The Belgian scholar, who died in 2024, explored why the two movements should be considered full-blown religions.
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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).
Weaponizing Taxes Against FoRB: A Comparison Between Hungary and Taiwan
The entrance of the Church of Scientology of Budapest, Hungary. Source: Scientology Budapest.
An American Scholar Looks at Scientology in France—and at the Sonia Backès Saga
A scholarly article notes how in France “political power can be weaponized against minority religions with the backing of the state.”
Religious Freedom at Risk in European Union, USCIRF Report Says
Muslims, Jews, Christians, and groups unfairly stigmatized as “cults” are increasingly victims of secularism and of a widespread hostility to religion.