There's a great article in the New York Times about Breaking with Scientology. Many of the quotes could have come from former Soka Gakkai members. Check it out:
"Why did we work so hard for this organization," Ms. Collbran said, "and why did it feel so wrong in the end? We just didn't understand."
Like SGI, Scientology faults defectors for leaving:
As for the defectors, Mr. Davis called them "apostates" and said that contrary to their claims of having left the church in protest, they were expelled.
Also, check out the related video, "Leaving the church, not the faith." Linky. |