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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