Operation Reconnect - Edinburgh, Scotland
From EdinburghLulz
Operation Reconnect was announced in February 18th 2008 by Anonymous. In April, efforts will be underway to get speakers to talk about their personal experiences within the Church of Scientology.
Official Announcement
The video can be found here
TRANSCRIPT: In their continuing efforts against the Church of Scientology, Anonymous is launching Operation Reconnect. Projected to take place in the month of April, this operation will shine a spotlight on families torn apart by the Church of Scientology. "The aim is to bring these families together," commented an organizer who identified himself as David Monde.
The name of this operation stems from the Church of Scientology's notorious 'disconnection policy', under which individuals within the Church are forbidden contact with those whom the Church deems to be a threat to its security. This policy is used frequently by the Church of Scientology to separate families, creating a rift between those outside the Church and those trapped within it. This also serves the purpose of removing any social supports an individual has outside the Church, making it more difficult for them to end their affiliation with this organization.
Since Anonymous set out on a campaign against the Church of Scientology, a number of individuals have stepped forth with accounts of their personal experiences within the Church. Many of these people described the negative influence exerted by the Church of Scientology on their families. On a date which remains to be announced, some of these individuals will be relating their experiences to the public as speakers at peaceful demonstrations.
Local Action in Edinburgh and Scotland
Local ex-Scientologists and those with family members inside the church are encouraged to come forward. If they are not willing to speak in public, they can contribute in a more private capacity. One of the local aims is to develop a network of ex and current scientologists as a local support group for those that have left the cult, and those that will leave in future.
To become involved, in the first instance, email your story to anon1344@googlemail.com
If your anonymity is important for the time being, contribute to the local forum or at international xenu.net message board. If you have any questions, they should be answered there.
Useful Links for Those Involved in Scientology
Mark Bunker on Youtube - A wise critic and commentator on Scientology
Tory Magoo website - ex-Scientologist who was in the organisation for 30 years.
Factnet.org - organisation that helps to combat the damaging effect of cults.
Project Chanology - Page describing Anonymous' 'war' against Scientology
