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Originally Posted by lilac_jive
SP?  |
"SP" stands for "Suppressive Person" ... which applies to anyone the "church" considers to have a "negative influence." For example, pretty much all psychiatrists are labeled as SPs, because L-Ron really hated that entire category of medicine.
And, with all due respect, once I've decided that I'm not overly fond of a writer's activities and philosophy, I am very reticent to purchase their books, simply because some portion of that purchase price is very likely going to support those activities.
So, since any royalties for Hubbard's prior sci-fi writings are probably funneled into the Scientologists, I will pass on buying those books. Now, if someone wants to give me one to read, I might read it if I get around to it. But ... I do try to keep my money flowing towards those companies and people who at least share a few of my ideals.
Mind you, it's not just the Scientologists .... I also don't read books by Mormon authors, since I disagree with nearly every tenant of that church, and the Mormons tithe a significant amount to their church. And, no, I don't take it to idiotic lengths -- like asking what religion a store owner belongs to before I buy something there -- however, if someone plasters their religious beliefs all over their storefront, I'm out of there about 3 seconds after I walk in the door. That just gives me the creeps.