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- A case so different from all the others - Lisa McPherson criminal case dropped by state. [St. Petersburg Times]
sptimes.com/News/061400/TampaBay/A_case_so_different_f.shtml
- A Letter from the Church of Scientology - The Human Rights Director of the Church of Scientology International criticizes an earlier article by Stephen A. Kent. [Marburg Journal of Religion]
www.uni-marburg.de/religionswissenschaft/journal/mjr/goodman.html
- Another Look at Scientology - Third position view on Scientology. Answers to lies and myths about the religion. Information about alt.religion.scientology newsgroup.
bernie.cncfamily.com/ars.htm
- Artistic and Cultural Discrimination: Germany - Text of a letter from A.L.A.R.M, a US-based human rights group, to UNESCO protesting treatment of Scientology and other minority religions in Germany.
www.alarmgermany.org/newpage31.htm
- CAN Arises from Ashes - 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.
www.freedommag.org/english/vol29I4/page17.htm
- CESNUR: Scientology - Press clippings, court documents, and conference papers. Multilingual. Focus is on church and state issues.
www.cesnur.org/testi/se_scientology.htm
- Church of Scientology: Supporting Freedom of Religion - 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.
newcivilization.org
- Freedom Magazine article by L. Ron Hubbard - Reprint of an article, written for Freedom in 1969 by Scientology's founder, describing psychiatric involvement in the anti-religious movement.
www.freedommag.org/english/vol29I4/page44.htm
- Freedom on the Internet, as in life, requires responsibility - Letter to the editor, by Public Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology Los Gatos, on Amazon.com's removal and subsequent reinstatement of "A Piece of Blue Sky." [Silicon Valley/San Jose BusinessJournal]
sanjose.bcentral.com/sanjose/stories/1999/06/21/editorial4.html
- Germany Debates Scientology - A day after thousands of Scientologists demanded religious freedom in Germany, the Church of Scientology seeks help from the German courts. [Associated Press]
archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=germ&date=19971028
- High Court of Australia Confirms Scientology to be a Religion - The text of the findings of the High Court of Australia which granted recognition of the Church of Scientology as a religion. Analysis by the court likens Scientology to such religions as Hinduism and Buddhism.
www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/high_ct/154clr120.html
- International Outrage over German Religious Discrimination - German officials deny discrimination despite UN criticism.
www.germanytodayfreedom.org/page14.htm
- Intolerance Online - Personal page sets out to correct the anti-Scientology myths which are propagated on the Internet. The author's story, short FAQ, links.
www.theta.btinternet.co.uk
- Judge dismisses false imprisonment claim in Clearwater death case - In controversial lawsuit, judge finds that Lisa McPherson consented to treatment by fellow Scientologists. [Associated Press]
www.naplesnews.com/01/06/florida/d652519a.htm
- Many call on city, church to move on - With criminal case against it dropped, most Clearwater city officials predict the Church of Scientology should continue to gain greater acceptance. [St. Petersburg Times]
www.sptimes.com/News/061400/NorthPinellas/Many_call_on_city__ch.shtml
- Mayor hopes to mend rift with Scientology - 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]
www.sptimes.com/News/32199/NorthPinellas/Mayor_hopes_to_mend_r.html
- New SA rights for Scientology - South Africa grants the Church of Scientology the right to perform marriages. [Sapa]
www.dispatch.co.za/2000/04/05/southafrica/HOMEAFFA.HTM
- Open Letter to Helmut Kohl - Text of open letter sent by well-known Americans in support of Scientology in Germany.
www.german-way.com/german/scientad.html
- Panda Executive Testifies in Congress on French Discrimination - Vice President of Panda Software US reports on French government discrimination because the founder is a member of the Church of Scientology.
www.house.gov/international_relations/hino0711.htm
- Practicing Religious Intolerance - 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.
www.cnn.com/WORLD/9610/17/german.text/text.html
- Registration of Scientology in Sweden - Background on the Swedish government's recognition of the churches of Scientology as a religion, with link to the original Swedish document.
www.menschenrechtsbuero.de/html/schwed3.htm#oben
- Religious Freedom Watch - Church of Scientology effort to expose religious intolerance, especially--but not exclusively--that directed against Scientology.
religiousfreedomwatch.org
- Religiousfreedom.com - Scientology - Report by Church of Scientology International spokesperson, Sue Taylor, on the status of religious freedom for the Scientology religion in Spain, Germany and other parts of Europe.
www.religiousfreedom.com/Conference/brazil/taylor.htm
- Star Scientologists Claim German Discrimination - News article about U.S. celebrity Scientologists speaking out against discrimination they have experienced in Germany. [Associated Press]
lubbockonline.com/news/021497/star.htm
- Tampabay : Scientology Foes Continue Rancor - Article by Deborah O'Neil about Lisa McPherson's case, trying to give a balanced view. (St. Petersburg Times)
www.sptimes.com/2002/05/01/TampaBay/Scientology_foes_cont.shtml
- Testimony of Catherine Bell before House Sub-Committee - Actress, Catherine Bell, proposes economic sanctions against France for increased attacks against her church (Scientology) and other minority religions.
www.house.gov/international_relations/bell0711.htm
- Testimony of Isaac Hayes on Religious Discrimination in Western Europe - Mr. Hayes, a well known member of the Church of Scientology, gives facts of discrimination against his church and other religions and ethnic groups in France, Germany and Belgium.
www.house.gov/international_relations/haye0711.htm
- The State vs Religion in France - 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.
www.religiousfreedom.com/Whatsnew/heber.htm
- The Truth Behind Scientology - An in-depth study dealing with the controversy on whether or not Scientology is a religion.
www.angelfire.com/wy/shockingtruth
- Truth about the Church of Scientology and its Members - A study on the Church of Scientology, and controversy over its confidential scriptures.
victorian.fortunecity.com/finsbury/124
- U.S. to list Germany for abusing Scientologists - State Department expected to list Germany in its annual human rights report. [CNN]
www.cnn.com/US/9701/27/briefs.pm/scientology.html
- Written Testimony of Craig Jensen - Testimony about full-scale German government religious discrimination.
www.house.gov/international_relations/full/relminor/jensen.htm
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