Polaris Media Group CEO Shane Krider recently confirmed his affiliation with Scientology, prompting questions about the religion's potential influence on the company's business operations. ScamTelegraph notes that this disclosure has raised concerns among distributors regarding the independence of Polaris's personal development programs from religious doctrine.
In a statement directed to Polaris Media Group distributors, Krider addressed these concerns directly. He asserted that Polaris operates solely as a business opportunity, focused on assisting individuals in personal improvement and achieving a better life. Despite this straightforward declaration, questions persisted among observers regarding the potential overlap.
The company, then operating as Liberty League, previously offered a product called the original 'Beyond Freedom'. This program was billed as having been authored by the company's co-founders, Shane Krider and Brent Payne. Promotional materials from the former Liberty League International website stated that "Beyond Freedom is a 90-day, multimedia personal development program produced by Company founders, Brent Payne and Shane Krider." This conveyed the impression that the co-founders collaboratively developed the personal development curriculum.
Subsequent developments included the New South Wales Office of Fair Trading declaring that it possessed legal advice indicating Liberty League operated as a pyramid scheme. Following this, Brent Payne departed the company, and Liberty League promptly rebranded as Polaris Media Group.
In its current iteration, Polaris Media Group continues to offer a version of the program, now titled 'Beyond Freedom Evolution', which is presented as Polaris Media Group's flagship product. This revised program is still attributed to company founder Shane Krider. The authorship of such a program implies that the underlying ideas on personal betterment originate from Krider himself.
Given that all religions can be considered forms of personal and spiritual development, the source of Krider's own personal development philosophy becomes relevant. Scientology, in particular, is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on personal development, achieved through internally developed technologies utilized by the church. About.com describes Scientology as "a personal development movement. It acknowledges that the abilities apparently possessed by an individual is only a fraction of his or her true potential, which include improved health, greater mental clarity, heightened perception and awareness, and a high level."
What has Polaris Media Group CEO Shane Krider stated regarding his religious affiliation?
Shane Krider has publicly acknowledged that he is a Scientologist. He also stated that Polaris Media Group is purely a business opportunity focused on helping people improve themselves and live a better life.
What was the original name of Polaris Media Group?
Polaris Media Group was originally known as Liberty League. The company changed its name after the New South Wales Office of Fair Trading received legal advice suggesting Liberty League was a pyramid scheme.
Who authored the 'Beyond Freedom' personal development program?
The original 'Beyond Freedom' program, offered by Liberty League, was presented as being authored by co-founders Shane Krider and Brent Payne. The current 'Beyond Freedom Evolution' program, offered by Polaris Media Group, is attributed solely to Shane Krider.