2018-10-01T11:15:07-07:00

Last updated on: October 1, 2018 at 11:15 am   By

For 15 years, Youth for Human Rights International has held an annual Human Rights Summit. Youth delegates from around the world are selected to represent their countries on the basis of their own accomplishments toward making human rights a fact. At the summit, they learn of the effective human rights advocacy of their fellow delegates, learn new skills, and develop strategies and programs to carry out in the coming year. Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, Youth for Human Rights founder and president,... Read more

2018-07-12T13:44:22-07:00

Last updated on: July 12, 2018 at 1:44 pm   By

Text of the presentation by Rev. Eric Roux, Vice President of the Church of Scientology European Office of Public Affairs and Human Rights at the Faith and Freedom Summit in Brussels, on the vital importance of all faiths working together to protect the religious freedom of all. The creation of the EU guidelines on the promotion and pro­tection of freedom of religion or belief (2013) marked a turning point in the Union’s attitude toward this crucial fundamental right. However, while... Read more

2018-07-12T11:28:46-07:00

Last updated on: July 12, 2018 at 11:28 am   By

With so many people curious and asking the question “What is Scientology?” Rev. Brian Fesler, Pastor of the Nashville Church of Scientology, appeared on Channel 5 Nashville where Issues of Faith host Ben Hall asked him questions about the basic beliefs and practices of the religion. Fesler spoke about Scientology religious services, Scientology Founder,  L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology spiritual counseling (auditing)—what it addresses and what it is like. He answered the question “is Scientology a religion?” and whether Scientologists believe in the immortality... Read more

2018-07-11T15:37:48-07:00

Last updated on: July 11, 2018 at 3:37 pm   By

As more than a hundred young men and women filed into the iconic Economic and Social Council Chamber at the United Nations in New York July 5 for the Human Rights Summit of Youth for Human Rights International, dignitaries and guests welcomed them with a standing ovation. Through their commitment to raising awareness and understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, they represent the hope for a humane and peaceful future. Sadly, seven decades after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human... Read more

2018-07-11T15:18:20-07:00

Last updated on: July 11, 2018 at 3:18 pm   By

Scientologists from around the world attended the week-long cruise commemorating the anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Freewinds religious retreat. They were given an overview of the past year of accomplishments and a future full with possibility. Attendees were treated to a briefing on all the details of the religion’s ever-expanding movement. The afternoon seminar was hosted by representatives from Church Management and among an array of exciting topics presented was the number of new Ideal Orgs in the pipeline. An... Read more

2018-10-01T15:52:45-07:00

Last updated on: October 1, 2018 at 3:52 pm   By

At the Albuquerque Mental Health Awareness Month Event, Citizens Commission on Human Rights New Mexico shines the harsh light of truth on dangerous mental practices. Hundreds visiting Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza this week for Bernalillo County’s Mental Health Awareness Day were presented with a completely different view of mental health treatment when they stopped by a display organized by the mental health watchdog group, New Mexico chapter of Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). The event was a collaboration between Bernalillo... Read more

2018-10-01T11:24:36-07:00

Last updated on: October 1, 2018 at 11:24 am   By

With the death toll from Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano approaching 100, dozens of Scientology Volunteer Ministers are on the ground helping, with more arriving from surrounding areas. When the Fuego Volcano erupted on Sunday, June 3, local Scientology Volunteer Ministers immediately mobilized to bring relief to those affected by the disaster. In a shelter at ground zero, 27 Volunteer Ministers are caring for those displaced and traumatized. With some 2,000 still missing, buried in the ash and rock that spewed from the... Read more

2018-10-01T12:11:36-07:00

Last updated on: October 1, 2018 at 12:11 pm   By

Drug-Free Marathon completes its travel across Hungary, even more determined to reach youth with the truth about drugs. For 17 years, the Drug-Free Hungary Marathon has circled the country to reach at-risk youth with the truth about drugs. Once again, they launched from Budapest in April this year, reaching some 262,000 young people and adults with their drug-free message. The goal of the Drug-Free Hungary Marathon is to make true data about the dangers of drugs easily accessible to the most vulnerable.... Read more

2018-06-06T08:45:21-07:00

Last updated on: June 6, 2018 at 8:45 am   By

Eva Mahoney, Scientologist and blogger for STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) on the answers she found in Scientology to the question is Man an animal or is Man an immortal spiritual being? I grew up in the 1950s and ’60s with the science versus religion debate in full swing. It was and is the major philosophical argument of the modern era and I found both sides electrifying and puzzling at the same time. How was the universe created? What... Read more

2018-10-01T12:15:01-07:00

Last updated on: October 1, 2018 at 12:15 pm   By

For almost two decades of pent-up frustration, Scientologist Wil Seabrook was unable to tell his personal truth of what Scientology is and how it helps him and so many other people. Imagine living in a world where you have something in your life that you find incredibly helpful and rewarding, something that gives you specific tools to solve day-to-day problems you’re hitting up against, and the support system you need to be the best possible version of yourself. Imagine the happiness... Read more

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