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Sweeney’s rant at the Scientologists
16 May 2007
So, poor John Sweeney got his categories wrong, although he was only one out. Let us hope the BBC shows a little bit of latitude and resists the temptation to sack him. Clearly, the main thrust of his film, barring the shouty bits, displayed the requisite quiet hostility and open dislike. It was not what you might call a neutral film, this investigation into a faith to which an estimated ten million people, worldwide, subscribe. Its starting point was an assumption that Scientologists are members of a dangerous cult built on an imbecilic ideology dreamed up by an American charlatan 50 odd years ago.
Well, I wouldn’t argue with that. How could you? These are people who believe, among other things, that ‘malak’ — ethereal mindless beasties created from pure light — float around us at all times and may be prevailed upon to intercede in our earthly affairs. And that true adherents must never touch the wet parts of a dog or trim their own beards and that the earth will be consumed in a bloody Armageddon at a date yet to be decided and everyone must prepare for a holy struggle against the infidels and — oh, hang on — got my wires crossed again. Apologies. That’s Islam. They’re in category four!
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