Today in Scientology -- February 13th ******
Scientology Today
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Scientology circus could lead to citation
February 13, 1987, St. Petersburg Times
http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/49932678.html?dids=49932678:49932678&FMT=FT
City Manager Tony Shoemaker met with Church of Scientology attorney
Paul Johnson Thursday afternoon to discuss the church's plans to
sponsor a circus Saturday without obtaining an occupational license.
Pink fliers being circulated by the church say a circus on its property
across from Coachman Park will include elephant rides, horses, big cats
and clowns. City officials say the church needs an occupational
license, signed by the City Commission, to hold such an event. Because
the commission doesn't meet before Saturday, the church couldn't get a
license even if it sought one. So far, it hasn't. "If they proceed with
the circus, we will in fact cite them," Shoemaker said Thursday. The
citation would require the group to go before the city's code
enforcement board. If found in violation, the organizers could be fined
up to $250. That's cheaper than the $375 the church would have to pay
to get an occupational license.
Tags: Circus, Clearwater
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Scientology's Star Roster Enhances Image
February 13, 1998, Douglas Frantz, New York Times
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9902E4DF103CF930A25751C0A96E958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all
For an organization fighting to win mainstream acceptance in an
atmosphere of suspicion, association with celebrities in the public
mind can be very beneficial. "These groups are often crying out for
legitimacy, and they seek it any way they can, especially if they are
under duress in public," said James T. Richardson, a professor of
sociology and law at the University of Nevada at Reno. "What's
phenomenal is the success that Scientology has had with the
entertainment industry."
Tags: Bill Clinton, Celebrity Centre, Germany, IRS, Jenna Elfman, John
Travolta, Kirstie Alley, L. Ron Hubbard, Mark Isham, Mark Rathbun, Narconon
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Working the web: Cults
February 13, 2003, Clint Witchalls, The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2003/feb/13/internet.onlinesupplement1
I"ve always thought that having my own cult would be fantastic: all
those beautiful women lining up to have my baby, because I'm the third
son of Osiris. And if that's not enough, there's always the plump
offshore bank account and the chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce to consider.
Tags: Moonies, Raelians
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Psychologist attacks Tom Cruise
February 13, 2008, Michelle Hoctor, Illawarra Mercury
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/news/local/news/general/psychologist-attacks-tom-cruise/330128.aspx
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise was used as a profile for domestic violence
at a NSW Police conference in Wollongong yesterday.
Internationally renowned social psychologist and author Dr Dina
McMillan said Cruise demonstrated an "absolute exceptional case" of
controlling behaviour which he was using on third wife Katie Holmes.
"His behaviour towards Katie Holmes, how they got together, everything
has all the indicators of an abusive relationship," she told the Mercury.
Tags: Dina McMillan, Tom Cruise
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Threatened by 'Operation Planetary Calm': Germany Will Continue to Watch Scientologists
February 13, 2008, Spiegel Online
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,535049,00.html
"There are concrete indications that the plaintiff (Scientology), as
well as its members, maintains ambitions against the free, democratic
basic order," said a statement by the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher
Administrative Court on Tuesday. It added, however, that the verdict
"specifically left open whether Scientology is considered a religious
organization" or a business.
Tags: Germany, Karin Pouw, Legal, Sabine Weber, The Way to Happiness
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Anti-Scientology Group Anonymous Wants You to Wear a Funny Mask this Valentine's Day
February 13, 2009, Caleb Hannan, Pith in the Wind, Nashville Scene
http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/pitw/2009/02/anti-scientology_group_anonymo.php
Nashville's version of Anonymous, the one-year-old Rick Rollin'
Scientology haters, are planning an 11 AM VDay protest and (of course)
they'd like you to join them. L. Ron's Plucky Gang of Misfits have had
a relatively low-key* presence in Nashvegas for years now, but they'll
soon be movin' on up, and out, of their Music Row digs.
Tags: Anonymous, Nashville
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