Woman Confronts Her Mom About Scientology

Just incredible. This young woman has an understanding of how evil Scientology is that far surpasses that of people three times her age. And you can see in her mother how resistant she was to accepting that Scientology isn't what she thought it was. By the way, the mom ended up becoming a fierce advocate against Scientology.

[@thelaurels13]

“It’s easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled” ~ Mark Twain

[@MsTrain69]

So true

[@Form1214]

Great comment

[@IndySpirit]

Mic drop!

[@user-dc6wz4dv3l]

True, and when you realize you have been fooled it suddenly appears obvious.

[@cryptolocc6200]

I just actually found this out, trying to help my buddy that got scammed

[@aliegan2109]

The daughter’s confrontation of her mother was very powerful.

[@froggreen2067]

The brothers laugh

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

I once was in a relationship with a guy who was into Scientology and took me to this big mansion in Dallas (off of Buckner Road somewhere). Where I was greeted by a group of staff who were eager to have me fill out a card. Then they wanted to give me a taste of what clearing a person meant. They had some kind of a machine they used to perform that function. My "bolting" point was when my then-boyfriend at the time, took me into a chapel with a nice big picture of L. Ron Hubbard, who was obviously the point of focus and worship. I couldn't wait to get out of there! Fast forward, I wound up dumping that boyfriend, who in turn stalked me for a period of time. I had to change my phone number and was very close to filing a police report. It is definitely a cult.

[@Utoobdammitjanet]

2:31

[@CamilleGG451]

I love the man who said he got more out of admitting he had been in the cult than he ever did being in the cult. I don't know at what point people question that they may be in a cult, (I'm assuming here it would be as you may be "waking up" to the fact?), but any of you out there who may be, just remember that statement. It's very true. It can be obviously difficult and painful to come out of and have to face things, but you will be moving in the direction of good, strength, actualization and true happiness in taking that first step. You will reclaim your life and you will be stronger than you ever were! TY Leah for your commitment to expose this criminal organization. You've brought people laughter which is healing and now you're helping those victimized by this cult heal and likely PREVENTING potential joiners. You are doing much good. 💗

[@Hans-ChristianSchwartz]

you really dodged a bullet there!

[@clara6012]

The mother definitely has something else going on

[@amyrivers4093]

Thank goodness you got away from him and his scientology ideals.

[@innergirlart]

I’ve never heard of a “church “ send out bills but Scientology.

[@BornInTheSeaOrg]

Bills to people it claims "free loaded" off their goodwill by getting "free" services while their only payment (exchange) was the act of dedicating their life 24/7/365. It truly is mind boggling that people go for this.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Most churches give money and food etc to people..

[@Schmerzmaschine]

You never heard from church taxes? In a few european countries that's absolut normal.

[@OlgaAlyce]

Her daughters insight is amazing.

[@sophie20001]

It’s important to NEVER indulge someone’s delusions. What a good daughter!

[@Sirmellowman]

if only they knew how many families will never ever for the rest of their lives be able to sit in around and talk to eachother like this. they are so lucky

[@candipauline]

I love the fact that the mother ended up becoming an advocate against scientology. I would like to see some videos of that.

[@DarkSkies72]

She did? Great news.

[@violiendamast]

I would like to see her reaction to this video; how does she feel about what she said

[@NastyNathanial69]

Leah Remeni you are a legendary SP. Thank you for the work you are doing to shine a spotlight on these cases. You are a fascinating woman.

[@clearwaterchad9037]

I agree with Nathaniel

[@Kreepyb5]

I agree with Nathaniel and clearwater 💯🙋‍♀️✌️👍🏽💕

[@clearwaterchad9037]

@@Kreepyb5 ♥️🌴🤣🤣🤣

[@BarnabyWild13]

Reminds me of the alcoholic who can’t admit their drinking caused problems in their family.

[@CultyClips911]

Yes, this was like an intervention

[@daisylu1973]

💯🎯

[@SyntaxError83]

"You *have to* gain from the things you have to reach for." This daughter is amazing!

[@forrestfey]

Sunken cost fallacy

[@lisareed5669]

The level of discourse is so much better than today. Polite, thoughtful, working through things together, truthful.

[@JadziaDax-jp8dk]

Thank you for sharing this. I wasn't a Scientologist but was in a cult in which a young boy was murdered. It is very sad the effects a cult can have on a family... it has been several years and it's still hard.

[@radiantmessenger3369]

Cult trauma can really have a lasting effect, I'm sorry. I'm glad you got out. Much healing and peace to you ♥️

[@krystle4248]

2nd what the other comment said Peace be with you

[@Ashley-md9mx]

That was perfectly said at the end, love you Leah 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹💖

[@Hans-ChristianSchwartz]

And thank you for sharing your thoughts and details. Much that I could say, but let me summarize: Talking helps. Take good care of yourself.

[@bumpty9830]

Coming from that experience, I wonder what you think about the larger cult of capitalism that kills some 68,000 people each year (including many children) with its healthcare system alone, not to mention the drone bombings of weddings, hospitals and "fun-size terrorists" (i.e. poor, brown children), the cluster bombs still killing kids in Laos as more go to Ukraine, or the other various ways corporations collude with the government to kill poor people for the worship of profit.

[@silverserpent420]

So heartbreaking. That woman desperately needs something, anything to believe in. That's how cults thrive. They play on one's hope and desperation for fulfillment and safety. I'm not religious, but there's a special place in hell for folks that prey on hope.

[@True-blue...]

I couldn't agree with you more. You have hit the nail on the head. ❤️✌️Australia 🇦🇺.

[@silverserpent420]

@@True-blue... I appreciate you. Sending you much love from Texas. 💚🫶🏽💚

[@True-blue...]

@silverserpent420 😊🧡🩷💚❤️‍🔥🩶🤘My pleasure mate.Far North Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 😀

[@forrestfey]

That strong need is something that cults use against you

[@Mudskippered]

interventions work.....they take time - but it is worth it!

[@scarlettohara843]

Either that mother is in complete denial or she has too much pride to admit to her children that she was suckered.

[@Anette.60s]

She’s brainwashed. As an ex Scientologist I’ve seen this type of conversations in my family.

[@Lunchladydoyle]

I used to do a group meditation with a woman who paid for the $5,000 introductory course. She started using the lingo and selling Scientology to us practically overnight. Lucky for her they reg’d her too hard ( she was working as a waitress and had little extra money ) and it served as a wakeup call for her. Years later the only thing she has to say about it was she felt like she was going into a trance and all they ever talked about was buying more courses. Never mess with cults, group think is real and dangerous.

[@BuffyLynn]

This is amazing because they are actually having a conversation instead of cutting off all communication.

[@Dimeloloco13]

Keep going, Leah...Queen of Queens

[@amanda_beaumont]

I watched the whole episode with Serge yesterday- it’s just shocking that 50yrs later it’s still going on! Why aren’t there more brave media outlets speaking out? Would be interesting if this 5W did a follow up.

[@radiantmessenger3369]

No one likes to admit they were taken, fooled, manipulated. It can be hard to admit we were wrong- human nature. But making excuses for the bad behavior of others or for ourselves for trusting them just perpetuates the bad behavior, even criiminal behavior. Great video❤!

[@luckylushie369]

This is why they think Trump still has so many supporters. They supported him in the beginning and can't admit they were wrong. They call it The Double-down Effect, I think. Where people literally convince themselves rather than admit to believing a lie or supported people that turned out to be greedy or manipulative. They will ignore the bad but track the good.

[@jenniferwilson3489]

Thank You Leah for bringing this to our attention

[@BornInTheSeaOrg]

I wish I could have this kind of conversation with my parents. They are elderly now and I've come to terms with the fact that having this conversation would simply result in me not getting to be a part of the last years of their life. Even with both being OT8 and having done nearly every service available in the religion. After the constant stalling of OT9 to the point they must know they will never be alive to see it (they wouldn't accept it doesn't even exist) they will continue through there entire life clinging to the hope they didn't waste the last 45 years of theirs. It saddens me, but I love my parents and such is life.

[@heartshapedisle]

I hope there comes a time that you can just be together. Without the language of SCN in the conversation.

[@orange222...]

How very sad. I agree you just have to go along with it at this point. Even if you had absolute proof of a variety of things what good would that do. You don't want your parents to know they watsted so much of their lives at this point. I don't know where this is but previously someone was talking about all the level being put on the internet. I think they change the levels, pretending they found some new revelation so they can charge you for the level again.

[@Luke-ih1oc]

Wise words. You can’t change them nor are you responsible for them.

[@kdholden]

That was crazy. Good for the daughter!

[@MusicfromMarrs]

I’m glad the mother woke up/came around. It’s usually not a great strategy to be confrontational with cult members. Rosemary and her son are evidence of how support and leading someone out of the dark side is the most effective path to a normal life.

[@thecrafterscauldron]

I think the full video is called “W5 Rare: Investigating Scientology in 1973” if anyone’s looking for more!

[@Buckeye2043]

Love that Leah won’t let up on these tools

[@sandyrusk100]

It is so devastating to have a family member in a cult. They have been brainwashed and you can not reason with them. My daughter is in a Mega Church Cult and I feel so helpless in saving her. 😢

[@Ksinthehouse]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Nothing is more precious than our children. Fortunately the Bible is full of doctrine about how we are to behave and the shear volume of those passages far out number anything this cult is using to push its agenda (judgement, being humble and kind, not speaking in anger etc). Here's an idea: (I'm an ex Scientologist btw): approaching it gently from a biblical standpoint, being careful not to come across as judgemental. "I'm really concerned about the strong judgments that feels like it's encouraging hate against others that I'm hearing from your church elders, because throughout the Bible it says..." (Insert biblical passages.) "I feel" statements like: "I feel like we should be striving to be more like Jesus, I want to work on that too." If that's true, it'll come across as though you are in it with her and hopefully encourage her to take a look, see the truth and start questioning her churches behaviors and values. You could take her to a different church that you know doesn't have that insane rhetoric and is very welcoming. You could speak to a pastor and get their advice. Having her experience the difference may help. Also being honest, "it really hurts to hear you so angry because I love you and want you to be happy.." I hope that helps in some small way. She's lucky to have a very concerned and loving mother ❤

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Bethel?

[@AdamKarmona]

It's like an Edward Albee play. Trauma radiates off of this conversation.

[@1973jamie1]

I have been a fan of yours for years and years Leah. I just want to thank you for speaking out against what seems to be a cult of some sorts. Hope all is well sweetie

[@orange222...]

You should look into more and you too will become an advocate. Now they are being served for human trafficking.

[@toribern816]

Ugh 😣 that end clip with LRH in that stupid white capt hat 🤢 he’s just so gross the very thought of following this human sack of shyte makes me want to vomit. Anyway, this was a very cool watch thank you Leah and team for all you all do ❤

[@armt8543]

70’s women BUILT DIFFERENT

[@shaggy312]

Hubbard once said "If you want to be rich, invent a religion". This just proves how desperate human beings are to find meaning to life, even if it hurts them and everyone around them.

[@OlgaAlyce]

Peeling the onion.

[@zoejanine]

Hahaha she caught herself at the end there. This was a fascinating watch.

[@reginablevins8550]

I just love how they are using logic and even though they clearly want to scream at their mum they don't. They love her and until mom admits it, she still has a toe in that pond.

[@NazLaMarca]

This is FANTASTIC! Thank you Leah for sharing it!

[@pibblemom2015]

So freaking sad

[@johngriffin2873]

The daughter is smart!!

[@DarkSkies72]

“Are you sure you don’t feel like a sucker?” Brilliant truth. Admitting there’s a problem is always the FIRST step.

[@saramarshall2957]

Fighting with your child is detrimental enough to wash away anything good.

[@modsquad3068]

Tyvm Leah. Daughters know the deal.

[@kulaniwarner7262]

Love the quick pic of hubbard at the end lol. Fascinating...I'm glad this exists. The daughter is the star of the show here.

[@RealYoutube33]

Leah great job on breaking up this Cult. Twin Flames is growing and looking like another cult that people learn how to fight.

[@ShindigEats]

The mom was suffering from sunk cost fallacy.

[@jenniferwilson3489]

Plus, loved you on Saved By The Bell & King of Queens

[@toribern816]

Lmao 😂Saved by the Bell. The golf club girlfriend of Zack right? Omg totally remember

[@JamieDoe472]

I absolutely adored her on who's the boss, and living dolls. The biggest girl crush of my life! I very much wanted to be her. Lol something like thirty-five years later, and I still want to be just like her!

[@grandmaschuman]

Wow! Just wow!

[@kenya420]

This is a powerful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@joshuacoldwater]

The mother here is not yet truly ready to part ways, she may be acting in that direction but I would be VERY surprised to hear if she actually stayed away for the entire amount of time. She did still feel very idealistic about Scientology and for her to say she still saw truth, that hurts.

[@TheHeathenCoalition]

Proper Props to Leah Remini for speaking out against misdeeds! Wish more were as brave, or strong, but cults destroy so many along their path to 'enlightenment.'

[@suitov]

You can tell feelings are running high here but they're so respectful of each other. Not shouting, not constantly speaking over each other. Everyone getting their turn to speak. And the youngsters expressed themselves so cogently about what they did and didn't agree with, and didn't alienate their mum completely. This gives me hope. (I wish my parents would respect and listen to me like this, but I'm in my 40s and by now I've accepted they won't change.)

[@dianacryer]

Suzan was a very wise young lady. John is not an idiot for being “ taken.” There are points in everyone’s life where they could be manipulated and taken advantage of.

[@MochiColorsZanos]

Where are all these people now???

[@wendeemoore2013]

WOW, I hope she got out! Thank you Leah!

[@Mudskippered]

she did :)

[@wendeemoore2013]

So happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing! @@Mudskippered

[@marykahn6803]

My son wouldn’t sit with me for five minutes to talk about the truth about scientology. That alone speaks volumes.

[@ShannonRockStarShimansky]

Very powerful video showing this mindset

[@jolenejoleeene]

It's telling how she paused after stating that she's the only one in her family who doesn't think she was ripped off. There was just a glimmer of realizing what she had said before she stopped herself.

[@henrikschmidt3964]

This should be a sobering reminder, that the vast majority of scientologists are regular people who have been led astray. Most of them are motivated by wanting to do good.

[@Initwithlove]

I LOVE THIS,, saw it on Serge Del Mar. Thanks for posting!!! Love you Leah!

[@johnfisher4262]

“You sure you don’t just feel like a sucker?” Damn that’s powerful coming from her own daughter.

[@True-blue...]

Ohh my goodness, that mother is not going to budge on her point even with her own daughter 😮. I have learned so much from you and Mike about Scientology's cult. It makes me sad that they are brain washed by a man who learnt alot of stuff from Alistair Crowley a black magic nutter. And the suppressive person issue that separates mum's and children, families torn apart is just unfathomable to me. Thanks for this video Leah. I have been watching those scientists since you and Mike came out about it. And it's destructive and abusive to say the least. ❤Australia 🇦🇺.

[@soniaiboyako4023]

mind you she budged at the end of that very same video.. (and eventually fought against that organisation)

[@helenjohnson7583]

Thanks Leah!

[@heartofjesusdj]

A mother who has to be led by her child. Goodness, how sad.

[@WillieWeed]

She probably had more invested and felt she had more to loose.

[@Melissa-SC73]

Wow! This is strong! Ya have to give the daughter props for confronting about Scientology.

[@Dmarkd16]

It baffles me every time I listen to the intelligent people that appear on SPTV. How they could fall under the spell of such a foolish science fiction bundle of lies! Nothing short of hypnotism at its finest!

[@EllaNonimato]

yes!

[@CultyClips911]

All of Scientology is designed to manipulate intelligent, good people. They target vulnerable people - literally from the first session they find out your "ruin"- the part of your life that they can carefully, slowly and deliberately manipulate.

[@Jiddy12345]

Very powerful. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennifera5205]

Mom is a word salad queen

[@mingbotlarue5694]

"But John, did you not get good out of Scientology?" Mummmm..... the two things are not mutually exclusive! 😩 This is heart rending. I'd love to see the whole programme

[@True-blue...]

Me too, it would be fascinating ✌️Australia 🇦🇺

[@forrestfey]

His awnser is so good

[@snafu6127]

Wow! This looks like it is from the late 60s or 70s….amazing.

[@Valentina21442]

1973 to be exact.

[@Weissguys6]

Wow, this is powerful

[@leesimnovec]

Have you ever seen the movie Ticket to Heaven it was released in 1981 it was an Canadian production trying to make sense of Jones Town massacre

[@tommykovac1360]

Yes I love that movie, I reached out to the writer for an interview on my podcast, when he told me it was based on articles he read in newspapers I passed on the interview hoping he had actually experienced it!

[@trsumbry]

Over 20 grand in those days could have bought a house. Hubbard had a lot of nerve!

[@meh5085]

Unbelievably creepy and sad 😔... the wickedness of their existence! In the 90s, my mom took me to Fountain Ave outside this magestic looking blue castle building with dark doors.. we stood outside and was approached by a weird lady and man. My mom begged, asking if they would take me in and train me cause I was the obnoxious problem child.. my sisters and brother beg my mom not to leave me there. They were Robots in my sarcastic undeveloped 14 year old brain! We thought they were really a religion and somehow could help me be a better daughter through the help of whichever Godthey served. They didn't end up taking me cause we were dirt poor living in a onebedroom with a single mother and her touchy boyfriends. Looking back now ... I can say ... I dodged a bullet for sure with them not wanting me. Back then I wonder why wasn't I good enough! Ha! If anyone was ever strong enough to take them down, It Would Be Leah Remini! The IRS should be knocking on they door for multiple audits for evading taxes for all these years ... how do we still have poor hungry people in Cali? Everywhere even! Worldwide! When the churches including this one just kept getting bigger and bigger. The people in charge have deep pockets, stealing from people who think they are actually assisting or aiding the less fortunate.. The young lady was right we all got took. We reason with ourselves that the good outweighs the bad ..so we endure and carry on. But I am glad that they see Remini was as loud as she was then and now... bring the fight to their front door! This is when giants fight giants! Remini will win! Bravo for this family! And the mama.. ❤OK I Got Ripped!

[@DarkSkies72]

Have y’all ever seen Beetlejuice? You know that scene on the staircase when Beetlejuice turns into a snake? Check out the snakes head, specifically his lips, he looks exactly like LRH.

[@youtubeisasshoe8153]

Man her son gives off the I GOT BODIES IN MY BASEMENT vibe

[@michelleseveney9113]

Crazy how they’re all smoking on this room. 70’s at its best 😅

[@heartofjesusdj]

No doubt. Lol.

[@ivanatrip4504]

I like how he phrased that he vould have gained the ssme things from other experiences. She's the only one in the room who believes it was good tells you something.

[@glenpierce777]

Brilliant stuff. Keep up the good work Leah.

[@Proud2BANSP]

Blew my mind to watch this clip. Thanks for sharing.

[@michellesickles9477]

She caved really quickly!

[@selenafanparasiempre]

It's really sad to see how this just completely this mother surrendered her whole life to scientology.

[@quantumphysic6729]

My mother is gonna love this video!

[@IfYouOnlyKnew_648]

LMAO At least she finally admitted it was ALLLLLLL about the $ Gonna go out onna limb and say Xenu does NOT believe in refunds also 😮😮😂😂😂

[@beckieknight6184]

This poor woman has been SO BRAINWASHED into believing a science fiction writer😢😢😢

[@msannthrope1863]

My god. Look at how civilized they’re behaving with each other. People are animals anymore.

[@radiantmessenger3369]

We used to be able to disagree respectfully. We could raise our voices, just a bit, and bring them back down. We used to be able to listen to one another without interrupting. We could drink real coffee and smoke, then, too

[@thelaurels13]

Animals actually treat each other well.

[@msannthrope1863]

@@thelaurels13 true

[@sbrownie]

This is fantastic. Leah ❤👏🏾

[@newenglandcoast7121]

Leah, I have immense respect and admiration for your strength and courage! 👍👍

[@Zekethenub1]

Wow.. they have 🚬. Seems odd. How the world works. To believe like that. And to not be aware. Strange place to be. Can't imagine any of it. Like where I am. In the land of awareness. Thanks mom for being aware as well. I am so grateful to not have been subjected to this way of life in America. Faith can be a bad thing in the hands of bad men. Its almost as if they were born blind...to the soul. Cant see it... therefore not aware. Your soul is all powerful. Trust it. Love it. Live it. Peace to you all who read this far.

[@MtnGrrrl]

Thank you, this was a powerful reminder that this has been going on for decades and that it needs to stop. I would love to hear more of their story and see if they're okay today. ❤

[@helie.angelica3673]

Wow! So powerful! Id love to watch the whole conversation - how they started this and how it ended. SPTV 🙌🏽

[@bhaktaboy]

So interesting to hear such a candid open dialogue! Would love to see more “vintage” videos about Scientology if you have them.

[@pamelafolger8449]

Wow!! So Glad Eyes Have Been and Will Be Opened!! Love Leah!!😊💖🙏

[@Geoplanetjane]

Brava Leah and ex-members

[@carolsterrett6347]

Love you Leah and all the good you are doing.

[@sanditarin4828]

Joining a church shouldn’t take all your money or control you! It should be about faith and love.

[@Blowinshiddup]

I remember seeing those ridiculous "Dianetics" ads on TV back in the early 80s. I was a kid, and I was like "why TF are they showing this garbage in the middle of my Saturday morning cartoons?!?" Then came that crapfest that was "Battlefield Earth"... I walked out 20 minutes into it, and if Travolta is reading this, you owe me 5 bucks.

[@Cranky588]

The blonde guy in the white turtleneck is so familiar. I've seen him someplace before.

[@martinbirkenhead4747]

Thank you Miss Remini. I have been on the fence for a long time but this video has completely put me off. Thanks for saving my life XXX

[@jesuslikeslsdnwiid]

never knew how ppl can buy into such an obvious scam lol