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pman68 · Jul 13, 2005, 12:03 PM

Just found this out. Guess his dad has been a scientologist for 35 years.

What a bummer.

He seems pretty smart, can't beleive he believes in an evil clam named xenu. WTF!

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 13, 2005, 12:04 PM

I had this discussion with a friend about a week ago, since we've both been getting into beck. Basically, we think it's okay. Scientology is effing retarded...... but if it brings us Beck, then I guess it's okay.

Zimphire · Jul 13, 2005, 12:05 PM

Is this documented?

Dang....

Rogue 5 · Jul 13, 2005, 12:06 PM

But really, who gives a f*&#?

Zimphire · Jul 13, 2005, 12:07 PM

I do.. I actually like Beck.

Scientology is a dangerous cult.

Super Mario · Jul 13, 2005, 12:11 PM

I'm converting to Scientologism now! I can make bizillitrion Xenu dollars making kids think it's cool to be a loser baby. So why don't you kill me?

Nivag · Jul 13, 2005, 12:16 PM

i like Beck, someone make me a bracelet quick!

benign · Jul 13, 2005, 12:52 PM

...is a dangerous cult :)

She's got cigarette on each arm
She's got the lily-white cavity crazes
She's got a carburetor tied to the moon
Pink eyes looking to the food of the ages
She's alone in the new pollution
She's alone in the new pollution
She's got a hand on a wheel of pain
She can talk to the mangling strangers
She can sleep in a fiery bog
Throwing troubles to the dying embers
She's alone in the new pollution
She's alone in the new pollution
She's alone in the new pollution
She's alone in the new pollution
She's got a paradise camouflage
Like a whip-crack sending me shivers
She's a boat through a strip-mine ocean
Riding low on the drunken rivers
She's alone in the new pollution
She's alone in the new pollution

iMOTOR · Jul 13, 2005, 01:01 PM

So many talented people joining cults

Beck, it's not too late to turn back,

Somebody please pray for beck

Sherwin · Jul 13, 2005, 01:03 PM

Beck is crap anyway.
You should be listening to some proper music...

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 13, 2005, 01:05 PM

Sherwin, you're nuts. Go download "Debra" by beck and listen to it. Or anything off from guero.

pman68 · Jul 13, 2005, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Zimphire

Is this documented?

Dang....

From Wikipedia:

"Many among Beck's friends and family are members of the Church of Scientology, and it has long been rumored that he is a member as well. In an interview with the Irish Sunday Tribune newspaper's i Magazine in June 2005 , Beck confirmed this rumour, stating "Yeah, I'm a Scientologist. My father has been a Scientologist for about 35 years, so I grew up in and around it." When questioned, he was vague on the religion's core beliefs, but expressed support for its charitable works."

iMOTOR · Jul 13, 2005, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Sherwin

Beck is crap anyway.
You should be listening to some proper music...

You're joking, right?

Sherwin · Jul 13, 2005, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Sherwin, you're nuts. Go download "Debra" by beck and listen to it. Or anything off from guero.

Sorry dude. I think the guy's completely and utterly talentless.

Sherwin · Jul 13, 2005, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by iMOTOR

You're joking, right?

No.
Well, OK... I was half joking about the Manowar. But not about Beck. You've all been suckered. Probably a result of some scientologist plot or ritual to get you to part with your money.

Zimphire · Jul 13, 2005, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by pman68

From Wikipedia:

"Many among Beck's friends and family are members of the Church of Scientology, and it has long been rumored that he is a member as well. In an interview with the Irish Sunday Tribune newspaper's i Magazine in June 2005 , Beck confirmed this rumour, stating "Yeah, I'm a Scientologist. My father has been a Scientologist for about 35 years, so I grew up in and around it." When questioned, he was vague on the religion's core beliefs, but expressed support for its charitable works."

Sad.

turtle777 · Jul 13, 2005, 01:17 PM

At least he is not acting out like a jerk, unlike some other Scientology members...

-t

chris v · Jul 13, 2005, 01:20 PM

I'm gonna start a new band called Elron & his Engrams.

Dangerous loons.

Teh funny: http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Scientology

"They gather people to explain them that they are unhappy, fat, ugly and impotent due to the presence of alien souls in their spirits. They call these souls, "dollars". In order to cure people, they will remove all the dollars from them physically, although a check or credit card will do also."

Demonhood · Jul 13, 2005, 01:22 PM

seems like a part time scientologist to me. like a two holiday christian. it's just what he grew up with.
either way, i'll still listen to his music. hell, i still listen to Michael Jackson....

Y3a · Jul 13, 2005, 01:23 PM

Scientology is for those who would otherwise be athiests.

I wonder what folks like Travolta, Cruise, Beck and all will be worshiping when they are in their 80's??? Probably NOT Scientology.

turtle777 · Jul 13, 2005, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by Y3a

Scientology is for those who would otherwise be athiests.

Are you a spelling atheist ?

-t

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 13, 2005, 01:27 PM

True. It's probably better to be viewed as having some whackjob religion than... gasp... AN ATHIEST!

THIS IS AMERICA! GOD BLESS IT! YEAY! CHEVY! BUDWEISER! JESUS!!!!

turtle777 · Jul 13, 2005, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Demonhood

i still listen to Michael Jackson....

Now I lost all respect for you admins. You GOTTA be crazy !

-t

turtle777 · Jul 13, 2005, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

BUDWEISER! JESUS!!!!

Jesus would never drink that horsepiss.

Guess why German brewing tradition stems from the monks. THAT'S what Jesus drinks!

-t

Wiskedjak · Jul 13, 2005, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Zimphire

I do.. I actually like Beck.

Scientology is a dangerous cult.

Will you still listen to Beck. Or will you stop, even though he doesn't preach his beliefs as Cruise does?

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 13, 2005, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Jesus would never drink that horsepiss.

Guess why German brewing tradition stems from the monks. THAT'S what Jesus drinks!

-t

Yeah well Jesus wouldn't drive an SUV, support American Idol, Wal-Mart, or be interested in things like the NFL.

Sherwin · Jul 13, 2005, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Yeah well Jesus wouldn't drive an SUV

Yes He would. It's not like he couldn't turn water into gas if the need arose.

Zimphire · Jul 13, 2005, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Wiskedjak

Will you still listen to Beck. Or will you stop, even though he doesn't preach his beliefs as Cruise does?

I like beck, but don't own any of his CDs.

So I will continue to probably like the guy, and not buy any of his CDs...

Chuckit · Jul 13, 2005, 01:56 PM

Eh, I'm not too bothered. I like Beck's music, but that's in spite of the fact that I've known he's a dick for years. (My mom used to work security at concerts, and she said he was one of the biggest assholes she'd ever seen backstage.)

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 13, 2005, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Sherwin

Yes He would. It's not like he couldn't turn water into gas if the need arose.

NO way man. In fact, this deserves a thread of it's own, me thinks.

Zimphire · Jul 13, 2005, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Yeah well Jesus wouldn't drive an SUV, support American Idol, Wal-Mart, or be interested in things like the NFL.

analogika · Jul 13, 2005, 01:59 PM

Actually, Sea Change is one of my favorite recent albums.

Very, very beautiful IMO.

I don't really care too much for his other stuff...

Person Man · Jul 13, 2005, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Wiskedjak

Will you still listen to Beck. Or will you stop, even though he doesn't preach his beliefs as Cruise does?

I don't care what religion some celebrity follows, as long as they don't go around promoting it at every turn and refusing to even acknowledge that anyone who disagrees with them may even be PARTLY right...

In other words, I'm ok with actors being Scientologists... I'll watch John Travolta. Sure, he starred in that god-awful Battlefield Earth L Ron Hubbard thing, but I have yet to see him going around and jumping up and down like a madman saying "I'm a Scientologist! Woot! Look at me! I'm right and everyone else is wrong!"

No, and unless he does start doing stuff like that, I'll probably continue to watch Travolta.

But Tom Cruise on the other hand... I'll never be able to watch Top Gun again...

benign · Jul 13, 2005, 02:10 PM

Peeps like him because he's a very high contender
for outsider numero numo - with his Bowie'esk cut
-up style lyrics and newage-punk outlook. He screams
misunderstood geek - and thats what geeks are
listening out for.

I’m a loser baby,
so why don’t you kill me?

Zimphire · 02:26 PM

Chuckit · Jul 13, 2005, 02:22 PM

Wow. That's one witty question mark.

mitchell_pgh · Jul 13, 2005, 02:27 PM

I'm fine if that's his religion... as long as he doesn't go around saying he is smarter than everyone else, and that he can cure people, bla bla bla.

BasketofPuppies · Jul 13, 2005, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Sherwin

Beck is crap anyway.
You should be listening to some proper music...

What is it with you and glam metal? I thought everyone who was a fan of that sort of music kept it secret now.

CreepingDeth · Jul 13, 2005, 02:39 PM

Meh. Don't care for Beck. I'd rather see someone else open up for the Stones in Hershey. Then again, who needs to open up for the Stones?

Sherwin · Jul 13, 2005, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by BasketofPuppies

What is it with you and glam metal? I thought everyone who was a fan of that sort of music kept it secret now.

I'm trying to spark a revival so all the women will start wearing spray-on spandex again.

chris v · Jul 13, 2005, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Y3a

Scientology is for those who would otherwise be athiests.

Atheism is a result of skepticism. It's hasd to have a critical boe in your body and still not be skeptical of Scientology.

Scientology is for those who would otherwise be Moonies of Children of God.

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 13, 2005, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by chris v

Atheism is a result of skepticism. It's hasd to have a critical boe in your body and still not be skeptical of Scientology.

Scientology is for those who would otherwise be Moonies of Children of God.

Maybe that's the point. Like.. let's say you have a bunch of friends who everyone looks up to. You're all famous. You all think that religion is ********. Then you all get stoned, and you come up with this idea:

"Hey dude...alright, check it out... what if we like... pretended to be some ... weird ass religion, that was just as stupid and made up as christianity, only we just took it full tilt and made it insane, and instead of constantly trying to be 'believeable', we just go nut balls on it and make up a bunch of weird insane ****. Maybe eventually, people will realize that we're only reflecting their own belief system on them, although it's a little distorted. I mean, isn't power and money what religion is all about? So let's just say it's about getting more power and money! Yeah!"

"Oh dude! Good idea! Hey, what do you think of Katie Holmes? I think she likes me, she sucked my d*** backstage of the awards ceremony, think I should ask her out? I'm thinking if I married her for a few months she'd let me do anal"

"good call dude"

CreepingDeth · Jul 13, 2005, 03:12 PM

Someone post a picture of Kenny G.

Zimphire · Jul 13, 2005, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

that was just as stupid and made up as christianity

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 13, 2005, 03:17 PM

Zimphire · Jul 13, 2005, 03:18 PM

suvsr4terrorists · 03:40 PM

http://www.paleoweb.net/pal-ges/bild...ion-poster.jpg

Chuckit · Jul 13, 2005, 03:25 PM

This thread is derailed like a Disneyland roller coaster.

CreepingDeth · Jul 13, 2005, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Maybe that's the point. Like.. let's say you have a bunch of friends who everyone looks up to. You're all famous. You all think that religion is ********. Then you all get stoned, and you come up with this idea:

"Hey dude...alright, check it out... what if we like... pretended to be some ... weird ass religion, that was just as stupid and made up as christianity, only we just took it full tilt and made it insane, and instead of constantly trying to be 'believeable', we just go nut balls on it and make up a bunch of weird insane ****. Maybe eventually, people will realize that we're only reflecting their own belief system on them, although it's a little distorted. I mean, isn't power and money what religion is all about? So let's just say it's about getting more power and money! Yeah!"

"Oh dude! Good idea! Hey, what do you think of Katie Holmes? I think she likes me, she sucked my d*** backstage of the awards ceremony, think I should ask her out? I'm thinking if I married her for a few months she'd let me do anal"

"good call dude"