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March 14, 2014 |
Scientology clergy force a mother to choose: son or daughter |
The Church of Scientology pressured Sara Goldberg for months to kick her son out of her life. She wouldn't do it. So the church put her on trial one night in a Scientology building in Clearwater. It was scary. Goldberg cried. She had been a devoted Scientologist for 36 years. Now her church was accusing her of committing a crime against Scientology — not "disconnecting'' from her renegade son. |
Clearwater, disconnection, Nick Lister, Press, Sara Goldberg |
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November 17, 2013 |
Stars come out for dedication of Scientology's 'Super Power' building in Clearwater |
Actors Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kelly Preston joined a smaller than expected crowd of Scientologists on Sunday to dedicate what the church calls its most important project ever, its massive Flag Building. Church leader David Miscavige presided in a ceremony that lasted just eight minutes and was marked by a burst of confetti that rained down like golden tickets. His remarks couldn't be understood outside the church's perimeter. |
Celebrities in Scientology, Clearwater, David Miscavige, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Press, Tom Cruise |
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September 18, 2008 |
Scientology Link at Montessori School Alarms Parents |
Some parents are upset with a study method introduced by a Montessori school in northwest Toronto, which they say has its roots in the Church of Scientology. Parents said the owner of the Bambolino Montessori Academy, a private school, told parents last week that it was introducing a new learning method called applied scholastics. Parents weren't given a choice when the dean told them they'd be implementing the study technique. |
front groups, Press, Stealth Scientology, Toronto |
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August 13, 2008 |
As Scientology Expands, So Do Its Naysayers |
Anonymous protestors in Seattle call attention to Scientology's space opera teachings, tax exempt status, and Fair Game policy. |
pickets, Press, Scientology and Society, Seattle |
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August 12, 2008 |
Church's Anti-Medication Stance Sparks Opposition |
One of Scientology's Illinois protestors is motivated by Scientology's opposition to psychiatry - and treatment that's reduced his suffering. |
obstructing psychiatry, pickets, Press |
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August 6, 2008 |
Anonymous Returns, Scientology Responds |
Cringely outlines Scientology's long history of harassing journalists and critics. |
harassment, pickets, Press, Scientology and Society, Scientology's Chilling Effect on Free Speech |
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July 15, 2008 |
SPY VS. SCI: The Latest Scientology Protest |
Anonymous protests Scientology in Portland, Oregon to raise awareness about the dirty tricks of Scientology's Guardian Office and Scientology's criminal Snow White conspiracy. |
Guardian Office, pickets, Portland, OR, Press |
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June 30, 2008 |
Anti-Scientology Group On Attack |
The anti-Scientology group known as Anonymous says its July 12 "Spy vs. Sci" plans to demonstrate in "cities all around the world." Anonymous members - who include former Scientologists - are focusing on alleged "abuses" of the church's intelligence agency, known as the Office of Special Affairs (OSA). The group charges that critics are "targeted, harassed, threatened and intimidated in an attempt to silence or punish them." |
Guardian Office, New York, pickets, Press |
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June 20, 2008 |
Scientology: The Anonymous Protestors |
An Anonymous protest in London targeted Scientology's elite Sea Org - a pseudo-paramilitary group that used to own a ship. "We are not targeting the beliefs, but the Church. Why does it take people's money? Why does it split people from their families? It is a dangerous cult." |
London, pickets, Press, Scientology and Society |
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January 9, 2008 |
Gatecrasher: Will Power Boosts Scientology |
Will Smith has joined the ranks of Hollywood power players actively recruiting for the Church of Scientology. Big stars traditionally distribute "wrap presents" to crew members after completing a film. His recent gift after wrapping next summer's comedy "Hancock" was a card good for a personality test at your local Scientology center. |
Press, Will Smith |
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