Surf these sites: Apostates and New Religious Movements by Bryan Ronald Wilson, Ph.D. -- Apostate''s story, in which he''s usually presented as a victim, is seen as good news-copy, particularly if he offers to ''reveal'' aspects, perhaps secrets, of the movement he formerly belonged to. Challenge of recognition -- "The district court found that no genuine factual issues existed to dispute Scientology''s claim of being a bona fide religion." - Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, United States, September 1993 Church of Scientology''s Hard-Won Tax-Exempt Recognition -- IRS recognition of Churches of Scientology did not happen overnight. IRS exemption rulings were issued only after the most rigorous and comprehensive examination of any exemption application in United States history. Cynthia Kisser - not a credible ''''expert'''' Cult Awareness Network news bulletin -- While Ms. Kisser is entitled to her opinions, her message is one of intolerance, fear and hatred which has incited violence. Deprogramming Decimated in America - Scientology Freedom magazine -- Largest civil verdict ever issued against an anti-religious ''deprogrammer,'' CAN and three affiliated henchmen pay damages of almost $5 million to Christian man after attempting to forcibly break his religious beliefs. {Report by Church of Scientology''s Freedom magazine} Ethnic Cleansing in Germany A Symposium -- Germany is a contradiction - democracy with constitution guaranteeing freedom of religion yet criticized for religious discrimination in eleven recent reports by international human rights agencies. Published by the Church of Scientology. France and Italy, Scientology Wins -- The Court of Appeal in Lyon, France, ruled that Scientology is to be regarded as a religious community and that the sincerity of Scientologists'' religious beliefs is beyond question. German Court Decisions Favoring Church of Scientology -- German courts have recognized the Church of Scientology as a legitimate religion, protected under Article 4 of the German Constitution which guarantees freedom of religion. Some decisions, are... Lisa McPherson -- Lisa McPherson and request for justice {Church of Scientology''s Freedom Magazine} Margaret Singer, debunked ''expert'' possible con of Philadelphia students and professionals Cult Awareness Network news bulletin -- American Psychological Association found Singer''s study on mind control "lacks the scientific rigor and even handed critical approach needed" for APA sanction and cautioned against implying APA approval. Netsurfer''s Simple Guide to Copyright -- Permission to copy this guide is hereby granted, and even encouraged, provided credit is given to the Task Force for Responsibility and Freedom on the Internet and the Church of Scientology. Old-Leadership Self-Destructs - CAN Arises from Ashes presented by Church of Scientology -- Freedom Magazine - CAN [Cult Awareness Network] is under new management, led by a board of directors representing numerous faiths and working with religions and groups of all denominations to educate the general public regarding religious rights. People Can''t Change - Great Lie #85 Exposed -- If people can get worse (and you know they do), then it follows they can get better, too. Reliability of Apostate Testimony, About New Religious Movements by Lonnie D. Kliever, Ph.D. -- Former members of Church of Scientology, Catholic Church, Judaism, Christianity and other groups refered to as cults, incredible importance is put on former Scientologist, disaffected monk, Jewish person who has turned to another faith... Rick Ross - Modern day inquisitor Cult Awareness Network news bulletin -- Rick Ross has extensive psychiatric history and use of psychiatric drugs, is convicted criminal responsible for causing violence and committed violent acts himself. Specifically... Scientology Obtains Full Religious Recognition From Lyon Appeals Court -- In a dramatic victory for the Church of Scientology in Europe, the Court of Appeal in Lyon, France, today ruled that Scientology is to be regarded as a religious community. The Boston Herald: Merchants of Sensationalism -- Church of Scientology''s Freedom magazine featured a series of articles on ''ethics and media.'' Like others, the Church of Scientology has observed ''self regulation'' is often not enough to ensure the right and ethical thing is done. The Story You Haven''t Been Told by Vice President for Special Affairs, Church of Scientology -- Seeds of hidden truth sown nearly two decades ago. A handful of then-city leaders recruited out-of-town ''help'', ultimately described by one of the highest courts in the land as ''patently offensive to the First Amendment.'' Those Who Oppose Scientology -- May 9, 1950 not only saw the birth of Dianetics, but also psychiatry''s first shot that began a war.... We Believe in Mankind by L. Ron Hubbard -- Why do psychiatrists spread lies about the Scientology religion? The answer is obvious. Scientologists produce beneficial, positive results in dealing with the problems that face every human being.
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