Part II of my question.
Question answered by formerscientologist in Scientology
Anonymous asked this question on 8/25/2000:
If we believe that scientologists believe that defending
scientology is a "Just Cause." May we presume that the
scientology code of honor, which says, "Never be afraid to
hurt another in a just cause," would be applied to their
treatment of critics? Is that why we see such hostility on here
from the scientologists? Would they injure me simply to defend
the reputation of their religion?
formerscientologist gave this response on 8/25/2000:
That statement could be used to justify an attack against
a critic, but I doubt that it is used much to rationalize such
behavior. The most common rationalization I have observed
is "the greatest good for the greatest number of dynamics."
The code of honor isn't part of the Scientology tech, and it
isn't policy; therefore, it's not enforced and mostly ignored.
That statment is open to interpretation. While it could
serve as a justification for unethical actions, it could also
be interpreted in other ways:
Don't be afraid to go to war to defend your country.
Don't be hesitant to testify against a criminal.
Don't be afraid to penalize your child when his behavior is
unacceptable.
Also it can make a great justification for former
Scientologists to criticize or attack or attempt to suppress
the church.
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