Scientology News

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.

The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington opened its new church at 16th and P streets NW over the weekend.

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

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

The Human Rights Campaign writes in every press release that it is "the nationa s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization." Claiming 750,000 members, that might be true.

Our society values fame more than education, achievement, integrity, and even money.

What lead Crash director Paul Haggis to leave the church after 35 years? Kim Masters reports on how Scientology aided his career - and then tried to milk his success.

By Joe Childs and Thomas C. Tobin , Times Staff Writers In Print: Monday, November 2, 2009 One of the guys.

It is part of an effort to add more opinions to BT, with the addition of an international roundtable discussion also in the plans.

Big names praise Scientology at its official museum - just don't quote them, writes Judy Skatssoon.

Fictionology's central belief, that any imaginary construct can be incorporated into the church's ever-growing set of official doctrines, continues to gain popularity.

High-ranking defectors provide an unprecedented inside look at the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige.

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.

A college student is suing the Nashville Church of Scientology, a security company and three off-duty Spring Hill police officers for $6 million.

Peaches Geldof has confirmed that she is a follower of Scientology. The socialite, who was first rumoured to be interested in the controversial faith in June, made the revelation in a new ITV2 documentary which sees her being interviewed by Fearne Cotton, according to The Sun .