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blogs.wsj.com - 30 days ago

The French Scientology Conviction: ‘Intelligent’ or ‘An Inquisition’?

— blogs.wsj.com — To paraphrase Sam Cooke, we don’t know much about Scientology (We’ll probably never read Dianetics — though,... wowza, someone’s sunk a lot of time into this Web site .) Nor do we know too much about the French criminal-justice ... (more) The French Scientology Conviction: ‘Intelligent’ or ‘An ...

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politicsdaily.com - 30 days ago

Is Scientology a Cult? Is Paul Haggis the Next Martin Luther?

— politicsdaily.com — It's been a tough stretch for Scientology. The church founded by the late science fiction writer (and... great prophet/odd duck/complete kook -- take your pick) L. Ron Hubbard in 1953 was dinged nearly a million bucks by a Paris court on Tuesday after ... (more) Is Scientology a Cult? Is Paul Haggis the Next Martin ...

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huffingtonpost.com - 10/26/2009

Paul Haggis Renounces Scientology In Blistering Letter, Leaves The Church

— huffingtonpost.com — The Church of Scientology has long claimed many of Hollywood's most elite talents amongst its members, but... now, one famous Scientologist is leaving the church, and he's not going quietly. In a candid, confrontational letter to Scientology top brass that's just been published online, ... (more) Paul Haggis Renounces Scientology In Blistering Letter, ...

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Church of Scientology Convicted of Fraud in France - NYTimes.com http://tinyurl.com/yfvfpdx 29 days ago

http://tinyurl.com/yfvfpdx Scientology is flat out ridiculous, but this seems at bit harsh. If you're pledging money, don't expect it back. 10/27/2009

Awesome! Now lets work on other religions' tax free status! RT @Mutantfroginc: Awesome. Take down the nutty cult. http://tinyurl.com/yfvfpdx 10/27/2009

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Scientology, the fraud.
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French Court Declares Scientology A Fraud
Below The Beltway — Well, this is a good start: PARIS (AP) — A Paris court convicted the Church of Scientology of fraud and fined it more than euro600,000 ($900,000) on Tuesday but stopped short of banning the group as prosecutors had demanded. The group’s French branch immediately announced it would appeal the verdict. The court convicted the Church of Scientology’s French office, its library and six of its leaders of organized fraud. Investigators said the group pressured members into paying large sums of money for questionable ...