XXXXXX wrote, On 05.02.2008:
> First I would like to say I really enjoyed reading over your site and 
> getting more information about the religion.  Knowledge is never a bad 
> thing.  I have a question about one of your responses to a scientologist 
> in the you are a fool section.  You said the second offical clear member 
> was gay, and do not go on to explain why that is relevent in your 
> response on ability.  I just want to know what that has to do with 
> anything.  I'm not accusing you of anything I would just like further 
> clairifcation. 
>  
> Thank you for your time,
>  
> XXXXXX

XXXXXX,

I see now how my reply can be misunderstood. What I meant to point out 
was that Hubbard put homosexuality very low on what he called the "tone 
scale" and said it was wrong. Still, the (second) first "clear" he 
presented turned out to be gay. It is an ironic fact as Hubbard presented 
him as such a fantastic Scientologist. More on Scientology and 
homosexuality here: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_and_Scientology

Just to clarify where I stand personally: I'm active as a secular 
humanist in Norway and last year I got the license to marry people from 
the state. I did the first 4 same-sex marriages in this county and I am 
incredible proud about that. Few things are crazier to me than 
condemning people who love each other.

Hope that clears the misunderstanding. 

Take care.

Best wishes,
Andreas Heldal-Lund  #  http://spirous.blogspot.com/   #   www.xenu.net
Phone: +47 88 00 66 66 # Address: Postboks 131, N-4098 Tananger, Norway
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