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The government has officially revoked the tax-exempt status of this organization. This outcome reflects the commitment of those who refused to accept the status quo. We must remain vigilant to ensure that these standards of accountability persist.

May 27, 2008

Scientology is not a religion

Scientology is not a religion

🏆 Won — 125 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 6 months ago
Where As They require payment before allowing members to view their religious texts and participate in church-mandated "auditing," rather than soliciting voluntary donations as most mainstream churches. Those who do not have the money to pay for this participation are required to work for the church in exchange for its services, paid at a rate far below that of even undocumented laborers. Former members have reported that members as young as twelve years old are taken out of school and required to work long hours to pay for their own and their parents' religious education. This is against child labor laws, not to mention our societyâ

Updates

March 16, 2008

The stories and testimonies shared by those who have left the organization continue to provide a sobering look at the reality of these practices. I am currently compiling this evidence to present to the regulatory authorities for a formal inquiry. Thank you for your sustained commitment to bringing transparency to this matter.

March 16, 2008

The reach of this petition has grown significantly beyond my initial expectations. This surge in public interest indicates a genuine demand for accountability and rigorous investigation into these practices.

Reached 100 supporters

March 16, 2008

6 Comments

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Mike Griffin
18 years ago Featured

THIS IS A SCAM NOT A CHURCH. STOP LETTING THEM TAX EXEMPT THIS CRAP

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Jason Davis
18 years ago Featured

Used to live near one of their centers. The way they treat people is just wrong. Definitely not a religion in my book.

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Jessica Mitchell
18 years ago Featured

finally some truth being told about these guys. so many families ruined by them.

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Sarah Adeyemi
18 years ago Featured

About time someone looked into this. My cousin got involved and lost all her savings before she finally realized what was going on.

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Linda Riley
18 years ago Featured

How is this legal? paying for religion is just a business. kids should be in school not working for nothing.

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Tom Ellis
18 years ago Featured

Exactly. They just prey on people when they are vulnerable. Needs to be shut down.

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