returning to his fleet in a better state of health.
ChapterThe Dark Side Of Scientology’s Sea Organization
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A worker had to use 13 buckets of clean water to rinse his clothes and was only allowed a little bit of sleep and food leftovers.
51:25 - 53:08 (01:42)
Summary
A worker had to use 13 buckets of clean water to rinse his clothes and was only allowed a little bit of sleep and food leftovers. Women and girls were in charge and the conditions were harsh.
ChapterThe Dark Side Of Scientology’s Sea Organization
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speakers discuss how chronic pain can exacerbate someone's behavior or personality, making them appear more off-balance or unlikeable.
53:08 - 53:28 (00:20)
Summary
The speakers discuss how chronic pain can exacerbate someone's behavior or personality, making them appear more off-balance or unlikeable.
ChapterThe Dark Side Of Scientology’s Sea Organization
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The RPF, or Rehabilitation Project Force, created by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, was seen by some crew members as a reaction to Hubbard's realization that his son Quentin was homosexual, and it led to a harsh and Lord of the Flies-like environment.
53:28 - 55:05 (01:36)
Summary
The RPF, or Rehabilitation Project Force, created by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, was seen by some crew members as a reaction to Hubbard's realization that his son Quentin was homosexual, and it led to a harsh and Lord of the Flies-like environment.