Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 http://news.yahoo.co...-155635878.html When it comes to the Comedy Central cartoon "South Park," all bets are off when it comes to what it satirizes and who it offends. The Church of Scientology wasn't laughing when the show poked fun at its religion in a 2005 episode. According to blogger and former Scientologist Marty Rathbun, the church was so angered by the episode that it allegedly launched a secret investigation to see what dirt it could dig up on "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. Rathbun says that according to his anonymous sources, Scientology investigators looked through the "South Park" writers' trash, as well as their "phone records, bank records, and personal letters that expose some kind of vulnerability." According to Rathbun, the episode in question was called "Trapped in a Closet." In it, cartoon Scientologists called the religion "for-profit con" and "crap." Famous Scientologists John Travolta and Tom Cruise were also made fun of. The episode caused such a stir among Scientologists that Scientologist singer-actor Isaac Hayes, who voiced the "South Park" character Chef, quit the show. According to the blog post, an internal leaked memo hints that the investigation fizzled out because it wasn't going anywhere. The Church of Scientology did not respond to our request for comment. We also spoke with Rathbun, who told us that more information about the investigation will be revealed later this week. What do you think about this alleged investigation? really?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodienda76 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 All Religions are fake. It's the people who follow them who are vulnerable. I believe most people who believe in any religion are genuinely trying to find God, and are genuinely good. Unfortunately most religions want to push beliefs in people's mind in form of brainwashing. It's amazing how quickly people fall. I find it irritating when people who follow one religion critisize other religions. They are pretty much all the same. It's a groups interpretation of the bible or a belief of thier diety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimpy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 All Religions are fake. This. They're all man-made. They all have their way of getting believer's money (which seems to be a main reason many get so upset about Scientology -- you have to pay.). But about this...I always found it HILARIOUS that the guy who voiced Chef was so outraged he quit. So it's okay to make fun of every other religion, but the second someone pokes fun at what you believe in, THAT'S IT! UNACCEPTABLE! :lmao: People are ridiculous. You don't have the right to not be offended. We all get offended. Deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 At least the members know what their fees are going towards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimpy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 At least the members know what their fees are going towards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Only the religious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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