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Small but disproportionately exploitative and wacky Western cult

Australia: Scientology not a cult, says Scientology

SMH. A church spokeswoman, Virginia Stewart, said the church ”shares none of the characteristics of a cult”. ”We do not have a messianic leader, we do not predict the end of the world, our members are urged to think for … Continue reading

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Norway: Head Scientologist arrested for abusing protestors and police

Dagbladet.no  When the police arrived Hasle squares he came out again and was furious that the cars honked. He claimed that it interfered with his work in peace. He pushed the people and the police asked him to calm down. … Continue reading

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Australia: Senior Scientologist charged with intimidating child

SMH. Janice Meyer, 57, was surrounded by supporters in the Downing Centre Local Court today, when her bail was varied to enable her to travel to California where she lives and has a business. She is charged with perverting the … Continue reading

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Australia: tax dollars fund ‘systematic abuse’

SMH. Former members of the Church of Scientology have told a Senate committee of the ”ruthlessness” of the church and its judicial system, and argued it should not be eligible for tax-free status.

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Australia: Scientology accused of child rape cover-up

SMH. …a senior Scientologist from the Sydney branch, Jan Eastgate, allegedly told the mother and daughter to lie to the police and community services about the allegations. ”Just say no, she kept repeating that … don’t say yes because otherwise … Continue reading

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Australia: Scientologists treat children as ‘cattle’

ABC News The daughter of the president of the Church of Scientology in Australia has spoken out against the organisation, describing it as toxic and accusing the church of tearing some families apart. … “The best way I can describe … Continue reading

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US: High-ranking Scientologist accused of murder

Denver Post

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Haiti: Scientologists get in the way

Gawker. Because Xenu loves incompetent morons.

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