Scientology About This New 'Religion' Dr. Herbert Richardson summarizes a study he did of the church of scientology and why it should be classified as a religion. http://www.neuereligion.de/ENG/Richardson/index.htm
Extractions: HERBERT RICHARDSON, PH.D. professor of religious studies university of toronto toronto, ontario, canada My name is Herbert Richardson. I have been a professor of religious studies at the University of Toronto since 1968. Before that time, I was a professor of theology and church history at Harvard University (1963-1968). I hold a Ph.D. degree in the history and philosophy of religion from Harvard University (1963). I am an ordained minister of the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and have served parishes in Natick, Massachusetts and Cattaraugas, New York. In addition, I have been a chaplain to university students at Radcliffe College/Harvard University and Bucknell University . My published books include: The Terrible Choice: The Abortion Dilemma (Bantam, 1968) Transcendence (Beacon Press, 1969) Anselm of Canterbury (SCM, 1974) A Time for Consideration (The Edwin Mellon Press, 1978) New Religions and Mental Health (The Edwin Mellon Press, 190) Since 1916, I have been engaged in research, publication, and university teaching focusing on those groups called "new religions." This has involved extensive reading, interviews with members and visits to the centers of new religions, organizing seminars for cooperation among scholars in this field (in Asia, Europe, and North America), and editing scholarly volumes. One of the religious groups to which I have devoted study is the Church of Scientology . I have examined the works of L. Ron Hubbard
Extractions: L. Ron Hubbard That public interest in Scientology is mounting rapidly is undeniable. This volume was first compiled in 1992 to fill the demand for a concise reference on Scientology. In the seven years since then, the explosive growth of Scientology churches, missions and groups around the world has necessitated the publication of this updated and expanded edition. While continued expansion will inevitably change the numbers once again, much will remain constant, including, of course, the technology of Scientology and its effect upon all it touches. To provide an understanding of this phenomenon, contained herein is a complete description of Scientology: its religious philosophy, its practices, its organization, its activities and its growing influence on society.
The Mental Zone A discussion of Landmark Education and the church of scientology. A neutral resource providing personal accounts, history, links. http://www.xs4all.nl/~anco/mental/
Extractions: ^home 'What is our purpose on this world?', and 'Is there life after death?' are IMHO invalid questions that we simply never can answer. We are only able to believe in some of those answers. Some time ago I stopped thinking about these questions. Instead of those questions I started wondering what 'excatly we humans are' and 'Given this life, how can we live it as best as possible?' Not that I know the answers by now, but I am doing my best. Some communication courses that I once did at Landmark Education helped me on my way of asking myself those above mentioned question. I gained a lot from these courses, together with a lot of discussions with friends. A book by the Spanish filosopher Savater gave a useful hint to figure out what the answer should be. And the book 'Kinds of Minds' by Dennet changed my view on human beings quite a lot. The Landmark Education Corporation has been and is quite disputed, also on the internet. Read for a critical note the Rants and Raves page which contains all sorts of links and information about LEC. For the mirror version on this site click here . I can only speak for myself and say that I gained a lot from these courses. I personally think that it depends a lot about what you are looking for and want to gain from courses in general and what you finally do with your new acquired knowledge. I at least gained a bit of confidence to do the things that I want to do in life. Another interesting site on the subject of memes that I would recommend in general. (Warning:
Scientology V. The Internet Falling into the last category is the church of scientology (COS), which has seen Why did the church of scientology later fax almost exactly the same http://www.skeptic.com/03.3.jl-jj-scientology.html
Entheta Comparison of Scientology and Anthroposophy, for those who know a little about the former but are unfamiliar with the latter. Also a summary of the church of scientology's war on the Internet, and a list of those gravely injured by Scientology. http://www.uncletaz.com/backyard/entheta/entheta.html
Church Of Scientology Buffalo Find out about Scientology and Dianetics services at the church of scientology of Buffalo. Tour the church online. http://scientology-buffalo.org/
Extractions: The Buffalo Public Library building as it appeared in the 1920s. The Church of Scientology Buffalo, first established in 1967, is expanding in order to meet an increasing demand for Dianetics and Scientology services and to better meet the needs of the Buffalo community. All members of the community are welcome to tour the newly restored facility and see what has been done to return this historical city treasure to its original splendor and beyond. Our Chapel area, set up for a banquet. The Scientology religion was founded by American philosopher and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard and welcomes people of all religious faiths and beliefs. Nonpolitical and non-dogmatic in nature, the aims of Scientology are: Mr. Hubbard believed that a person is as valuable as he can serve others, and so, in addition to servicing its parishioners of a variety of faiths and professions, the Church also actively sponsors programs to better the community. These include programs to address drug abuse, crime, illiteracy and the decline of moral values in our society.
Church Of Scientology Of Michigan Information on L. Ron Hubbard from the church of scientology of Michigan. http://www.scientology-detroit.org/ans5.htm
Extractions: Who was L. Ron Hubbard L. Ron Hubbard is the Founder of Dianetics and Scientology and the author of its scriptures. His research on the mind and life is recorded in the tens of millions of words on the subject of the human spirit which comprise Dianetics and Scientology philosophy. His works cover subjects as diverse as drug rehabilitation, education, marriage and family, success at work, administration, art and many other aspects of life. His best-selling self-help book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health alone has sold millions and millions of copies and has continued to appear on the New York Times and other bestseller lists around the world over four decades after its original publication. Testimony to the applicability and workability of his discoveries are the millions of happy and successful people and the hundreds of Dianetics and Scientology churches, missions and groups internationally. L. Ron Hubbard
BBC News | Europe | German-US Scientology Row Germany and the United States are to discuss their disagreements over the church of scientology. BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/20185.stm
Extractions: The German foreign minister, Klaus Kinkel, says he will raise disagreements over the American-based Church of Scientology when he visits the United States on Wednesday. It follows reports that Congress in Washington is planning a resolution condemning Germany for religious persecution. In a statement in Bonn, Mr Kinkel said the allegation was without foundation because Scientology in Germany is focussed on commercial and not religious activity. The German authorities have placed Scientologists under surveillance for possible anti-state activity, after allegations that the Church is linked to Islamic extremism. From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
Extractions: Search this site: Table of Contents The Church of Scientology International Provides Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Scientology Scientology is in the news. Stories about the Church of Scientology and its members appear in newspapers, magazines and on radio and television around the world, today more than ever. It is important, then, for media to have the most up-to-date and accurate information available on the Scientology religion. To that end, we have prepared this Reference Guide to the Scientology Religion Please read this site as a source for information about the churches of Scientology and the religion. Scientology is the only major new religion to emerge in the 20th century. Since its founding in 1954, it has grown to span the globe. Today more than 3,000 Scientology churches, missions, related organizations and groups minister the religion to millions of parishioners in more than 133 countries. Scientologists do? This site is provided to answer these and many other questions about the Scientology religion and its members. Scientologists come from all walks of life. They are concerned about social problems and support numerous social betterment programs which provide successful drug-abuse rehabilitation, improve educational standards and help reduce crime and moral decay. Thousands of Scientologists help their communities as Scientology Volunteer Ministers.
Slashdot | Google Vs. DMCA And Scientology Discussion of a New York Times story on the church of scientology's DMCA complaints and Google's response. Slashdot http://slashdot.org/articles/02/04/22/130223.shtml
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Extractions: The Spiritual Headquarters of the Scientology Religion The Church of Scientology in Clearwater, also called Flag Service Organization (FSO) is a religious retreat which serves as the spiritual headquarters for Scientologists from all over the world. It is the hub of the Scientology worldwide community, a dynamic, multilingual organization and is the largest single church of Scientology in the world. Historically, when a small group of Church of Scientology staff first came to Clearwater in December 1975, acquiring the Fort Harrison and Clearwater Bank building, no Scientologist lived in the area. Clearwater is the spiritual headquarters of the Scientology religion. Members of Scientology churches around the world watch satellited broadcasts of events that take place in Clearwater and look forward to coming someday for Scientology training and religious counseling services. Tens of thousands of Scientologists have visited Clearwater over the years, from every one of the United States and almost every country on Earth. Those who visit also promote Clearwater to their friends and families around the world. A recent economic research study showed that Scientologists spend an estimated $96.7 million annually in direct purchases in the
Church Of Scientology Sydney, Australia The church of scientology of Sydney presents information on Scientology and Dianetics introductory training and counseling services, and offers help to http://www.scientology-sydney.org/
Extractions: Welcome to the Church of Scientology of Sydney Developed as a result of discoveries made about the mind and spirit by L. Ron Hubbard Scientology is the fastest-growing religious movement in the world today, and for one simple reason: it works. What can the Scientology religion do for you? Every day you face situations causing you anxiety, stress and confusion. All around you are people struggling with family upsets drug addiction , problems at work and financial difficulties. Scientology precepts address you as an individual. It provides tools you use to face and understand life. These enable you to improve your understanding of yourself and other people and to take action to change things for the better. With enough understanding, life can be lived with greater compassion, self-confidence, and tolerance. Activists in the community faltering education , widespread drug abuse and criminality.
Extractions: Marijuana is one of the most widely used illegal drugs in society today. Opinions about the dangers of marijuana differ widely. Many people believe smoking marijuana is no more dangerous than drinking beer. Others consider it a potential stepping stone to drugs such as heroin or cocaine. What is the truth? What are the effects of marijuana? * Joint: cannabis or hashish mixed with tobacco and rolled in paper, like a cigarette.
Hill V. Church Of Scientology Of Toronto The Toronto church of scientology has filed charges of contempt of court against two The church of scientology of Toronto is asking the Supreme Court of http://www.lexum.umontreal.ca/csc-scc/en/pub/1995/vol2/html/1995scr2_1130.html
Extractions: Indexed as: Hill v. Church of Scientology of Toronto File No.: 24216. 1995: February 20; 1995: July 20. ON APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR ONTARIO Constitutional law Charter of Rights Application Libel and slander Church of Scientology commencing criminal contempt proceedings against Crown attorney Church's counsel and representatives holding press conference on courthouse steps Counsel reading from and commenting on allegations in contempt motion Contempt allegations subsequently found to be untrue Crown attorney bringing action for damages in libel Whether Crown attorney's action for damages "government action" Whether Charter applies Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, s. 32(1). Libel and slander Common law of defamation Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Whether common law of defamation complies with values underlying Charter Whether "actual malice" rule should be adopted.
Extractions: Freedom Magazine , published by the Church of Scientology International in the United States, and its 20 affiliated editions of magazines and journals published by Scientology churches in 16 more countries, conduct investigative reporting in the public interest and bring answers to issues of vital interest to society. Search through current and back issues of this Scientology publication in several languages on our site. Contribute your information to ongoing investigations. Read about Freedom Human Rights Award winners and how their work affects us all. Watch Freedom documentary videos. For more information, e-mail us at editor@freedommag.org
The Real Steve Fishman Home Page Steven Fishman, a former Scientologist, was sued by the church of scientology after he revealed their securities fraud to Time magazine. Site includes his book Lonesome Squirrel in several formats. Newsgroup postings, links. http://www.xs4all.nl/~fishman/
Xyandra A stable east coast terminal, (central Virginia, USA), for those interested in pursuing Scientology outside of the church of scientology. http://freezone.bravepages.com/
Extractions: A Critique of Scientology and the Freezone cookie_name="pop1"; cook_value="1!!1127196022"; cook_expires="Tue, 20 Sep 2005 06:01:22 GMT"; document.cookie=cookie_name+"="+cook_value+";expires="+cook_expires+";"; FREE WEB HOSTING domain registration hosting Free Chat cheap web hosting ... notebook computer about my friend Deutch websites ... legal I was trained in the C of S up through level V and audited up through OTIII there as well. I was fully hatted as a course supervisor, word clearer, auditor, ethics officer and tech sec. I was in the C of S (on staff) for 8 years. The entire 8 years was spent in the tech division. I held the following posts: HGC auditor, C/S, Intern Supervisor, Word Clearer, Course Supervisor, and Tech Sec. I still love the tech as it has always worked for me and for many others that I have personally applied it too. The difference now is that I can compare it to other things I know without fear of punishment or ethics. The other major stop for the current C of S is that for a group that claims to be "clearing the Planet" or having the intention to help "all others," they sure make the teachings or "therapy" unreachable for all but the most wealthy such as Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Priscilla Presley, etc. etc. etc. It is all well and good to clear some rich people but there is a whole planet out there that cannot be reached due to out-reality pricing. David Miscavige and his co-horts live like kings. Only the org staff and the sea org members that work day and night live on nothing. The cream of the crop top management team live as well as any Hollywood star. This is a BIG OUTPOINT as to what LRH originally intended.
