Germany Debates Scientology
A day after thousands of Scientologists demanded religious freedom in Germany, the Church of Scientology seeks help from the German courts. [Associated Press]
Scientology Gives Truth, Including About Drugs
Salt Lake City Scientology minister responds to controversy about her religion. [Deseret News]
One Europe, One Union, One Faith?
Commentary by Sean Gabb on discrimination against the Scientology religion in Germany and France, and the need for religious tolerance in EU.
Star Scientologists Claim German Discrimination
News article about U.S. celebrity Scientologists speaking out against discrimination they have experienced in Germany. [Associated Press]
Church of Scientology: Supporting Freedom of Religion
The controversy about Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard and the background of attempts throughout history to make leaders in science and religion 'feel guilty' for discovering and communicating new ideas.
Church of Scientology International Presentation On Religious Freedom in Russia:
Human Rights Director of the Church of Scientology, Leisa Goodman speaks in January 2002 regarding religious intolerance and the importance of addressing it.
Religious Freedom Watch
Church of Scientology effort to expose religious intolerance, especially--but not exclusively--that directed against Scientology.
Freedom on the Internet, As in Life, Requires Responsibility
Letter to the editor, by Church Public Affairs Director, on Amazon.com's removal and subsequent reinstatement of "A Piece of Blue Sky." [Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal]
Scientology Seeks Millions as Punishment
Church of Scientology attorney asks for heavy punitive damages against Ken Dandar, whom he says turned "a garden variety wrongful death lawsuit" into "a frontal attack on an entire religion". [St. Petersburg Times]
A Case So Different From All The Others
Lisa McPherson criminal case dropped by state. [St. Petersburg Times]
Truth about the Church of Scientology and its Members
A study on the Church of Scientology, and controversy over its confidential scriptures.
Artistic and Cultural Discrimination: Germany
Text of a letter from A.L.A.R.M, a US-based human rights group, to UNESCO protesting treatment of Scientology and other minority religions in Germany.
The Truth Behind Scientology
An in-depth study dealing with the controversy on whether or not Scientology is a religion.
Church of the New Faith v. Commissioner of Pay-Roll Tax (Victoria)
The text of the findings of the High Court of Australia which granted recognition of the Church of Scientology as a religion.
CESNUR: Scientology
Press clippings, court documents, and conference papers. Multilingual. Focus is on church and state issues.
U.S. to List Germany for Abusing Scientologists
State Department expected to list Germany in its annual human rights report. [CNN]
Practicing Religious Intolerance
Actions taken by the German government violating the Constitution and justifying their attempts to deprive members of the Church of Scientology of their civil rights. Advertisement placed in the New York Times.
New SA Rights for Scientology
South Africa grants the Church of Scientology the right to perform marriages. [Sapa]
The Church of Scientology - Questions and Answers Regarding the Internet
Takes up Church of Scientology's actions in protecting copyright and trademark issues, in a question and answer format.
CAN Arises from Ashes
Article in Freedom Magazine discussing the problems the Cult Awareness Network encountered, leading up to its bankruptcy. Describes the new CAN, the change in direction and mission of the new group.
Freedom Magazine article by L. Ron Hubbard
Reprint of an article, written for Freedom in 1969 by Scientology's founder, describing psychiatric involvement in the anti-religious movement.
International Outrage over German Religious Discrimination
German officials deny discrimination despite UN criticism.
Church of Scientology International Human Rights Office - France 2004
Information on attacks against the Scientology religion in France.
Church of Scientology Human Rights Office - Germany: Religious Freedom
Documented information provided of religious intolerance in Germany.
Registration of Scientology in Sweden
Background on the Swedish government's recognition of the churches of Scientology as a religion, with link to the original Swedish document.
Church of Scientology
Essay by Matt Bratschi detailing discrimination against new religious movements in Germany including the Church of Scientology.
Religiousfreedom.com - Scientology
Report by Church of Scientology International spokesperson, Sue Taylor, on the status of religious freedom for the Scientology religion in Spain, Germany and other parts of Europe.
The State vs Religion in France
Presentation on the French cult commission (MILS) by Scientology President, given at congress held by The Institute on Religion and Public Policy on July 13, 2000.
Scientologist Met Late Pope, Defends Cruise
Board member of interfaith group speaks his mind about recent controversy over psychiatry.
Scientology Parishioners League
A Scientology group established to defend and protect the religion from threads and defamation. Mission, news and historical quotes.
Scientology Foes Continue Rancor
Article by Deborah O'Neil about Lisa McPherson's case, trying to give a balanced view. (St. Petersburg Times)
Many Call on City, Church to Move On
With criminal case against it dropped, most Clearwater city officials predict the Church of Scientology should continue to gain greater acceptance. [St. Petersburg Times]
Mayor Hopes To Mend Rift with Scientology
Clearwater's new mayor, Brian Aungst, speaks of his intentions regarding the Church of Scientology and its future relationship with the community. [St. Petersburg Times]
Intolerance Online
Personal page attempts to define scientology, provide links to relevant information, and offer rebuttals to charges against it.
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