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Alison Jepsen
Alison Jepsen asked Lawrence Wright:

I recently read your book, Going Clear, and have been thinking about it a lot. From what you learned while interviewing others about Scientology, what do you think is the need that you saw most consistently that caused people to want to join and stay in for years? How did you feel coming out of such an intense project?

Lawrence Wright Totalistic groups--both political and religious--are those that have answers for everything. they can be harmless, like the Amish, or evil, like the Nazis. But what all totalistic groups offer is a sense of community. In my experience, this is a key attraction for people who are looking for answers and looking for acceptance. That's what makes it so hard to leave, as well.
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Sebastian
Sebastian asked Lawrence Wright:

Hello, you approach many problematic subjects regarding religion and terrorism. How do find a way to strike a balance between portraying these position fairly and sympathetically, and at the same time, exposing the wrongness behind them?

Teerth Brahmbhatt
Teerth Brahmbhatt asked Lawrence Wright:

Since you've done such a good job documenting events in the real world through your writing what is something you think doesn't currently get enough attention proportionate to its importance in the world?

Alonso
Alonso asked Lawrence Wright:

Hi Mr. Lawrence! thanks for the opportunity! I would like to ask you about how far do you think middle east from a laic wellness democratic goverment. may be not not an occidental way but far away from extremist. which would be the country closer? thanks again!

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