Posts Tagged ‘Scientology’

Quote of the day

“A person can be hurting and medical assistance does not work. We help people to locate themselves.”
- Pat Harney, a spokesperson for the Scientology operation in Haiti, referring to their healing method known as “assist”, which can involve touching parts of the body or asking a patient to stare at a wall. “It’s a special [...]

Can you sue a religion?

Dear Aude-Claire Malton,
Your decision to file an official complaint against the Church of Scientology in France has created something of a stir.  This week, the Church goes on trial on charges of organised fraud in a case that could lead to the nationwide dissolution of the controversial organisation.  The Church’s “celebrity centre” spiritual association and its [...]