Religion and Spirituality: Scientology: Church of Scientology: Response to Critics

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.

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.

Reprint of an article, written for Freedom in 1969 by Scientology's founder, describing psychiatric involvement in the anti-religious movement.

A study on the Church of Scientology, and controversy over its confidential scriptures.

An in-depth study dealing with the controversy on whether or not Scientology is a religion.

Background on the Swedish government's recognition of the churches of Scientology as a religion, with link to the original Swedish document.

State Department expected to list Germany in its annual human rights report. [CNN]

With criminal case against it dropped, most Clearwater city officials predict the Church of Scientology should continue to gain greater acceptance. [St. Petersburg Times]

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]

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.

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.

The text of the findings of the High Court of Australia which granted recognition of the Church of Scientology as a religion.

German officials deny discrimination despite UN criticism.

Lisa McPherson criminal case dropped by state. [St. Petersburg Times]

The Human Rights Director of the Church of Scientology International criticizes an earlier article by Stephen A. Kent. [Marburg Journal of Religion]

Church of Scientology effort to expose religious intolerance, especially--but not exclusively--that directed against Scientology.