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Today, World Social Justice Day, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “With exclusion and inequality on the rise, we must step up efforts to ensure that all people, without discrimination, are able to access opportunities to improve their lives and those of others,” and he stressed the need to “build inclusive societies, promote decent work, bolster social protection floors, and bring people in from the margins.” But what will it take to bring that about?   Without question, it will require an... Read more

2017-10-24T05:05:48-07:00

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Scientology-supported humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs are making a difference worldwide at thousands of schools, police forces, halfway houses, and in communities and churches of every denomination.  A new ad that aired Monday in key U.S. markets during the Grammy Awards spotlights the record global expansion of Church of Scientology–supported humanitarian and social betterment programs. The Church’s extensive initiatives help communities throughout the world plagued by drug abuse and addiction, crime, immorality, and a litany of human rights violations.Among... Read more

2017-10-24T05:05:48-07:00

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Responsible partners attend two-day drug education program at the Church of Scientology of Pretoria to equip them to take on drug prevention in their communities/organizations. South Africa, , February 11, 2016 (Newswire.com) – ​​From Cape Town and throughout Gautengprovince and as far away as Nigeria, teams of concerned representatives of community and church groups and other organizations gathered at the Church of Scientology Pretoria for a two-day drug education and prevention training program. Those attending included representatives of mining companies, social workers, church members, traditional... Read more

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  Courses prepare group for much-needed work in poverty-stricken Vosloorus Township in Gauteng The Volunteer Ministers Africa Continental Cavalcade held a unique and passionate graduation, when 120 Christian ministers serving congregations in the Vosloorus Township were certified as Scientology Volunteer Ministers. Each of the ministers completed all 19 Scientology Volunteer Ministers courses including practical assignments to hone their ability and skills. They resolved conflicts, salvaged marriages and helped individuals turn their lives around by coming to terms with past transgressions.   The... Read more

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The Way to Happiness Foundation, bikers, and lowriders, join forces to end the violence in Los Angeles for United in Peace’s January 2016 Peace Ride. Hundreds of bikers and lowriders roared through the streets of South L.A. on their custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Corvettes on January 24 for United in Peace’s January 2016 Peace Ride. Founded by the Southern California Cease Fire Committee, United in Peace is a broad coalition of motorcycle and car club members, churches and community groups... Read more

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Amid growing religious hate and violence, Church stands firm in its commitment to foster respect for all religions and the right of people to practice their faiths freely  Scientology Churches around the world are proud to support World Interfaith Harmony Week and pledge continued efforts to strengthen interfaith initiatives in their communities with multi-faith alliances to handle pressing mutual concerns such as drug abuse, immorality, illiteracy and crime. This commitment comes as incidents of religious hate, violence and bigotry are increasing worldwide against... Read more

2017-10-24T05:05:48-07:00

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Asking the eternal question “Who am I?”, the spot aired in multiple U.S. regions during the Super Bowl 50 championship match between the Broncos and Panthers. Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 2016 (Newswire.com) – For the fourth consecutive year, the Church of Scientology debuted a new ad aimed at Super Sunday audiences during the big game between Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. “Releasing a new Scientology ad during the game has become a tradition,” said Bob Adams, spokesperson for the Church of Scientology... Read more

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John Travolta has strutted red carpets at movie premieres his entire career but never in Tampa Bay. Not even for The Punisher, which he filmed here in 2003. That changes April 18 when Travolta presents the U.S. theatrical premiere of his latest film, The Forger, at Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre. All proceeds from the premiere benefit the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall. General admission to the screening is $35, including popcorn and soft drinks. A limited number... Read more

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An interesting story about Sydney Scientologist Andrew Banks: It’s been several years since he quit Sydney to live the Beverly Hills dream, but self-made multi-millionaire turned freshly minted television celebrity Andrew Banks welcomes his new-found fame courtesy of Channel Ten’s Shark Tank series, in which he plays one of the “sharks” with a fat cheque book to invest in promising businesses. “We don’t have a home in Sydney anymore, the kids have married Americans so we have made our home... Read more

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Felicia is a Scientologist and mother of two from San Francisco.  She recently attained theState of Clear and wanted to share some of the unexpected ways this changed her life. You recently completed some major Scientology counseling services. How would you say this has affected you as a parent? Throughout the course of my auditing I was aware that I was gaining more and more control of my mind and my life. Problems, conflicts with others, unchanging patterns, negative thoughts, fears and anxieties that... Read more

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