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The Passion of the Cruise - http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/6420217/the_passion_of_the_cruise
A Neil Strauss interview with Tom Cruise. [Rolling Stone] |
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Shock Therapy - http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2004/08/06/103.html
Pointing to Soviet psychiatric abuses of the '60s and '70s, the Citizens' Commission on Human Rights lambastes mental health practices today. [Moscow Times] |
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Detox Center Seeks Wider Acceptance - http://www.sptimes.com/2003/03/30/NorthPinellas/Detox_center_seeks_wi.shtml
Describes the new Narconon center in Clearwater, Florida, utilizing the discoveries of L. Ron Hubbard in the field of drug rehabilitation. (St. Petersburg Times) |
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Unmistakable Presence - http://www.sptimes.com/2002/07/28/NorthPinellas/Unmistakable_presence.shtml
Shows the progress of the construction of the Church's headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. Includes photographs, and comments on impact it will have on the city. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Scientology: Church Now Claims More Than 8 Million Members - http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595091823,00.html
The church currently says it has more than 8 million members in 159 countries. [Deseret Morning News] |
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Scientology Offers Practical Answers - http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/stories/MYSA072105.2O.EDnorman.comment.2167079.html
Commentary from Rev. Cathy Norman on the Austin church explains some of the most basic principles of the religion. [San Antonio Express-News] |
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Germany Grants Tax Exemption To Scientology Church - http://www.prima-news.ru/eng/news/news/2003/2/5/22890.html
An article summarizing the latest favorable legal decision in Germany, providing tax examption. |
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A Church Against Drugs - http://www.prima-news.ru/eng/news/articles/2002/7/18/16308.html
Scientology Human Rights Director, interviewed in Russia on human rights, religious descrimination and the Church's drug prevention programs. [PrimaNews] |
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Building Boom Expands Lodgings For Scientology - http://www.sptimes.com/News/081401/NorthPinellas/Building_boom_expands.shtml
Photo and description of renovations of new hotel catering to parishioners coming to Clearwater for advanced Scientology studies and counseling. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Ybor Adds Scientolgy To The Mix On Saturday - http://www.sptimes.com/2003/06/06/Citytimes/Ybor_adds_Scientolgy_.shtml
Describes the Church's newest addition to its presence in the Tampa/Clearwater area - a Life Improvement Center in Ybor City, Florida. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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L. Ron Hubbard, GW & Scientology - http://www.gwhatchet.com/media/paper332/news/2005/09/02/Arts/L.Ron.Hubbard.Gw.Scientology-974698.shtml
An article that outlines L. Ron Hubbard's history at George Washington University and how the current student body is learning of this and the religion he started. [The GW Hatchet] |
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Scientologists Explain Religious Views - http://www.bcheights.com/media/paper144/news/2005/11/03/News/Scientologists.Explain.Religious.Views-1044310.shtml
Robert Castagna of the Church of Scientology of Boston addresses the Undergraduate Government of Boston College to answer their questions about his religion. [The Heights and College Publisher] |
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Scientology Breaks Ground With Lasers, Fireworks, Music - http://www.sptimes.com/SouthPinellas/112298/Scientology_breaks_gr.html
Hollywood-style ground breaking event in Clearwater celebrates the launch of construction on the new building. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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An Invitation To The Fort - http://sptimes.com/2002/01/26/TampaBay/An_invitation_to_the_.shtml
The Church reaches out to the community in Clearwater, and some civic leaders are responding. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Scientology Group Supports Crow Bill - http://www.sptimes.com/News/040801/NorthPinellas/Scientology_group_sup.shtml
With help from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Florida state Rep. Larry Crow sponsored a bill to restore parental authority over treatments given to their kids in school. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Religious Leader Takes His Calling to Ground Zero - http://www.afterthetsunami.org/new-york-times_20010920.htm
An article which profiles the efforts of Scientology Volunteer Ministers as part of the 9/11 disaster response and a local Church leader who helped spearhead the effort. [The New York Times] |
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Scientology Ministry Opens in South End - http://www.jsons.org/media/storage/paper139/news/2006/06/01/Bostonregion/Scientology.Ministry.Opens.In.South.End-2043341.shtml?norewrite200610251215&sourcedomain=www.jsons.org
An article that explores the reasoning behind the Boston Scientology Ministry moving to a new location of the area. [Journalism Students' Online News Service] |
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Scientology: More than a Celebrity Cruise - http://www.christiancentury.org/article.lasso?id=1126
An article that discusses some of the basic principles of Scientology. [The Christian Century] |
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Scientology's New Mission: Seminole Heights Outpost - http://www.tbt.com/tampabay/news/article23831.ece
A church parishioner opens a Scientology mission in Seminole Heights, in the Tampa Bay area, as a further outreach into the community. [Tampa Bay Times] |
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Scientology Expands At Home - http://www.sptimes.com/2006/04/25/Northpinellas/Scientology_expands_a.shtml
After several years of global expansion around the world, the Church now plans to finish its long-delayed Flag Building by next year, officials say. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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'Quiet birth' Practice Raises A Commotion - http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1109166.php
An article that discusses that although the Scientology birthing practice is stiring up questions, the experts say the idea isn't anything new. |
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Why Subject Scientology To Discrimination? - http://www.sptimes.com/News/032801/Opinion/Why_subject_Scientolo.shtml
Several commentaries claiming bias in St. Petersburg Times coverage, and taking up events affecting the Church in Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Scientology Tries To Move Forward Despite Attacks - http://www.sptimes.com/News/060701/Opinion/Scientology_tries_to_.shtml
Complaining about the spin put on news coverage, three readers discuss the Church's legal battles in Clearwater. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Actor Cruise Backs Terror Detox - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3621633.stm
Hollywood star Tom Cruise raises $1.2m to provide alternative treatment for New York firefighters. [BBC News] |
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Scientology Hires Top Clearwater Law Firm - http://www.sptimes.com/News/120299/NorthPinellas/Scientology_hires_top.shtml
Johnson Blakely Pope Bokor Ruppel and Burns hired to represent the Church in legal affairs in Clearwater. Partner Ed Armstrong will handle the account. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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U.S. Officials To Visit Mexico Prison To Get Look At Drug Program - http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20021121-9999_1m21prisons.html
One hundred female legislators from the United States visit the state prison in Ensenada to see the results of a Narconon prisoner rehabilitation program based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard. [San Diego Union-Tribune] |
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City Ill at Ease with Sect - http://washingtontimes.com/article/20070920/CULTURE/109200036/1015
An article discussing how the Clearwater, Florida community has grown to accept the presence of the Church's international religious retreat there. [The Washington Times] |
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Scientologists Offer Disaster Management Training - http://allafrica.com/stories/200712190518.html
An article about how the Scientology Volunteer Ministers is offering disaster relief training for in the Oshana region in Africa. |
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Church of Scientology Toys with Move - http://www.memphisdailynews.com/Editorial/StoryLead.aspx?id=91587
An article describing how the church in Memphis wants to become more centrally located to better service the public and surrounding communities. [The Daily News} |
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Scientology Would be an Asset - http://www.record-eagle.com/2005/may/21forume.htm
Two Michigan Scientologists share their views on their religion, its social betterment programs and its volunteer ministry. [Traverse City Record Eagle] |
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Breaking Silence on Quiet Births - http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/living/14371352.htm
With recent questions about “quiet or silent birth”, the Church of Scientology provides answers about birthing technique. [The State - Cox News Service] |
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Church of Scientology buys historic CBD building in PE - http://www.theherald.co.za/herald/news/n24_30012008.htm
Scientology church in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, purchases old landmark for new regional headquarters. |
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Scientology Today - News on Scientology - http://www.scientologytoday.org/articlerss.xml
News source on Scientology Activities Worldwide |
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Scientologists Come to Campus - http://www.dailylobo.com/media/storage/paper344/news/2006/04/04/News/Scientologists.Come.To.Campus-1779266.shtml?norewrite200607042355&sourcedomain=www.dailylobo.com
An article about how Volunteer Ministers came to the Unversity of New Mexico campus to answer questions about their beliefs and techniques they use to help people. [Daily Lobo] |
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Church of Scientology, Mission of Genesee County - http://www.mlive.com/news/fljournal/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1152359423209640.xml&coll=5
An article providing the history, hours and description of service offered at the church in Michigan. [The Flint Journal] |
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Scientology Ministry Opens in South End - http://www.jsons.org/media/storage/paper139/news/2006/06/01/Bostonregion/Scientology.Ministry.Opens.In.South.End-2043341.shtml?norewrite200607272344&sourcedomain=www.jsons.org
The Boston Scientology Church opens a volunteer ministry in the South End to offer help to residents of the area. [Journalism Students' Online New Service] |
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Church of Scientology to Establish Mich. HQ in Detroit - http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/news-49/1199541254296060.xml&storylist=newsmichigan
A brief article that announces new premises for the church in Detroit, Michigan. [Mlive] |
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What is a Scientology Wedding? - http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/theworld/2006/November/theworld_November599.xml§ion=theworld
An article that summarizes many of the details concerning Scientology Wedding ceremonies. [Khaleej Times Online] |
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National Church of Scientology Recognized in Spain - http://www.budapesttimes.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1924&Itemid=1
An article about how the National Court in Madrid issued a decision recognizing that the Scientology church should be registered officially in Spain as a religious entity. [The Budapest Times] |
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A Surprising Australian Welcome to the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Outback Goodwill Tour - http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=38853
An article covers how the Volunter Minister Tour became involved in a fun racing event of the Australian outback. [American Chronicle] |
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Birthplace of Scientology Restored - http://www.azstarnet.com/news/196848
A news article that describes the restoration of L. Ron Hubbard's home of 1952 in Phoenix, Arizona and its significance in the development of Scientology and to the local area. [East Valley Tribune] |
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Columbus Volunteer's Heart's In New York - http://libpub.dispatch.com/cgi-bin/documentv1?DBLIST=cd01&DOCNUM=49875&TERMV=218:8:226:11:237:7:246:3:249:4:
Jack Via of Columbus joins the Scientology Volunteer Ministers in New York, following the September 11th attacks. [Columbus Dispatch] |
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French Scientology Case Barred - http://www.jsonline.com/news/intl/ap/jul02/ap-france-scientol073002.asp
Paris judge drops thirteen year old case against Church in France. [Associated Press] |
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Kelly Preston Leads Protest Against Psychiatrists - http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/story/0,1259,---16998,00.html
Describes how this celebrity led the protest of psychiatric labeling and drugging of children at American Psychiatric Association convention in San Francisco. |
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Church Takes Case To Strasbourg - http://www.prima-news.ru/eng/news/news/2003/10/14/26254.html
An article summarizing how the Church in Nizhnekamsk have brought a case against the Ministry of Justice in Tatarstan. [Prima News] |
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Cruise Blesses Faith For His Samurai Prowess - http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/11/20/1069027240990.html?from=storyrhs
Tom Cruise discusses the inner peace and serenity he projects in his latest movie, The Last Samurai. [Sydney Morning Herald] |
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Striving for Mainstream - http://www.sptimes.com/2004/07/19/Worldandnation/Striving_for_mainstre.shtml
Covers local acceptance of the church by community leaders. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Scientology Believes Most Are Peaceful - http://www.oregonpeaceworks.org/site/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1068&Itemid=86
Angie DeRouchie of the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Portland, Oregon, explains her views on mankind's basic nature, and why she and the church are so involved in the field of Human Rights. [Oregon PeaceWorks] |
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No more Mr Nice Guy - http://film.guardian.co.uk/interview/interviewpages/0,6737,1302369,00.html
An interview with Tom Cruise. [Guardian Unlimited] |
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Glebe Group Makes A Difference About Drugs At The Glebe Fair - http://www.onlypunjab.com/fullstory1104-insight-Glebe+Group+Makes+Difference+About+Drugs-status-22-newsID-7376.html
Drug Free Ambassadors, sponsored by the Scientology Church in Australia, provide information on drugs. Article includes copy of their anti-drug pledge and summary of their activities. [Onlypunjab.com] |
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Elfman Gives Back To Scientology - http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271%7C70902%7C1%7C,00.html
Dharma and Greg star opens a new Church of Scientology mission in San Francisco. [Zap2it.com] |
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Aungst Looks To Mend Scientology, City Relations - http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/39926942.html?MAC=650fd5473eebfc7dcc9b0c5d190426e5&did=39926942&FMT=FT&FMTS=FT&date=Mar+21%2C+1999&author=THOMAS+C.+TOBIN&printformat=&desc=Aungst+looks+to+mend+city%2C+Scientology+relations
The former mayor of Clearwater avoided mentioning the Church of Scientology. The mayor-elect admits to not knowing much about it, but hopes for better understanding between church and city officials. [St. Petersburg Times] |
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Hollywood's Higher Powers - http://www.bsudailynews.com/media/paper849/news/2004/03/09/Features/Hollywoods.Higher.Powers-1303745.shtml?norewrite&sourcedomain=www.bsudailynews.com
Brief description of Scientology and comparison with Kabbalah. [Ball State Daily News] |
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Scientology Takes Mission To The Streets - http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/355182071.html?MAC=58d3c71e36c0ae4934bb2ed276d2d950&did=355182071&FMT=FT&FMTS=FT&date=&author=&pub=&printformat=&desc=Scientology+takes+mission+to+the+streets
News about community activities and new buildings in the Tampa Bay area. [St.Petersburg Times] |
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Tom Cruise Confronts Rumors About Silent Birth - http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1837794&page=1
Interview with Diane Sawyer in which Cruise answers questions on this subject. [ABC News] |