It is amazing that our government would allow such a farce to continue. The IRS needs to seriously revamp their policies as it pertains to what truly is a church and therefore tax exempt.
I'm not convinced Hubbard meant for this to be a REAL religion... I think he made it up for one of this science fiction novels and it just became one big practical joke.
I can't believe they are tax exempt. Isn't L Ron Hubbard a science fiction writer? This could only be more ridiculous if people started a religion based on "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Seriously they need to stop getting so much air time. All that does is encourage them so the networks just stop giving interviews to these people and we will watch them all slowly start coming back to reality.
You know, I'd like to put my real name here, but I am actually scared of appearing on some list as a "suppressive person" and being a victim of "fair game" policies.
Come on, someone, somewhere has got to have the power and the intelligence to do something about this organisation!
There is too much evidence against these people already! What are you waiting for? DO SOMETHING!
I have yet to see any example of this "alleged" religion teaching anything beyond bunk written by a mediocre sci-fi writer and that greed is good (is Gordon Gecko a patron saint of Scientology?) I can see why celebrities are quick to join this bullsquish...anyone who can convince you that you actually have talent and that you don't suck (even if the world thinks you do); would pay through the nose to have their egos stroked like scientology promotes. Thetans, my fanny! Try a lack of courage to think for themselves!
If that "church" supports Tom Cruise's hysterical comments that Psychology is not valid? I vote for them to now even exist unless it as a taxed public organization. No real church would ever disregard a person's right to good health, be it physical or mental, or especially spiritual! He and this "church" are about one thing and one thing only $$ if not why do they always seem to want so much of their members $$?? Everything about it costs, from their programs for their members, everything. It is insane! Tax exempt? You have to be kidding me!
It's not fair, they are using their tax free earnings to buy all the property in my neighorhood. They own so much, and they just keep making more money. It has to stop.
All churches should be monitored and if they make any money they need to be taxed. Moving to the south has been a real eye opener to the big business in churches. People that give money to churches should be taxed for being stupid. Can we get a petition for a stupid person tax?
Religious freedom in America does not include the right by which a tax exmpt cult the likes of the Church of Scientology, should be allowed to propogate sinful idealisms and promote impure thoughts to the hearts and minds of our young children. Especially through the manical hands of so many Hollywood extroverts like Tom Cruise. The Church of Scientology reeks of the 1960's "do what feels good for me now" brand of religion, as they go about promoting their 'false God' like ideas that will only fill Americas youth with false hope and leave them in utter damnation. Remember Jim Jones and Waco Texas? Wake up America! May the Good Lord Jesus Christ absolve them of their treacherous sins. Amen!
Scientology a tax exempt religion. What an abuse! This is a very dangerous cult based on ridiculous science fiction.. nothing more! What's next.. The church of Star Trek??
You know the old saying "You can't bullsh*t a bullsh*tter"? Well, I happen to be one, and I think that these stupid "Scientologists" need to wake up and realize that there religion is as stupid as all the other cults who have ever formed. If you want a good religion, be an atheist or an agnostic!
Tom Cruise obviously does not know a thing about post partum depression. He better hope that Katie doesn't get it! He should read up on his psychology. What an ass! I can't agree with any "religion" that denies their followers medical care.
Scientology is a horrible way to trick and control vunerable people. Please warn people, that may be interested, about the seriousness of this cult. Thank you
It is obvious to any rational person who can believe the musings of a Sci fi writer named Hubbard that the best way to make a million is to start your own religion, which isn't a religion but a sci fi story like ET.
Scientology is the biggest crock ive ever heard in my life. For God's sake it was made by a science fiction writer. That right there tells you its all made up. And the story is just funny really. The God smites apon those who worship scientology. Thou shall have no other god before me.
$cientology is a cult. All one need do is just a little research on the other side to figure this out. www.zenu.net is a great place to start, but there are many other good sites. An orgonization that harrasses and attacks critics, brainwashes people and bilks people out of money does not deserve tax exempt status! They are a cult, not a religion!
It is a cult that was made by a science fiction writer who wanted to make millions. His plan was to lie and get money. Cults shouldn't have rights, end of story.
This is a ridiculous cult that puts money above faith and actual religion. The only reason it has existed freely without raising eyebrows for as long as it has is simply because the celebrities who are affiliated with it have enough pull to distract us with good looks while funneling money into it.
I lived with these freaks for 6 months! They are extrememly unethical, mean-spirited and prejudicial against all "wogs". They're so happy about their "wink-wink" religious exemption. What religion? Oh yeah, they worship the Almighty Dollar! They keep their followers as uneducated as possible (very few advanced degress within the group) Ask David Miscavige what he studied in college? Trick question....he's never been to college. Good luck Katie...I'll be praying for your eternal soul.
