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20 hrs ago | www.dailytelegraph.com.au | Gold Mask

Scientology targets young kids--The Daily Telegraph

THE NSW Government has warned principals about a Church of Scientology attempt to infiltrate primary schools with propaganda videos and booklets aimed at Year 6 students.

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Related Topix: Religion, Kids, Family, Marketing

Fri Nov 20, 2009

ScienceBlogs

Church of Scientology is a Criminal Organization [Greg Laden's Blog]

Senator Xenophon [raised] allegations of widespread criminal conduct within the church, saying he had received letters from former followers detailing claims of abuse, false imprisonment and forced abortion.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Associated Content

Scientology Attacks Back by submitting misleading information to Associated Content

The revision of "The Psychological practice Act" in Australia is the only reason why scientology was recognised as a religion for pay-roll tax purposes.

Justice Murphy stated as such in his ruling in the High Court of 1983

The court considered the claims that $cientology is a scam, but held that "charlatanism is a necessary price of religious freedom, and if a self-proclaimed teacher persuades others to believe in a religion which he propounds, lack of sincerity or integrity on his part is not incompatible with the religious character of the beliefs, practices and observances accepted by his followers."

Australian Critics of Scientology

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Related Topix: Religion, Financial Services, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

Monsters and Critics

Australian legislator calls Scientology a 'criminal organization'

Note posts made on our older Talkback system will still show below. However, new posts can only be made via the new system .

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

BBC News

Australia mulls Scientology probe

The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has said he will consider calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the Church of Scientology.

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New Jersey Online

Verona teen sentenced to year in prison for online attack of Scientology

NEWARK -- A 19-year-old Verona man today was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for participating in a cyber attack against the Church of Scientology’s websites almost two years ago.

Guzner, a Quinnipiac University student, denies being a member of Anonymous, the group that claimed responsibility for bringing down the church’s Web sites for 24 hours. He said he did not realize the seriousness of the planned attack at the time.

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Related Topix: Religion, Verona, NJ, Essex County, NJ, Newark, NJ, Newark Metro

Tue Nov 17, 2009

News.com.au

AU Senator calls Scientology "a criminal organisation"

Nick Xenophon said letters he has received implicate the organisation in a range of crimes, including forced imprisonment and coerced abortions

"I am deeply concerned about this organisation and the devastating impact it can have on its followers", Senator Xenophon told the chamber.

Senator Xenophon said the Church of Scientology had been convicted of fraud in France and was facing similar charges in Belgium.

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Related Topix: Prison, Religion

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Sun Online

I was trapped in Scientology

SOON after arriving at Gold Base excited Marc was handpicked to work one-on-one with Tom Cruise.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

New York Times

In Scientology's Door, but Not Much Farther

For all the rumors that swirl around the Church of Scientology - the accusations that it is a cult, the hints about its supernatural teachings, the means by which it attracts so many celebrities - its center on West 46th Street, tucked between the soignee Paramount Hotel and the workaday Edison, is a rather straightforward presence.

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Related Topix: Religion, Supernatural

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Wilson's Almanac

Blown for Good author discusses life inside international headquarters of Scientology

Friday, November 13, 2009 Wikinews interviewed author Marc Headley about his new book Blown for Good , and asked him about life inside the international headquarters of Scientology known as " Gold Base ", located near Hemet, California .

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Related Topix: Religion, Hemet, CA, Riverside County, CA, Sport Movies, Days of Thunder, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Tom Cruise

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The First Post

What would Tom Cruise do? Scientology uses its star to keep faithful in line

New revelations from disaffected Scientologists suggest the cult uses Tom Cruise's image to keep members in line By Tim Edwards F IRST P OSTED N OVEMBER 10, 2009 N ew revelations about the Church of Scientology suggest Tom Cruise is fast becoming the cult's figurehead, used to inspire the faithful to acts of greatness - and to strike fear into the ...

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Related Topix: Religion, Hemet, CA

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Las Vegas Sun

Scientology foe's arrest raises issue of rights

THE SUSPECT: Weapons and ammunition were found in Colby Schoolcraft's home, but no criminal complaint has been filed against him.

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Related Topix: Religion, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Henderson, NV, Tax, Terrorism, Las Vegas, NV

The Herald

I know the dark side of Scientology...I almost lost my friend to it

I knew Scientology was in trouble when the media moved on from the usual silly gossip about its celebrity members to much darker, disturbing issues at the heart of the movement.

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Related Topix: Religion, New Zealand Travel, Scotland, New Zealand Travel, Travel

Mon Nov 09, 2009

ContactMusic.com

John Travolta - Travolta and Preston Open Up About Jett's Death

Caption: John Travolta leaves the Supreme Court, after the extortion trial over his son Jett's death.

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Related Topix: Old Dogs, Comedy Movies, Grease, Musical Movies, John Travolta, World News, The Bahamas, Kelly Preston, Religion

Examiner.com

Following French fraud conviction, Scientology under fire for tracking down defectors

On the heels of a conviction for fraud perpetrated by two of its branches last week in France, along with a fine of $895,200, defectors from the "Church" of Scientology now allege the group makes strenuous efforts to track down and bring back members who try to leave.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

NowPublic

Tom Cruise, Scientology and XENU

On Friday October 23th,2009 ABC News Nightline programme covered a story "HOW SCIENTOLOGY ATTRACTS CELEBRITIES" . Scientology has long sought high-profile public figures as "Walking Success Stories" . Celebrities and the Church of Scientology seem to go hand-in-hand. And actor Tom Cruise is arguably the world's best-known celebrity Scientologist.

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Related Topix: Religion, Drama Movies, Fatal Attraction, Thriller, Anne Archer, Offbeat

Wilson's Almanac

New book Blown for Good reveals details inside Scientology headquarters

Thursday, November 5, 2009 A new book released today by author Marc Headley, Blown for Good , reveals details inside Scientology headquarters at the organization's " Gold Base ", located in Hemet, California .

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Related Topix: Religion, Hemet, CA, Riverside County, CA, Sport Movies, Days of Thunder, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Tom Cruise

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Examiner.com

Former Scientology staffer speaks out; Tom Cruise jumps on ottoman in disgust

Church of Scientology logo, itself a "map" of complicated doctrine. Public Domain Yeaaaaaaa! Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like it's the first day of summer, every time you hear a little more about Scientology's craziness? Ever since I read A Piece of Blue Sky by ex-member Jon Atack, I've been addicted to the insanity that is Scientology.

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The Observer

Scientology's festive gift catalogue revealed

This is somewhat belated, for which many apologies, but via the always-brilliant Jezebel.com come scans from the Dianetics and Scientology festive gift catalogue.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Deseret News

Defections test Scientology

The Church of Scientology is going through a difficult season. Over the course of two days last week, a French court convicted the church of fraud and Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis' resignation from the church over a litany of concerns was aired publicly.

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