Ideal Orgs (short for Organization) realize the fulfillment of Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s vision for the Scientology religion. They not only provide the ideal facilities to service Scientologists on their ascent to greater states of spiritual awareness and freedom, but they are also designed to serve as a home for the entire community and a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift citizens of all denominations. Since January 2012, new Ideal Scientology Churches have opened in … [Read more...]
Religious Diversity
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Part of the broad picture of cultural diversity is religion: the right to practice one's faith as one sees fit. Two beautiful videos on this theme: … [Read more...]
U.N.Day of Cultural Diversity
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Differences in culture are often capitalized to breed distrust. But the underlying common values we each share bring us together. Sharing my favorite video about crossing the cultural divide to find love among peoples of different cultures, despite political rhetoric. … [Read more...]
The Right to Marriage and Family:
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In honor of the International Day of Families, May 15, a video illustrating Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which reads: (1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. (2) Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses. (3) The family is … [Read more...]
Message of International Day of Families 2012
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In his message for the United Nations International Day of Families, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged all to "renew our pledge to promote work/family balance for the benefit of families and society at large." That balance can be a difficult challenge, beautifully illustrated by a public service announcement produced by the Church of Scientology on the precept of The Way to Happiness, "Be Worthy of Trust." … [Read more...]
For Mothers’ Day: Kelly Preston – Video Interview on Motherhood, Love, Hope, and Family
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kelly Preston on The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet from Kelly Preston on Vimeo. Kelly’s interview with Amanda de Cadenet on Lifetime’s The Conversation. Original air date May 10, 2012. This interview, originally airing on 10 May, is a tear-jerker. Kelly Preston tells of her immense love of her kids, and her love of being a mother, and how her friends, family, andScientology auditing helped her recover from the loss of her son, and move on whole-heartedly to being a mother once … [Read more...]
Mothers’ Day Message
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John Travolta's Mothers' Day Message to Kelly Preston. So beautiful it just had to be shared. … [Read more...]
Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry’s Deadliest Scam
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There was excellent coverage this week on the problem with the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual and the proposed revision, known as DSM V, following a protest at the APA convention in Philadelphia. As described by the Philly Post: This weekend, there’s going to be an Occupy day of protest and rallies in Philadelphia—but not by Occupy Philly. On Saturday, activists will come from all over the country for Occupy the APA, a peaceful day of action to protest the new edition of … [Read more...]
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