Scientology

Scientologists are scary because they are so sneaky. It is this that sets them apart from the Southern Baptists.

Unlike those most loud-mouthed of Bible thumpers--who are with too few exceptions the mean, the scared, the simple-minded, or the ignorant--this church is run by yuppies with the mentality of politicians.

In fact, Scientology may be the most American of all religions, reflecting as it does the prime American value: life is a game played by sneaks and dodges.

Pros on steroids. Corporate ass kissers. Play the game as close as possible to the edge without falling off (getting caught).

Have a secret game plan, an ace in the hole, hidden assets (and agendas), a network of other amoralists, a no-bid contract, a good tax lawyer.

The point of the game is the attainment of money and power, but it's not about the money and the power as much as it is about the game--in the case of Scientology, the game of religion.