#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
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What is the background of Aaron Smith-Levin?
The following is a conversation with Aaron Smith-Levin, a former Scientologist raised in Scientology and have worked in the organization full-time for many years as a staff member and a Sea Org member, including the job of training Scientology auditors. Today, he educates the public about Scientology on his YouTube channel called Growing Up in Scientology. And now a quick few second mention of each sponsor. Check them out in the description. It's the best way to support this podcast. We got Green Chef for delicious and healthy, easy to make meals. Inside Tracker for bio monitoring and Athletic Greens for gut health. Choose wisely, my friends. Also, if you want to work on our amazing team, we're always hiring.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the background of Aaron Smith-Levin?
0:00–1:43
2
What is the significance of the sponsors mentioned?
1:43–25:56
3
What are the core beliefs of Scientology?
25:56–26:23
4
How does Scientology define thetans and their role?
26:23–1:08:37
5
What role did David Miscavige play in Scientology's hierarchy?
1:08:37–1:09:04
6
How did L. Ron Hubbard's seclusion affect Scientology's leadership?
1:09:04–1:10:20
7
What are the implications of disconnection in Scientology?
1:10:20–1:11:53
8
How does Scientology's belief system influence personal relationships?
1:11:53–2:17:37
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