Invoking four-letter words in public is part of a church practice that involves reading the "tone scale," according to a former Scientologist and friend. Adds an expert: "Cursing in Scientology is ...

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There may be more to Elisabeth Moss’ profanity-laced Emmys speech than meets the eye. When Moss snagged an Emmy for her role in “The Handmaid’s Tale” last week, she slipped in several F-bombs — though ...