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ChatGPT Answer
The claim that L. Ron Hubbard "dropped his body" knowingly and intentionally to continue spiritual research on another planet—often referred to as "Target Two"—was officially put forth by top Scientology leadership in January 1986, shortly after Hubbard’s death on January 24, 1986. This narrative was publicly presented by Scientology’s top spokesmen at a gathering in Hollywood on January 27, 1986.
Key People Involved in Crafting and Delivering the Story:
At the Hollywood Palladium briefing:
Why the Story Was Invented:
The “Target Two” myth served several internal purposes:
The fantastical "dropped the body" story was most likely crafted by senior Scientology leadership, especially David Miscavige and Pat Broeker, in the days immediately following Hubbard’s death in late January 1986. It was first formally presented to Scientologists at the January 27, 1986 event at the Hollywood Palladium. The "Target Two" terminology was part of Scientology’s internal cosmic framework, but this specific myth served as a public relations shield to manage Hubbard's death and maintain doctrinal continuity.
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ChatGPT Answers
No, there is no credible evidence to support the claim that L. Ron Hubbard actually went off to “Target Two” or knowingly “dropped his body” to continue spiritual research elsewhere. That story is best understood as a religious or mythological narrative constructed by Scientology leadership for internal doctrinal and public relations purposes.
Here's what we do know factually:
The "Target Two" narrative is almost certainly a theological fiction — a story crafted to give his death a noble, mystical meaning and preserve the aura of his spiritual mastery. While some Scientologists may take it literally, from an objective standpoint, it is no more substantiated than stories of other religious founders ascending bodily to other realms.
So no, he didn't go to Target Two — he died in California in 1986, likely in pain, isolated, and under heavy control by a few trusted aides. The myth came later.
Asked ChatGPT
Who invented the "L Ron Hubbard killed off -- dropped -- his body purposely" (Jan 1986) and sailed off to another distant planet, "Target Two" that is, to knowingly research further upper levels of spiritual existence, essentially a public relations story for believers and members of the Scientology organizations. The claim is he discarded his body willingly and knowingly and he did not die of a stroke, like his medical doctor stated in writing. Who invented this fantastical story, when and where? Do you know or can you find out?
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The claim that L. Ron Hubbard "dropped his body" knowingly and intentionally to continue spiritual research on another planet—often referred to as "Target Two"—was officially put forth by top Scientology leadership in January 1986, shortly after Hubbard’s death on January 24, 1986. This narrative was publicly presented by Scientology’s top spokesmen at a gathering in Hollywood on January 27, 1986.
Key People Involved in Crafting and Delivering the Story:
- David Miscavige – Then a rising and powerful figure within Scientology (and shortly thereafter its undisputed leader), Miscavige was the main public face delivering the message that Hubbard had intentionally left his body to continue spiritual work on another level. He did this at the Hollywood Palladium event.
- Pat Broeker and Annie Broeker – These two were Hubbard’s closest aides during his final years in seclusion. Pat Broeker in particular was presented at the same event as someone who had been entrusted by Hubbard with continuing his spiritual research. Broeker claimed that Hubbard had completed his work on "OT Levels" up to OT XVand had given them to Broeker to safeguard.
- Pat Broeker’s involvement suggests he had a direct hand in shaping or co-signing the myth, though David Miscavige ultimately took control of the narrative and organization soon after, sidelining Broeker.
- Scripted Messaging – The story told to Scientologists was likely carefully scripted, intended to reinforce faith, preserve Hubbard’s image, and prevent doubt about the continuity and legitimacy of Scientology's leadership and future teachings.
At the Hollywood Palladium briefing:
- David Miscavige said that Hubbard had “voluntarily discarded the body” because it “had become an impediment to the work he now must do outside its confines.”
- He presented this as a scientifically informed and spiritually advanced decision, not as a death from natural causes.
- There was no mention of the official cause of death: a stroke (cerebral hemorrhage), as recorded by Dr. Gene Denk, Hubbard’s personal physician.
Why the Story Was Invented:
The “Target Two” myth served several internal purposes:
- Avoided cognitive dissonance for believers who could not reconcile the death of an "Operating Thetan" with the limitations of physical death.
- Preserved Hubbard’s mystique and infallibility — portraying his death not as failure or illness but as part of a continuing galactic mission.
- Legitimized succession and future teachings — suggesting he would continue to guide Scientology from afar.
The fantastical "dropped the body" story was most likely crafted by senior Scientology leadership, especially David Miscavige and Pat Broeker, in the days immediately following Hubbard’s death in late January 1986. It was first formally presented to Scientologists at the January 27, 1986 event at the Hollywood Palladium. The "Target Two" terminology was part of Scientology’s internal cosmic framework, but this specific myth served as a public relations shield to manage Hubbard's death and maintain doctrinal continuity.
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Asked ChatGPT
Do you think he actually went off to "Target Two?"
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No, there is no credible evidence to support the claim that L. Ron Hubbard actually went off to “Target Two” or knowingly “dropped his body” to continue spiritual research elsewhere. That story is best understood as a religious or mythological narrative constructed by Scientology leadership for internal doctrinal and public relations purposes.
Here's what we do know factually:
- Hubbard died of a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) on January 24, 1986, at his remote ranch near Creston, California.
- The official cause of death was documented by his attending physician, Dr. Gene Denk, and confirmed by a coroner.
- His body was cremated almost immediately, reportedly at the request of the Church.
- At the time of his death, Hubbard had been in seclusion for several years, under the care of a very small, tightly controlled inner circle.
- “Target Two” was never a verifiable physical or astronomical location. It was a concept used internally within Scientology’s cosmic mythology — one in which Hubbard is a spiritual being who continues to operate and research beyond Earth.
- This language is consistent with Scientology’s belief in the immortality of the thetan (spirit) and the idea that highly advanced spiritual beings can consciously separate from the physical body.
- If this were anything more than metaphor or myth, there would presumably be:
- Evidence of new revelations or communications from Hubbard after death.
- Scientific or external corroboration — of which there is none.
- A coherent body of post-1986 "discoveries" attributed to him — which never materialized in a verifiable way.
The "Target Two" narrative is almost certainly a theological fiction — a story crafted to give his death a noble, mystical meaning and preserve the aura of his spiritual mastery. While some Scientologists may take it literally, from an objective standpoint, it is no more substantiated than stories of other religious founders ascending bodily to other realms.
So no, he didn't go to Target Two — he died in California in 1986, likely in pain, isolated, and under heavy control by a few trusted aides. The myth came later.
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