Nation briefs: Sword-wielder slain at Scientology site

A man wielding two Samurai swords was shot and killed by a security guard yesterday on the grounds of a Scientology building in Hollywood, police said.

[David]

Detective Wendi Berndt told the Los Angeles Times the man had been involved with the church in the past.

"There was a previous relationship, but it is unclear to what degree," Berndt said.

Calls to Scientology representatives on Sunday were not returned.

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[Teddy R]

It was Xenu coming to collect his percentage of the profits.

[truth-seeker]

To learn more about the "Church" of $cientology and why this former member was so affected by its teachings that he seemingly went beserk, Wikipedia "Scientology" or "Dianetics" or just go to WWW.XENU.NET

- Why does Scientology appeal to Hollywood people like Tom Cruise and John Travolta?
- Why does peace-loving Anonymous protest the "church" and its mind-control tactics?
- Why does the "Church" of $cientology employ shoot-to-kill armed guards? What are the protecting... or hiding?

[Scott]

Sue the cult for $100 million just for starters.