- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Truth about the Church of Scientology and its Members - A study on the Church of Scientology, and controversy over its confidential scriptures.
- The Truth Behind Scientology - An in-depth study dealing with the controversy on whether or not Scientology is a religion.
- 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.
- U.S. to List Germany for Abusing Scientologists - State Department expected to list Germany in its annual human rights report. [CNN]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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.
- 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.
- Church of the New Faith v. Commissioner of Pay-Roll Tax (Victoria) - The text of the findings of the High Court of Australia which granted recognition of the Church of Scientology as a religion.
- International Outrage over German Religious Discrimination - German officials deny discrimination despite UN criticism.
- A Case So Different From All The Others - Lisa McPherson criminal case dropped by state. [St. Petersburg Times]
- 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]
- Religious Freedom Watch - Church of Scientology effort to expose religious intolerance, especially--but not exclusively--that directed against Scientology.
- New SA Rights for Scientology - South Africa grants the Church of Scientology the right to perform marriages. [Sapa]
- 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]
- CESNUR: Scientology - Press clippings, court documents, and conference papers. Multilingual. Focus is on church and state issues.
- Star Scientologists Claim German Discrimination - News article about U.S. celebrity Scientologists speaking out against discrimination they have experienced in Germany. [Associated Press]
- Intolerance Online - Personal page attempts to define scientology, provide links to relevant information, and offer rebuttals to charges against it.
- Scientology Foes Continue Rancor - Article by Deborah O'Neil about Lisa McPherson's case, trying to give a balanced view. (St. Petersburg Times)
- 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.
- 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.
- Freedom on the Internet, As in Life, Requires Responsibility - Letter to the editor, by Church Public Affairs Director, on Amazon.com's removal and subsequent reinstatement of "A Piece of Blue Sky." [Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal]
- New Cult Awareness Network - Information on new religious movements, scholarly/expert referrals, including hundreds of pages of the old C.A.N. files and exposes on former deprogrammers/exit counselors.
- Scientology Seeks Millions as Punishment - Church of Scientology attorney asks for heavy punitive damages against Ken Dandar, whom he says turned "a garden variety wrongful death lawsuit" into "a frontal attack on an entire religion". [St. Petersburg Times]
- Church of Scientology - Essay by Matt Bratschi detailing discrimination against new religious movements in Germany including the Church of Scientology.
- One Europe, One Union, One Faith? - Commentary by Sean Gabb on discrimination against the Scientology religion in Germany and France, and the need for religious tolerance in EU.
- The Church of Scientology - Questions and Answers Regarding the Internet - Takes up Church of Scientology's actions in protecting copyright and trademark issues, in a question and answer format.
- Church of Scientology International Presentation On Religious Freedom in Russia: - Human Rights Director of the Church of Scientology, Leisa Goodman speaks in January 2002 regarding religious intolerance and the importance of addressing it.
- Church of Scientology International Human Rights Office - France 2004 - Information on attacks against the Scientology religion in France.
- Church of Scientology Human Rights Office - Germany: Religious Freedom - Documented information provided of religious intolerance in Germany.
- L. Ron Hubbard's Adventurous Deeds - Covers Mr. Hubbard's involvment with Aleister Crowley's black magic group of the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) in Pasadena, CA.
- Scientology Parishioners League - A Scientology group established to defend and protect the religion from threads and defamation. Mission, news, historical quotes.
- Scientology Gives Truth, Including About Drugs - Salt Lake City Scientology minister responds to controversy about her religion. [Deseret News]
- Scientologist Met Late Pope, Defends Cruise - Board member of interfaith group speaks his mind about recent controversy over psychiatry.
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