Church Of Scientology Investigated ‘South Park’ Creators
For Matt Stone and Trey Parker, nothing is holy or immune to satire. And since the launch of their groundbreaking animated TV series “South Park,” they’ve skewered a multitude of world religions, pointing out hypocrisies, inanities or just playing with ridiculous stereotypes. One of their most famous religious satires, 2005′s Scientology-targeting “Trapped In The Closet” episode, [...]
Russian court bans Scientology literature, calls it ‘extremist’
L. Ron Hubbard’s What is Scientology? is “the complete and essential encyclopedic reference on the subject and practice of Scientology,” and has been banned by a Russian court, along with other books by Hubbard and the Scientology community. Russia and Scientology haven’t had the most agreeable history. In 2001, the dominant Orthodox Church criticized the [...]
Scientologist charged for intimidating alleged sex abuse victim
A SENIOR member of the Church of Scientology has been charged by police for intimidating a young girl who wanted to report sexual abuse allegations within the church. Jan Eastgate, the head of the church’s “International Commission on Human Rights” which attacks psychology, has been charged by NSW Police with perverting the course of justice. [...]
Scientology in Illinois’ public schools?
Should the teachings of the Church of Scientology shape the integrity and moral rectitude of children in Illinois’ public schools? A resolution before the state’s House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee this week poses that very question. House Resolution 254 would endorse three options for character education in the state’s public school system, including Good [...]
‘Good Choices’ Program Promoted By Scientologist Simpsons Actress
While her animated counterpart could use a lesson or two in good manners, the actress who has for years lent her voice to Bart Simpson is pushing Illinois lawmakers to bring her “Good Choices” character-building program to state schools. The program is run by Emmy Award-winning actress and Scientologist Nancy Cartwright, who based the program [...]
