Hassan’s “authority” does not come from academia but from his past as a “cult” member and a deprogrammer.
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France : Les discours de haine contre la Scientology désormais financés par les contribuables
Un « documentaire » de France 5 a offert un cas d’école de ce qu’il ne faut pas faire lorsqu’on présente les religions minoritaires au public.
France: Hate Speech Against Scientology Now Funded by Taxpayers
A France 5 “documentary” offered a textbook example of how “not” to present minority religions to the public.
Karel Dobbelaere, Scientology, and Soka Gakkai
The Belgian scholar, who died in 2024, explored why the two movements should be considered full-blown religions.
USCIRF Releases New Report on Violations of Religious Liberty in Russia
The comprehensive document highlights the persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientologists, Falun Gong practitioners, and others.
L’omicidio di Sharon Verzeni. I media si scuseranno con Scientology?
La giovane donna assassinata frequentava Scientology. Prima che si scoprisse che il crimine non aveva nulla a che fare con Scientology, alcuni media e attivisti anti-sette hanno usato la tragedia per attaccare la Chiesa.
Italy, The Homicide of Sharon Verzeni: Will the Media Apologize to Scientology?
A young woman who took Scientology courses was assassinated. Before it came out that the crime had nothing to do with Scientology, some media and anti-cultists used the tragedy to attack the church.
Should States Control Religious Liberty? A Conference in Rome
An international gathering of scholars hosted by the Church of Scientology in Rome raised questions of great importance for all faiths.
The International Association of Scientologists’ 39th Anniversary—and a Protest That Failed
One week before the three-day event attended by about 7000 Scientologists, opponents and the media announced a mass anti-Scientology demonstration. Only 46 showed up.
Germany, State-Funded Lutheran Church’s “Sect Filters” for School Teachers
You should state you have not attended events of, or sympathize with, Scientology, Jehovah’s Witnesses, “Moonies,” “Hare Krishna,” or Universal Life (other religions are not mentioned).