Religion and Spirituality: Scientology: Church of Scientology: News and Media: Page 6

News about community activities and new buildings in the Tampa Bay area. [St.Petersburg Times]

Complaining about the spin put on news coverage, three readers discuss the Church's legal battles in Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]

First of a two-part special report on the Church of Scientology's expansion in downtown Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times]

Special report based on interviews with Marty Rathbun, Mike Rinder, and five attorneys who work for the Church of Scientology. They say that litigation is a last resort. [St. Petersburg Times]

The church currently says it's has more than 8 million members in 159 countries. [Deseret Morning News]

Pointing to Soviet psychiatric abuses of the '60s and '70s, the Citizens' Commission on Human Rights lambastes mental health practices today. [Moscow Times]

The Church saves 100-year-old live oak tree by moving it to make way for new building in Clearwater, Florida. [St. Petersburg Times]

Covers local acceptance of the church by community leaders. [St. Petersburg Times]

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]

A Neil Strauss interview with Tom Cruise. [Rolling Stone]