Report: Firefighters Seek "Scientology Treatment"
Describes Scientology detoxification treatment that N.Y. firefighters are participating in. [1010 Wins Online]
Tom Cruise Confronts Rumors About Silent Birth
Interview with Diane Sawyer in which Cruise answers questions on this subject. [ABC News]
Scientologists' Copyright Suit Shapes Net Liability
Coverage of Dutch case in which the Church's contention is upheld: that linking to a site that infringes copyrights is itself an infringement. [CNET News.com]
Scientology: Church Now Claims More Than 8 Million Members
The church currently says it has more than 8 million members in 159 countries. [Deseret Morning News]
No more Mr Nice Guy
An interview with Tom Cruise. [Guardian Unlimited]
Columbus Volunteer's Heart's In New York
Jack Via of Columbus joins the Scientology Volunteer Ministers in New York, following the September 11th attacks. [Columbus Dispatch]
For Tsunami Survivors, A Touch of Scientology
A Washington Post article on relief efforts in southern India, including interviews with volunteers and information on techniques used. [MSNBC]
Cruise Lobbies Over Scientology
Actor Tom Cruise meets with the U.S. ambassador to Germany. [BBC]
Europe German Scientologists Rally
Members of the movement have protested in Berlin against alleged persecution of religious minorities in Germany. [BBC News]
Germany Apologises To Switzerland For Spying On Scientologists
Germany has apologised for the activities of a security agent suspected of spying. [BBC News]
Actor Cruise Backs Terror Detox
Hollywood star Tom Cruise raises $1.2m to provide alternative treatment for New York firefighters. [BBC News]
Scientology Takes Mission To The Streets
News about community activities and new buildings in the Tampa Bay area. [St.Petersburg Times]
Aungst Looks To Mend Scientology, City Relations
The former mayor of Clearwater avoided mentioning the Church of Scientology. The mayor-elect admits to not knowing much about it, but hopes for better understanding between church and city officials. [St. Petersburg Times]
An Invitation To The Fort
The Church reaches out to the community in Clearwater, and some civic leaders are responding. [St. Petersburg Times]
Keeping Current With Electro-Faith
Describes a special inter-faith Sunday Service held by the Church of Hawaii. [Honolulu Star-Bulletin]
Do The Right Thing
Microsoft's decision to remove a utility from Windows 2000 in Germany is a new low in software analysis. [ZDNet]
Leap of Faith
This article covers the growth of Scientology in India and provides a summary of its basic principles. [Times News Network]
Elfman Gives Back To Scientology
Dharma and Greg star opens a new Church of Scientology mission in San Francisco. [Zap2it.com]
An Amazing Life
Kelly Preston discusses family, Scientology and her new movie 'Sky High'. [Daily News]
Tibetans Trained by Scientologists Treat Tsunami-hit Villagers
Buddhist monks have been trained by controversial US-based Scientologists in a technique called "Assist". [AFP]
Cruise Draws Religious Inspiration For Latest Movie Role
Tom Cruise who explains why he feels Buddhism is the grandfather of Scientology. [ABC News Online]
Scientology 'Not a Once-on-Sunday Religion'
A brief interview with a full-time Church of Scientology minister in Battle Creek that covers basic information on books and services.
Music Store Owner Offers Instruments, Conversation
Feature article on Gar Dickerson and his unusual life. [Battle Creek Enquirer]
Celebrities And Their Faith
Mark Lawson speaks with John Travolta about his beliefs. Travolta describes Scientology "assist" technology and how he has used it. [The Big Question]
Scientologists Explain Religious Views
Robert Castagna of the Church of Scientology of Boston addresses the Undergraduate Government of Boston College to answer their questions about his religion. [The Heights and College Publisher]
New Church of Scientology Opens in Madrid
Actor Tom Cruise addresses the thousands in attendance. [Beliefnet.com]
Church of Scientology Back to the Future
An article about the Buffalo church, the construction of its new quarters and its work to help the community. [Buffalo Business First]
Hollywood's Higher Powers
Brief description of Scientology and comparison with Kabbalah. [Ball State Daily News]
Marathon Message
Runners to raise awareness on drugs. [The Budapest Sun Online]
A Lot of Noise About `Silent Birth'
An article where Carole Yingling of the Church of Scientology in New Haven, Connecticut dispels some of the rumors on the subject. [Chicago Tribune]
Scientology: More than a Celebrity Cruise
An article that discusses some of the basic principles of Scientology. [The Christian Century]
Drug-free Denomination
The Scientology church in Washington D.C. says that recent media coverage of Tom Cruise, while controversial, has increased public interest in this religion even more. [Washington Examiner]
Scientology Tenets Gain Public Note
An article covering some tenets and controversy of this religion. Describes the services available to Fort Wayne residents. [The Journal Gazette]
John Travolta Delivers Food, Vaccines To Victims
Actor, John Travolta and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, flew in their own private jet to deliver five tons of food for victims of Hurricane Katrina. [GG2.Net News]
Scientology Holds Goodwill Tour in Gaborone
Year-long volunteer ministers tour of Africa launched in Botswana. [Daily News Online]
L. Ron Hubbard, GW & Scientology
An article that outlines L. Ron Hubbard's history at George Washington University and how the current student body is learning of this and the religion he started. [The GW Hatchet]
Scientology Reaches Out in Malls in California
Scientologists offer stress tests to the public as an introduction to the subject. [Indianpolis Star]
French Scientology Case Barred
Paris judge drops thirteen year old case against Church in France. [Associated Press]
Clearwater, Florida, Is the Capital of Scientology
Describes the history of this religion in its spiritual headquarters. [Knight Ridder News Service]
Church of Scientology Toys with Move
An article describing how the church in Memphis wants to become more centrally located to better service the public and surrounding communities. [The Daily News}
Cruise Credits Scientology for his Success
On Access Hollywood, this actor said study technique helped him deal with dyslexia. [MSNBC]
Scientology Offers Practical Answers
Commentary from Rev. Cathy Norman on the Austin church explains some of the most basic principles of the religion. [San Antonio Express-News]
Cruising To Stardom
Interview with Erika Christensen. [New York Daily News]
Scientology Church Explains Itself
Scientology exhibition creates interest in New Zealand.
'Quiet birth' Practice Raises A Commotion
An article that discusses that although the Scientology birthing practice is stiring up questions, the experts say the idea isn't anything new.
Glebe Group Makes A Difference About Drugs At The Glebe Fair
Drug Free Ambassadors, sponsored by the Scientology Church in Australia, provide information on drugs. Article includes copy of their anti-drug pledge and summary of their activities. [Onlypunjab.com]
Scientology Believes Most Are Peaceful
Angie DeRouchie of the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Portland, Oregan, explains her views on mankind's basic nature, and why she and the church are so involved in the field of Human Rights. [Oregon PeaceWorks]
A Church Against Drugs
Scientology Human Rights Director, interviewed in Russia on human rights, religious descrimination and the Church's drug prevention programs. [PrimaNews]
Church Takes Case To Strasbourg
A article summarizing how the Church in Nizhnekamsk have brought a case against the Ministry of Justice in Tatarstan. [Prima News]
Germany Grants Tax Exemption To Scientology Church
An article summarizing the latest favorable legal decision in Germany, providing tax examption.
Scientology Would be an Asset
Two Michigan Scientologists share their views on their religion, its social betterment programs and its volunteer ministry. [Traverse City Record Eagle]
The Passion of the Cruise
A Neil Strauss interview with Tom Cruise. [Rolling Stone]
John Travolta Interview
Travolta on his career and the German attitude toward Scientology. Excerpts. [Stern]
Scientology Press Office
Church of Scientology media relations site providing press releases, biographical information and demographics.
U.S. Officials To Visit Mexico Prison To Get Look At Drug Program
One hundred female legislators from the United States visit the state prison in Ensenada to see the results of a Narconon prisoner rehabilitation program based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard. [San Diego Union-Tribune]
Work And Study Mark The Way
Scientology Volunteer Minister from San Diego, California interviewed on her life experience and current service to the community. [SanDiego Union-Tribune]
Q & A With Brian Fester
Special affairs director in the Twin Cities discusses the Church's community activities. [Skyway News Online]
Cruise Blesses Faith For His Samurai Prowess
Tom Cruise discusses the inner peace and serenity he projects in his latest movie, The Last Samurai. [Sydney Morning Herald]
Scientology Reaches Out To Troubled With Ad Campaign
Describes the Volunteer Ministers program to help those in distress after 9/11. [St. Petersburg Times]
Unmistakable Presence
Shows the progress of the construction of the Church's headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. Includes photographs, and comments on impact it will have on the city. [St. Petersburg Times]
Scientologists Donate Funds to Firefighters
Explains why Volunteer Ministers raised the funds to pay to uniform the Clearwater Fire Department Honor Guard. [St.Petersburg Times]
Detox Center Seeks Wider Acceptance
Describes the new Narconon center in Clearwater, Florida, utilizing the discoveries of L. Ron Hubbard in the field of drug rehabilitation. (St. Petersburg Times)
Ybor Adds Scientolgy To The Mix On Saturday
Describes the Church's newest addition to its presence in the Tampa/Clearwater area - a Life Improvement Center in Ybor City, Florida. [St. Petersburg Times]
Scientology's Town
First of a two-part special report on the Church of Scientology's expansion in downtown Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]
Striving for Mainstream
Covers local acceptance of the church by community leaders. [St. Petersburg Times]
Why Subject Scientology To Discrimination?
Several commentaries claiming bias in St. Petersburg Times coverage, and taking up events affecting the Church in Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]
Scientology Group Supports Crow Bill
With help from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Florida state Rep. Larry Crow sponsored a bill to restore parental authority over treatments given to their kids in school. [St. Petersburg Times]
Scientology Tries To Move Forward Despite Attacks
Complaining about the spin put on news coverage, three readers discuss the Church's legal battles in Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]
Church Scores Round In Death Suit
The Church won a partial victory when a judge dismissed one of four counts in a 4-year-old wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of Lisa McPherson. [St. Petersburg Times]
Building Boom Expands Lodgings For Scientology
Photo and description of renovations of new hotel catering to parishioners coming to Clearwater for advanced Scientology studies and counseling. [St. Petersburg Times]
Scientology Hires Top Clearwater Law Firm
Johnson Blakely Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns hired to represent the Church in legal affairs in Clearwater. Partner Ed Armstrong will handle the account. [St. Petersburg Times]
Scientology Breaks Ground With Lasers, Fireworks, Music
Hollywood-style ground breaking event in Clearwater celebrates the launch of construction on the new building. [St. Petersburg Times]
The Man Behind Scientology
David Miscavige, the seldom-seen leader of the church, comes forth in his first newspaper interview to talk of a more peaceful time for Scientology. [St. Petersburg Times]
Spiritual Means of Solving Problems
An interview with a Salt Lake City Scientology minister and several church members covers basic beliefs of this faith.
Clearwater Claims Its Future: Software and Scientology Redevelop Downtown
Downtown Clearwater undergoing upgrade: prospect of new jobs from a relocating software giant, photos and artist renditions of properties of the Church of Scientology. [Florida Sustainable Communities Center]
Shock Therapy
Pointing to Soviet psychiatric abuses of the '60s and '70s, the Citizens' Commission on Human Rights lambastes mental health practices today. [Moscow Times]
Scientologist Fights Panda Bashing
The owner of Panda Software blasts the Register and speaks about the effect of religious bigotry in France on his company. [The Register]
Breaking Silence on Quiet Births
With recent questions about “quiet or silent birth”, the Church of Scientology provides answers about birthing technique. [The State - Cox News Service]
Kelly Preston Leads Protest Against Psychiatrists
Describes how this celebrity led the protest of psychiatric labeling and drugging of children at American Psychiatric Association convention in San Francisco.
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