No, I had never heard of Xenophone, or Xenu, or however you spell it.
I can tell you this though, xenophobia is the fear of outsiders.
So, that being said, maybe this is the reason the stated "enemy" of Scientology of Xenu?
Quote from : Wikipedia : Xenophobia
Xenophobia is a dislike and/or fear of that which is unknown or different from oneself.
It comes from the Greek words ξένος (xenos), meaning "stranger," "foreigner" and φόβος (phobos), meaning "fear."
The term is typically used to describe a fear or dislike of foreigners or of people significantly different from oneself, usually in the context of visibly differentiated minorities.
This would explain why if you are not one of them, they will distance themselves.
Rise of Xenophobia in Europe
Xenophobic Violence Erupts in South Africa
Mumbai New Immigrants Victims of Xenophobia
I highly suggest everyone read this book, about fear :
The Science of Fear: Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't--and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger
Publishers Weekly : Amazon Review :
Gardner, a columnist and senior writer for the Ottawa Citizen, is both matter-of-fact and entertaining in this look at fear and how it shapes our lives.
Although we are capable of reason, says Gardner, we often rely instead on intuitive snap judgments.
We also assume instinctively, but incorrectly, that if examples of something can be recalled easily, that thing must be common.
And what is more memorable than headlines and news programs blaring horrible crimes and diseases, plane crashes and terrorist attacks?
In fact, such events are rare, but their media omnipresence activates a gut-level fear response that is out of proportion to the likelihood of our going through such an event.
It doesn't help that scientific data and statistics are often misunderstood and misused and that our risk assessment is influenced less by the facts than by how others respond.
Gardner's vivid, direct style, backed up by clear examples and solid data from science and psychology, brings a breath of fresh air and common sense to an emotional topic.
(June)
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