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By Michelle Harwell

Have you ever driven by the Scientology Celebrity Centre in overlooked failures must not Hollywood and wondered what’s going on in there? When we first be taken for granted. The aes­ moved to L.A., my husband and I drove all over the city checking thetic needs a place to recon­ out the sights. Eventually we came across the obscure Celebrity nect with the source of his/her Centre. Not knowing what to think about it, we chalked it up to creativity, to nurture the spiri­ Midwestern culture shock and moved on. (Personally I thought the tuality out'of which building looked like the Disney’s Tower of Terror ride at dreams grow. California Adventure). But over the last few years I have become Without embracing increasingly aware of the growing publicity and influence of the the artist, the Church Church of Scientology, especially in L.A. With famous advocates will lose one of its strongest vehicles for projecting the vision of such as Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, Tom Cruise and a slew of oth­ hope and love found in Christ. ers, Scientology has become incredibly alluring to the larger pub­ But what exactly is the Christian Church losing the artist to? lic but more specifically the artistic community. With all the glam­ The brochure for the Church of Scientology’s Celebrity Centre orized publicity that Scientology has received, few actually know calls it a “an oasis of creative freedom” and it tells us that the what the organization is about or why so many artists are drawn to church’s mission is to “take care of those who entertain, fashion, the Church of Scientology. and take care of the world.” Beyond providing a venue in which The Church of Scientology places a heavy emphasis on its min­ artists can freely exercise their gifts, the Celebrity Centre offers istry to the artist. It claims to be tailor-made for those in creative many opportunities/sessions to recharge their spiritual needs, and powerful professions. The title and location of the Celebrity making the Celebrity Centre seem like a veritable spa for the soul. Centre does little to hide the fact that it has a target audience. The But underlying the glitzy programming and stylized buildings is a artistic population is one that the Christian Church has struggled very dangerous and ensnaring organization. Early auditing ses­ to embrace. We have a tendency to trade in creativity for conform­ sions are geared to give fast results and ity, suffocating the process of the artist. Too often an artist is with little pressure or financial obliga­ accused of being “worldly” because their art does not reflect an tion. An auditor is promised a great overtly Christian theme or an artist is pressured to make a more deal of spiritual freedom and creative practical professional choice. With few churches making space for energy in these auditing sessions. the artist, the Church of Scientology seems all the more appealing. But one can only reach this Imagine a place that fully recognizes the plight and potential of level of freedom through tak­ the artist, a place that seeks to inspire and foster creativity. This ing a great number of classes sounds like it should be the Church of Christ, but it is really the that cost hundreds of thou­ promises made by the Church of Scientology. Scientology is allur­ sands of dollars. The high ing not only because it caters to the artist, but also because it rec­ cost of time and money ognizes the connection between creativity and spirituality. The ensnares many partici­ Church of Scientology has exploited a very real weakness in the pants who would Christian Church by acknowledging the symbiotic relationship otherwise walk between spirituality and artistry. L. Ron Hubbard says “The artist away. If a per­ has an enormous role in the enhancement in today’s and the cre­ son becomes ation of tomorrow’s reality...The elevation of a culture can be dissatisfied with measured directly by the number of its people working in the field the process they of aesthetics.” The Church of Scientology embraces the artist as a are told that they prophet. They understand that through art, humanity can see their are no, longer fullest potential projected. An artist will often understand their “clear” and must deep calling as a combination of creative and spiritual. Flannery repeat another O’Conner (the great American short story writer) calls the artist, level. The Church “the realist of distances,” one who brings “far things near.” The is designed with role of the artist to translate our dreams and hopes and also our many checks and continued on page 5 page 2 • March 27, 2006 • the SEMI the • 2006 27,March • 2 page a phenomenon known as Mustache March. In honor o f this movement we bring you match that ‘stache. that match you bring f we movement o this honor In March. as Mustache known a phenomenon You may have noticed a “growing” trend among the men on campus. These men are participating in are participating men These campus. on men the among trend “growing” a noticed have You may [email protected]. A ll submissions are subject to editing fo r length and clarity. and length r fo editing to subject are submissions ll A [email protected]. We want to hear from yo u ! I f you would like to write fo r the SEM I or respond to something y o u ’ve read, please contact us at: semi- at: us contact please read, ’ve u o y something to respond or I SEM the r fo write to like would f you I ! u yo from hear to want We w J i F r o m T h e There is no magic formula for spir­ for formula magic no is easy. There that isn’t faith that know ven­ guarantees. sophisticated spiritual and following, ues, celebrity convincing its pretty a between The image projects anyways. item Scientology the of buy be to Church cannot tempted they are know you You but that true, promises. infomercial great an of f o lot a little a Church makes me The people. reminds to doing Scientology of actually are they what wonder buying the Bullet Blender and all all and Blender Bullet the night buying at late up people there if weren’t infomercials be wouldn’t there Remember, case the everyone. not for is this But packaging. glamorous its and Scientology naturely are we so maturity, itual to have you dramatic, so are claim Its another. or point one at great number of people in search of search in people of a number to great appealing is Scientology of Church The attachments. its of of Church the f o suspicious As practicing Christians we we Christians practicing As Scientology of Church the about curious been all we’ve think I Match th a t eStache t a th Match E. Eric Harvey Eric E. Julian Laine D. Brown A. Allen F. Nathan Penner F. Nathan Blakesley Paul B. G. Chris InouyeChris G. ToddC. Wyrick For Answers Turn to Page 9 Page to Turn Answers For J. Andrew WhiteJ. Andrew M. Matt Stephan Matt M. Stepro Noah L. Horsley Ed I. Scriven Sam H. K. Andy KonigsmarkK. Andy a deeper meaning in life-a meaning that says you can can you says that meaning life-a in meaning deeper a change yourself with 100% certainty. The sad thing is thing sad The certainty. 100% with yourself change there is no money back guarantee with the Church Church the with guarantee back money no is there of Scientology but they are more then willing to willing then more are they but Scientology of L.A. Many in the community are falling prey to to prey falling are community the in Many L.A. money. your take

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By Karissa GUinv

Prayer and sem- theological voice regarding some of the two...and watch for explosive results in j inary students: major issues of our day. What I saw in our the world around us. Who knows how the I like oil and water time of prayer was the focusing of this world might change from the prayers of a f (two complemen­ training and thought, like a laser, toward few thousand seminary students strategi­ tary ingredients specific situations. I found that my semi­ cally praying for the issues of our day? The that sit well side by nary experience largely influenced how I world might never be the same, because of „ side) OR like gas prayed for issues when reading the news. I you. [£ ¿,¡2 and tire (two ingre­ did not feel I was shooting at the breeze, dients full of potential hoping to hit something (1 Cor 9:26). I felt that explode when united). If you read the we were praying strategically and hitting title, you can guess my opinion. the mark. I saw the fuel of our training and Besides prayer and semi­ Last year during the week of prayer, I the fire of prayer united in a way that car­ nary, some o f Karissa’s spent an hour “praying the news” with a ried explosive potential. other favorite potential­ laden combinations are fellow student. It was a straightforward We often see in the church either people fiction and theology, and exercise of taking a few newspapers, skim- who like to study or those who like to pray, kids and God (MDiv ‘04). but not always the two combined. Let us My seminary expe- ct s £ purposefully determine to combine the rience influenced fubsequent~ ly praying how I prayed forfor the issues • By Vijay Jacob ' ) issues when read­ came away from this Fuller Seminary stands at a crossroad of As a result, we miss out on a once-in-a- ing the news. I did simple the Christian world. It is here that people lifetime opportunity to call upon God experience ■ from all walks of life, countries and tradi­ together with others who will comprise not feel I was stunned. tions gather together to prepare for min­ the future i leadership of the worldwide shooting at the Somewhere istry. church. in the hour Of the many tasks required of us during Last Spring, during Fuller Fire, I breeze, hoping to it dawned this season, none is more important than remember prayer sessions where individ­ on me how ; the act of praying together. Through this uals interceded for the needs., ■ of^ _ the-• jjj j •Fuller, hit something. W e different ¿corporate endeavor, we discover the community, the nation, and the world. For, . our prayers ■ Father’s heart for this world, recommit the first time since I started my studies, I were praying had been our lives to Christ, and empowered by the felt at home. Why? Because in praying from gener­ Holy Spirit. with others, I was reminded that the heart­ strategically and al supplica­ f: When we pray together, our hearts are beat of this school: still beats for the hitting tile mark. Itions Z01- uplifted, our differences laid before the nations.,;, w o r i throne, and our minds broadened beyond It is my desire that each student at Fuller would consider participating in this saw the fuel of Peace or ¿our own needs to the needs of others. We justice. The j soon discover a common purpose, despite year’s week of prayer (April 3th~8th) training and the fire following : diversity. Moreover, our intentions are Don’t miss out on an opportunity to be a may seem exposed for what they really are. This part of a movement of God-seekers of prayer united in obvious in ; forces us to repent and ask God to renew Check out fullerfire.com for how you can, its simplici­ our hearts. In seeking God together in be involved; prepare your hearts; tell your, a way that carried ty, yet I prayer, we soon realize that we are not friends. Be willing to hear from God and explosive potential. hope also to alone in our mission. We are a movement then act upon it. Come! Let us pray show there of God-seekers called to intercede on together. is pro­ behalf of the world and to go into the foundness world. in its applications. Unfortunately, due to the hectic Vijay is in the 2nd year o f ¿ nature of grad school, Fuller students tend his MDiv program. It was As seminary students, we spend much of after Fuller Fire last year to focus on our individual tracks. We find our time discussing, learning about, that he decided to spend preparing for and being provoked regard­ ¡¿ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of an extra year studying in ing major issues of our time (some would 1 classes, internships, work, and study. SIS. He currently lives in argue we still need more, but that’s not my Rarely will you find us seeking God cor­ the McAlister library. point here). We are being trained to be a porately-slowing down to wait upon God.

the SEMI • March 27, 2006 • page 3 A N a r n i a n B a t t l e o f M y t h s By Kent Davis Sensenig

Like millions of others, my childhood of redemptive violence (predating the Christmas” shows up in Narnia following imagination was sparked and my emerging Genesis accounts) was reenacted every one hundred years of winter without the theology shaped by C.S. Lewis' resplen­ New Year by the Babylonians, with celebration of Christ’s birth. He gives great dent tales of Narnia. These numinous nar­ Marduk ritually re-enthroned over the gifts to the “sons of Adam and daughters of ratives were read aloud to me by both my waters of chaos. Eve” (Peter, Susan, and Lucy)-a double- father and sister. By the time I hit adoles­ The implications of this story for a pagan edged sword, a bow and arrow, and a dag­ cence, I had read all seven of the worldview are straightforward: violence is ger. (Remember, these are young children!) “Chronicles” at least five times each. part of the very warp and woof of Creation “Battles are nasty affairs,” this supposedly Watching (and enjoying) the movie version (as is domination of men over women), and Christian saint intones, yet still sends even of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe it must be regularly employed to enforce young girls off to fight in them. How dif­ through the eyes of an adult, however, order, security, and salvation; humans ferent are the gifts of the Holy Spirit raised new and critical questions for my themselves are the offspring of warfare and described by Paul in Ephesians 6: the belt faith. destined of truth, the helmet of salvation, the breast­ It struck to find plate of justice, the shield of faith, the me that there their sub­ sword of the spirit, and the shoes of the is an unre­ ordinated gospel of peace. (Thankfully, St. Nick also solved ten­ places grants authentically Christian gifts like a sion at within a vial of healing ointment for Lucy and a heart divinely “horn of salvation” for Susan.) Narnian ordained Later, the eldest Pevensie child, Peter, is ology as hierarchy repeatedly encouraged by Aslan to kill the which “myth” Witch’s is truly salvif- ic: the cross of Christ or what the theolo­ of domination. gian Walter Wink has labeled “the myth of Wink asserts redemptive violence.” No doubt this ten­ that this myth sion is representative of Christendom as a is the basic for­ whole and nothing unique to Lewis. Yet mula structur­ since Lewis has become the iconic apolo­ ing most car­ gist of modernist Anglo-American evan­ toon super- gelicalism, a theological evaluation of his heroes, most famous “fairy tale” may be worth­ Westerns, leg­ while. After demonstrating how Lewis lays ends etc., that Christian and pagan salvation stories side- is, the “fantasy” stories we tell to children. (Remember, it was another Peter to whom by-side in The Lion, I will conclude with The differences between this pagan cre­ Jesus commanded, “put away your several hypotheses as to why he was ation account and Genesis are stark. The sword.”) Peter finally proves his “man­ attracted to faith in both myths. biblical God creates by a word, not a hood” by killing the wolf; this rite of initi­ In Engaging the Powers, Walter Wink weapon. This God’s Spirit hovers over the ation seems more akin to joining the Mafia suggests the biblical drama can be read as formless waters, separating land from sea; or an LA street gang then entering the a “battle of myths” between Hebraic and he doesn’t murder the watery “mother” and church by dying to the old self through Babylonian spiritualities. The Babylonian slice her in half! And in the Bible, human­ baptism into Christ’s death. creation myth (the Enuma Elish) depicts a ity is last in a long line of fruitful, creative, Most fundamentally-and in stark con­ cosmos brought into being by combat-a “very good” processes, being made in the trast to the Gospel accounts-Lewis’ drama man murdering a woman. Tiamat, the very image of the Divine and animated by has not one victorious battle over the mother-goddess of the waters, is slain by God's very breath. The mutual mandate for Powers of Evil (the cruxificion/ressurrec- the ambitious Marduk, who is crowned covenanted male/female partnership is to tion of Christ/Aslan), but two! Aslan’s life- high god as a result of his violent act. make love and tend gardens, enjoying the out-of-death victory at the Stone Table is Marduk forces wind down Tiamat’s throat, intimate presence of God, not make war or completed by a blood-and-guts battle with exploding her womb. He then cuts her in slave for violent and distant gods! the Witch’s army, a battle that concludes half and uses one part of her corpse to What does all this have to do with with the great lion crushing the White make heaven and the other earth. Narnia, you ask? Let me just recall a few Witch, only then declaring “it is finished” Humanity emerges later, from the blood of pivotal scenes from Lewis’ classic (unlike in the Gospels, where Jesus’ saving other slain god-monsters, and is given the book/the recent movie. As the tide is turn­ work is accomplished on the cross.) Is destiny of slaving for the gods. This myth ing against the White Witch, the “Spirit of Tiamat getting sliced in half yet again? continued on page 6-7 page 4 • March 27, 2006 • the SEMI T h e A r t o f S t o r y -T e l l i n g : “N arnia” film producer speaks at fuller

By Becky Still

Michael Flaherty, president and our own idea and trying to promote it.” area of service to God and his Kingdom,” cofounder of Walden Media, was guest From these conversations have emerged he concluded. speaker at a films that are, for the most part, based on Becky is on staff as sen­ special lunch­ award-winning children’s books such as ior writer in Fuller’s eon in early Holes and Winn-Dixie. “What we found is Office of Public March spon­ that these books are unbelievably deep,” Affairs. The “senior” is sored by the Flaherty emphasized.“They deal with big supposed to refer more to her writing than her President’s issues-brokenness, racism, grace. Kids are age, but those gray hairs office and ready for these kinds of topics.” are indeed creeping in. Brehm Center With levels of reading in decline, for Worship, Flaherty said that he hopes to reignite an Theology, interest in books among viewers of P r o p h e t s continued from page 1 and the Arts. Walden's films-and that seems to be hap­ In a talk enti- pening: He noted that with each of their balances to keep its members cycling t 1 e d film releases, a sharp jump has followed in through the organization, spending money “Defeating sales of the book on which the film was and becoming more indebted. One person Dragons: based. After the release of Narnia, in fact, described the organization as “a spiritual Making Great “we saw a huge increase in the sales of treadmill.” Movies from C.S. Lewis’ other books as well-M ere The Church of Scientology promises that Great Books,” Flaherty spoke from his Christianity and others,” Flaherty said.“ It a person is capable of experiencing his/her experiences with Walden about storytelling got people talking about faith. “Another full potential, lasting happiness, limitless through film. benefit he has been pleased to see is how creativity and true freedom with absolute Walden Media produced the widely Walden’s films are being used in a wide certainty-“more certainty than the physical acclaimed film rendition of C.S. Lewis’ range of contexts-for example, the Narnia sciences or mathematics.” Tom Cruise The Chronicles o f Narnia: The Lion, The film being shown by teachers to young says, “When Ron Hubbard says...you do Witch and the Wardrobe, and its success Katrina victims.“ It turns out that kids who this and this will happen, I’m telling you it has established Walden as a major player in were displaced by Katrina can relate to the happens every single time...It NEVER the film industry. The company also pro­ children in The Lion, the Witch and the happens that way in life but with us it does! duced the recent films Holes and Because Wardrobe, who were displaced during a He says it’s gonna happen and it does.” of Winn-Dixie, and is currently in produc­ time of war,” Flaherty recounted. “With This degree of certainty appeals to us all tion on Charlotte’s Web, Hoot, Amazing timeless stories like these, there are appli­ and even if we don’t believe it, we are curi­ Grace and several other film projects. cations in all walks of life.” ous. And so begins the cycle of involve­ Cofounded by Flaherty in 2000, Walden Flaherty showed clips from two of ment that readily traps so many in our artis­ has as its mission to make kid-friendly Walden’s upcoming films, Charlotte’s Web tic community here in L.A. movies that feature positive messages and and Amazing Grace. “Charlotte’s Web is a Obviously, it is not the Christian advance literacy. movie about miracles,” he said, “and how Church’s job to compete with the Celebrity Flaherty began by explaining how they are all around us if we just know Centre’s level of pampering but it does Walden Media grew out of a time of spiri­ where to look.” Flaherty expressed particu­ raise a number of questions: Is our tual searching and recommitment in his lar enthusiasm for Amazing Grace, which church/institution a place that fosters cre­ life. Already active in education reform, portrays the true story of William ativity and nurtures spirituality or have we Flaherty began to recognize the power of Wilberforce, the British statesman and created a hostile environment that stifles film as an educational platform for the stu­ reformer from the early 19th century who rather than equips the artist? Do we recog­ dents he was working with: “Film presents worked to abolish the British slave trade. nize the prophetic nature of art that God an awesome opportunity to spark kids’ “This film helps show how people of faith has given to challenge and inspire those imaginations,” he said. Partnering with have been the greatest reformers of our within the Church and beyond? Will we longtime friend and film executive Cary time,” he said. lose a generation of prophets to harmful Granat and obtaining financial backing Flaherty praised Fuller for the work it is organizations like the Church of from investor Phil Anschutz, Flaherty doing in the arts realm. “Nobody has been Scientology because we failed to embrace founded Walden with the goal of advanc­ advancing the art of storytelling better than them? ing good, uplifting storytelling. “Our Fuller,” he said. “I commend you for ele­ Michelle graduated in ¡« approach was to go to teachers’ confer­ vating the discussion on film and spiritual­ December with a MAT. In ences and librarians’ conferences and ask, ity.” Richard Mouw, who offered both a moment o f nostalgia, she ‘What would you want to see in a movie? opening and closing remarks, also empha sent in an application to the MFT program here at What would kids want to see?”’ says sized the importance of this work at both Fuller to do it all over Fuller and Walden: “It is a very exciting Flaherty,“rather than just coming up with again. the SEMI • March 27, 2006 • page 5 S c i e n t o l o g y : T h e P e r f e c t S o l u t i o n ? By Sophie Draffin

The Church of Scientology’s website The ability to do good is within each per­ not a tum-the-other-cheek religion.” makes the claim that “through Scientology, son and there is no need for a savior. The At its core, Scientology presents a reli­ people all over the world are achieving the founder of this faith, L. Ron Hubbard, gion that is fundamentally opposed to long-sought goal of true spiritual release wrote in a 1992 article, that “[humanity] is Christianity. There is no need for denial of and freedom.” They believe an individual basically good but he could not attain self, or surrender. For many, the lack of is “able to not only solve his own prob­ expression of this until nOw. Nobody but teaching and accountability and the prom­ lems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting the individual could die for his own sins-to ise of a better life are appealing. There are happiness, but also achieve new, higher arrange things otherwise was to keep man also the testimonies of many celebrities, states of awareness and ability.” One in chains.” Thus, Scientology is opposed to such as actress Kelly Preston, who makes might argue that this claim would be Christianity at its very core by promoting the claim that after she converted to appealing to almost any person; however, the idea that you can be a self-made man or Scientology, “colors became brighter, my Christians recognize that we cannot attain woman. This idea, which is in line with hearing more acute, everything tasted bet­ true spiritual release and freedom without current American culture, is attractive to ter and I felt more focused. Life became the saving power of Jesus Christ. The many men and women. more vibrant, more alive....” For those appeal of Scientology is that an individual Additionally, Hubbard encourages fol­ who want promises of a better life, without can be a self-made man or woman without lowers not to abide by the difficult teach­ having to sacrifice much, Scientology having to depend on another. ings of the Bible, but to act in ways that are seems like the perfect solution. The Church of Scientology not only self-seeking. The Bible encourages readers I am, however, thankful that I have a claims spiritual release, but it argues that to be aware of the dangers of idolatry and Savior who died for my sins. This seem­ you will become a better person if you read the misuses of money for selfish ambition ingly perfect solution of Scientology is the Scientology Handbook and adopt the while Hubbard counters this idea by say­ actually more of a burden. It places on each principles of their faith. On the homepage, ing: “Make Money. Make More Money.” of us the task of saving ourselves, some­ there is a section titled, “Scientology: Another example involves how a person thing which we are not capable of doing. I Effective Solutions,” which contains the relates to their enemies. Scripture says, would rather sit at the foot of the cross any following statement, “Yes, I’m interested “Love your enemies, do good to those who day than try to find self-made spiritual in finding out how Scientology can help hate you, bless those who curse you, pray release. me better my....” Following this statement for those who abuse you.” Hubbard claims is a list that includes: “communication, that an “enemy... may be injured by any Sophie is a 3rd year MDiv student (Concentration relationships, marriage, children, drug-free means or tricked, sued or lied to or YFC). After graduation lives, ability to study and learn, arts, and destroyed.” When Liesa Goodman was she plans on.... building morals.” interviewed on MTV’s “New Religions: The claims of Scientology are based on The Cult Question” in June of 1995, she the idea that humanity is inherently good. elaborated on this idea by saying, “We are

M y t h s continued from page 4

The myth of redemptive violence promis­ ues in the White Witch’s palace; Creation for having his child-heroes es salvation, but delivers endless cycles of itself inexorably resisting the Witch’s evil challenged to grow up by domination and tyranny. This phenomenon conquest of nature; Lucy’s healing min- assuming adult risks, of imitating the enemy we seek to defeat is istry/sacramental vial, binding up the responsibilities, and vividly displayed in the final glorious battle wounds of war.. .and the list could go on. So adventures. If only scene in the Narnia movie: the two sides why does Lewis feel the need to incorporate American kids were equal­ rush at each other, one army populated by both the Gospel story and the myth of ly initiated into the reali­ werewolves, goblins, and other nasties, the redemptive violence into his fairy tale alle­ ties of a groaning globe! other with the noble talking animals, cen­ gory? I posit at least four possibilities: 1) As long as "the taurs, and fauns of Narnia. But both sides are Lewis was a classicist by vocation and his battles/weapons of Narnia captured by the same frenzied spirit of death first love was the (martial) legends of are clearly understood as and destruction: “battles are nasty affairs” ancient Greece and Rome. You can’t have a metaphors for the nonvio­ after all. good story without a bloody battle, just ask lent calling of the Of course,'Lewis’ wonderful story is also Homer! (Notice that Narnia is populated by Christian church (not filled with echoes of the true Gospel “myth”: the creatures of Greek myth). 2) perhaps unlike the sometimes mili­ Aslan’s voluntary, sacrificial death on behalf Lewis felt the straight Gospel story needed a tant language of Paul, of the traitor Edmund; the lion’s little “spicing up” to be captivating to youth­ John of Patmos, or Jesus breath/Spirit bringing to life the frozen stat­ ful (boyish) imaginations. I admire Lewis the exorcist), th^y can page 6 • March 27, 2006 • the SEMI p"> B a t t l e f i e l d E a r t h • • in By Tony Mills g l SSPfSB1 . -sill If the appeal of Scientology vive in the wild. Away from their modem that’s debat- r—)o were in any way directly propor- civilization, they are now little more than able. John g tionate to the quality of cavemen in their knowledge, communica- Travolta real- Battlefield Earth, this issue of the tion, and fashion sense. These “man ani- ly pushed to OS SEMI would not exist, as there mals,” as the Psychlos call them, basically get it made, would be no such thing as look like a group of extras that got lost on but some iT"* ** Scientology, save perhaps in the their way to a Braveheart shoot. While I’m reviewers saw DC l , mind of L. Ron Hubbard, its on that subject, the Psychlos, for their part, no connec- O 1 founder, who also wrote the book look like Klingons without the bumpy tion. The book upon which this film is based. As foreheads; extras that ran out of the make- is more < 1 I started to watch it, for a brief up trailer too soon. Apparently they ran revealing in moment I thought that perhaps into each other and decided to make a this way, since __i ___ in it thp PsvrJ ilns are considered mental played some cruel trick on me and replaced So, yes, the year 3000. By this time, patients who are themselves ruled by the movie with an episode of MST3K. Psychlos are herding humans to use as Catrists, or psychiatrists. This is an expres­ When I did not see the back of Tom Servo's slaves for various projects, but metal and sion of Scientology’s disdain for psychia­ head, however, I knew the real cruelty was especially gold are particularly precious to try, the need for which makes one weak, if about to begin. the Psychlos, who mine it themselves with we believe Tom Cruise. The only thing Hubbard published the massive science the thought that the humans are too stupid clear from the film is that the humans are fiction tome in 1980, a work considered his to do such things. The chief villain, Terl released from their bondage through scien­ return to science fiction writing. Reviews (John Travolta), decides otherwise, and has tific and technological knowledge, which of the book are mixed, but it is generally a group of slaves secretly mine gold for alone gives them the ability to overthrow regarded as much better than the film, as if him on earth. Their leader Jonnie (Barry their oppressors. For what this may be a that is a grueling feat. Although dramatic Pepper), however, is much smarter than the metaphor, I don’t exactly know. The loss of license is always taken in adaptations, the Psychlos bargained for, and he stages a two hours which I will never get back is plot for both is the same. It is set in the year coup near the end of the film not only to research enough for now. 3000, a thousand years after earth has been free the humans, but to destroy planet conquered by an alien species known as Psychlon with a nuclear bomb which is Tony is doing his PhD in the Psychlos, from planet Psychlon. The still in tip top condition after a thousand Film and Theology. After Psychlos, being more advanced, apparent­ years in a silo. The plan is successful, and he graduates he would like to meet another nice ly crushed all the human armies in a nine I do not feel a bit remorseful about spoiling Psychlo and have a few minute war. For the last thousand years, the plot for you. Psychlos o f his own. what few humans are left have had to sur- As far as themes of Scientology, again

indeed perform as capti- since they couldn't openly acknowledge the culture where “Christian” leaders rally us in vating-motivating moral devastation of “doing’s one’s duty” in a perpetual, terrorizing war against evildo­ images. 3) Lewis, like their patriarchal-nationalistic-militaristic ers. I would seek to save any more of the his close friend J.R.R cultures; 4) Christendom has incorporated preciously redeemed sons of Adam and Tolkien, was a trauma­ the myth of redemptive violence into the daughters of Eve from falling into this Satan­ tized veteran of the Gospel story at least since the time of ic trap of imitative evil. Whether Namians or trenches of World War I, Constantine and the Augustinian rise of jus­ Americans, if we want to follow Jesus we perhaps the most insane tified warfare. must learn the transforming initiatives for nationalist war ever I find this embrace of pagan myth by a “overcoming evil with good” (Rom. 12) or fought (they each lost prominent Christian apologist distressing we will increasingly resemble our enemies close friends, and their not only because it is unfaithful to the heart and set ourselves against God’s purposes. of the Gospel about God’s way of defeating innocence, to the “Great Kent wishes he were Shasta War.”) I believe both evil/saving the world (nonviolently through from “The Horse and his men (perhaps subcon­ the work of the Son and the Spirit which Boy. ” He worships an sciously) tried to gave birth to the church, its Scriptures, and (untame) Lion who reigns as process the violence sacramental ministries), but more immedi­ a (slain) Lamb and belongs they had participated in ately because millions of children receive to a transnational tribe that via their fantasy epics, this entertaining “Christian” message in a puts down the sword in order to take up the cross. the SEMI • March 27, 2006 • page 7 W e i g h i n g A l l O p t i o n s By Joe Bautista

your thoughts and ideas as well. Scenario 1 Part-Time Student One decision incoming students often +4.5 years * $10,000/yr = $45,000 find themselves facing is whether to take -144 units * $288/unit = $41,472 classes full-time in the hopes of getting out +$ 3,528 sooner, versus taking classes part-time in Calculating your financial assets for the order to keep from incurring debt while in full-time scenario is almost as easy. seminary. I want to give you some sugges­ Remember that to make a proper compari­ 3tUHlng the 3Ro»r of your ZiUnvo tions to help you make a more informed son, we must look at your finances at the decision. same point in time-four-and-a-half years Hi. My name is Joseph Bautista and this The most important step is to choose a later. First, let’s assume that you can finish quarter I will be writing about various date in the future where you can compare your degree after the first three years. issues related to personal finances and, what your bank account would have been During that time you make no money. Let’s more importantly, our finances at Fuller. had you followed the part-time scenario further assume that you immediately find a How can we make better use of the money versus the full-time. Let’s assume that date job upon graduation and for the next year that we have? Are there more equitable is four-and-a-half years from now. Also, in and a half you make $40,000 a year, for a ways to raise funds for our institution and order to further simplify the math, let’s pre­ total of $60,000. Let’s also assume that you our students? How should Fuller look at tend that any non-tuition related expense will pay 6% per year on your student loans recruitment as an income source and in such as board and lodging were covered by over that same one-and-a-half year time terms of its mission? What can we do to a benefactor. period. Here are the calculations: help Fuller lower costs? If lower costs are The next important estimate is how achievable can we translate those costs into much money you plan to make during the Scenario 2 Full-Time Student lower tuition and increased staff salaries? part-time scenario. Let’s say that over four -144 units * $288/unit = $ 41,472 These are some questions I want to wrestle and a half years that figure amounts to -6% * ($45,000) * 1.5yrs = $ 3,732 with. Hopefully I will still have my job by $45,000, which is the equivalent of work­ +$40,0000/yr * 1.5 yrs = $60,000 the time the series is over, but in any case I ing 20 hours a week for about $10 per hour. +$14,796 hope you enjoy engaging with the ideas The calculations would be as follows: presented in my articles. Please email me Thus, the second scenario finds you ahead of the game by $11,268. T h e D e a d l i n e i s A p p r o a c h i n g Now that you know how to do the cal­ culations yourself, here’s a general rule: If I hate taxes. Not because I don’t like I’ve never been audit­ you enter seminary with a job that will doing them, but because for the last four ed, but I guarantee you make more money than the job you plan to years I’ve been too cheap to buy a printer, that if I ever am, I will' accept after graduating from Fuller, it which is why last year I downloaded all have a solid justification behooves you to continue working at that my tax forms from www.irs.gov and filled . behind every figure list-? job while taking classes part-time. On the them out by hand. Whatever you decide to , ed on my return. There’s other hand, if the job you can get after you do, keep in mind April 15 is the deadline always going to be gray graduate from Fuller will make more for filing, and nothing is worse in the eyes areas in the tax code, money than the job you currently have, it of the IRS than not having filed a return. ‘such asrwhat qualifies for' a busines makes sense to finish your program as Here are some ideas suggestions for those write-off. If you’re unsure how you should quickly as possible, even if it means bor­ who haven’t yet filed: treat a given item even after you have read rowing money, since your interest pay­ I ll’s OK to make mistakes. ' the tax codes, just use your common sense ments on that loan will probably be negli­ Mistakes can always be corrected after • and make sure you can explain why you gible compared to your jump in salary. the fact. If you file now and later find that put down what you did in the event of an you made a mistake, you can fill out form ? audit 1Q40X and send in another payment or ask : 3. When confused, read the directions. for a refund, depending on the impact of At the end of the day, there is only one the mistake. Or, if you miss a mistake you ’ skill that you need in order to do your own made, the IRS will probably catch it, send taxes-the ability to read. If you visit Joe, fo r the record, you a letter, and give you a month or so to www.iis.gov you will find thé answer tq would like to say that he is correct it and send in a check if necessary ‘ any tax question you might have. “fiscally prudent, ” not before penalties apply. cheap. I f you like talking 2.When it comes to gray areas, make about money or have any sure you can justify how you made your questions about the arti­ cle, drop him a line at calculations. sweetness @ cp.fuller, edu.

page 8 • March 27, 2006 • the SEMI Church will address crucial issues such as ministering to the dying, being Parenting Group present to bereaved families, and conducting funerals. Beginning Tues, Mar 28, 6:30 pm Fuller Psychological and Family Services is offering 10-weekly sessions 2006 Payton Lectures with clinicians Paul Groenewal and Elizabeth Wagner. Call today for May 10-11, 10-12, Travis Auditorium your reservations at 204.2032 or 584.5555. SOT is pleased to host Katharine Doob Sakenfeld, William Albright Eisenberger Professor of OT at Princeton Theological Semmary, as the Field Education Orientation featured lecturer for the ‘06 Payton Lectures. This year s theme is Fri, March 31, 1-3, Faculty Commons “Reading Scripture from Different Worlds: Old Testament Narratives as Participation in Field Education Orientation is required for those enrolled Read by Women of Post-Colonial and First World Societies. Dr. in the first quarter of the FE501 Church Internship (FE501A) for the Sakenfeld will give two public lectures, the first entitled, “Revisiting Spring Quarter. Contact the Office of Field Education at 626.584.5387 Ruth” and the second entitled, “Jael and Esther.” For more info visit or [email protected] to sign up. Campus Pipeline or email [email protected]. Progressive Dinner Ministry Enrichment Seminar: Women in Pastoral Ministry Fri, Mar 31, The Deans’Pads’ Fri, May 12, 12-2; Geneva Room There will be a Seminary-wide progressive dinner hosted by the dean’s Join us for this unique panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Betsy of each school. The event will include a party bus, food and all sorts of Glanville (SIS Prof, of Leadership), where we will spend time hearing other madness you won’t want to miss! Save the date! from Fuller grads Revs. Connie DeVaughn, Mamie Ko, Margarita Reyes, and Camille Wooden and have a time for discussion over brown bag Donate your cell phone! lunch. April 3 - 7 | Bring your used cell phones and/or accessories to the box located in the Researching another country or culture? Latourette Library of Catalyst. Donated phones will be used by Haven House, a shelter for William Carey Int’l University, associated with the U.S. Center for World battered women and their children, and AIDS Service Center, reaching Mission, has many books on other countries, cultures and religions. out to individuals and families affected by, and at risk of contracting Registered Fuller students, faculty and staff are welcome to use HIV/AIDS. Sponsored by the ASC and Student Life and Services. Latourette Library free of charge. Located at 1530 E. Elizabeth Street (top floor), Mon-Fri: 10am-12pm and l:30-5:30pm (5pm on Fn) Sat: Fuller Formal 1 llam -5pm . Sat, Apr 8, 6-10, \Throop Memorial Church Dinner and dance! Live entertainment! DJ Doc Ralph Watkins! Semi- Free admission to the Pasadena Museum of California Art formal attire. $15 per ticket. RSVP by March 31. For tickets e-mail: VIP cards, entitling the holder to multiple benefits including free admis­ [email protected]. Dates are optional. sion to the Pasadena Museum of California Art, are now available to Fuller. PMCA features changing exhibits focused on native CA artists Anger Management both past and present. The museum is conveniently located directly Beginning ofApril-beeinning o f June across Union St. on the south end of campus. Please stop by the Brehm 10-weekly sessions offered at Fuller Psychological and Family Services Center office to pick up the VIP pass or call 304.3789 for more mfo. by Brandon Pendergraft, MS MFT1, and Emily Cree, MA clinician. Make reservations at 204.2033 or 584.5555. Match That ‘Stache Answers: Ministry Enrichment Seminar: Shepherding Families through Grief 1. J (Andrew White); 2. G (Chris Inouye); 3. D (Laine Julian); 4. K (Andy Thu, Apr 27, 11—1; Geneva Room Konigsmark); 5. E. (Eric Harvey); 6. M (Matt Stephan); 7. A (Allen Brown); 8. Pastors must be prepared to respond immediately in situations of severe I (Ed Horsley); 9. B (Paul Blakesley); 10. F (Nathan Penner); 11. L (Noah illness and death. Rev. Kirk Mackie from Wilshire Avenue Community Stepro); 12. C. (Todd Wyrick); 13. H (Sam Scriven) qJeek of Pra uGt. N April 5 - i 3 r I ’m crazy Phil,

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