The tragedy of the latest rampage at Fort Hood is but the next in a long array of military violence and suicides. It leaves most of us in a state of confusion, wishing we could do something about it. If you find yourself in that state of mind, there is something you can do. Watch this video, and then take action. Read more
In his 2014 National Volunteer Week Proclamation, President Obama said, “Through countless acts of kindness, generosity, and service, Americans recognize that we are all bound together—that we move this country forward by giving of ourselves to others and caring for those around us.” According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, some 64.5 million Americans volunteered this year in diverse sectors of society, including churches, health care, education, sports, and social services. Scientologists volunteer more that 28 million... Read more
BY ESTELLE SHIRBON LONDON Wed Dec 11, 2013 1:11pm GMT (Reuters) – A woman who wants to get married in a chapel of the Church of Scientology in London won her case on Wednesday at Britain’s Supreme Court, which ruled that Scientology was a religion and the chapel was a place where marriages could be solemnised. Louisa Hodkin, 25, had launched legal action after officials refused to record the chapel as a place that could be used to celebrate marriages, citing... Read more
“What did I do wrong?” cries the jilted lover—a cry we hear more and more often. According to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, which reports approximately half of U.S. marriages now end in divorce. On a seemingly unrelated subject, an article in the Baltimore Sun quotes Moody’s economy.com economist Sophia Koropeckyj on the percentage of American workers voluntarily leaving jobs rising to the highest level in four years. Are these social indexes related? In research published in... Read more
At this time of year, media often ask how Scientologists observe the holiday season. To answer that question, the Church of Scientology International provides the following: How do Scientologists celebrate the holiday season? Observances of the holidays are as diverse as Scientologists are. Because the Scientology religion is practiced in 165 countries and territories, Scientologists come from a wide variety of faiths and cultural traditions. But no matter what their background, they, like most people, gather with loved ones to... Read more
| EAST GRINSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM • OCTOBER 28, 2012 | Marking a year of unprecedented accomplishments, the 28th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists was a celebration of the many humanitarian and life-changing achievements of the Church worldwide. An overflow crowd of more than 7,000 Scientologists from 50 countries gathered on the grounds of Saint Hill Manor in the town of East Grinstead, England, to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) on Friday, October 19.... Read more
| PADOVA, ITALY • OCTOBER 27, 2012 | More than 7,000 Scientologists and their guests gathered from across Italy and Europe to celebrate the grand opening of the Church of Scientology Ideal Organization (Ideal Org) of Padova on Saturday, October 27. Church officials presided over the opening joined by national, provincial and city dignitaries. The Church’s new home is the historic Villa Francesconi-Lanza in Padova’s northern district of Arcella. Originally constructed circa 1744 for the noble Francesconi family, the villa was... Read more
| LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA • OCTOBER 25, 2012 | To address unprecedented worldwide demand, Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought, L. Ron Hubbard’s first book on the theory and practice of Scientology, is now available as a groundbreaking 90-minute book-on-film. The film was produced and released in response to the overwhelming interest in Scientology, manifested by the more than 160 million visitors to the Church’s official Internet site asking the question: “What is Scientology?” The film, available in English and 15 other languages, provides... Read more
| WASHINGTON, DC • OCTOBER 24, 2012 | Honoring Red Ribbon Week and its message of prevention and education, The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. co-hosted the first annual anti-drug forum of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World on October 22. Held in Chestnut Hall in the new National Affairs Office in Fraser Mansion at Dupont Circle, the forum focused on effective strategies to reduce the demand for illicit drugs. It was chaired by Jesse Morrow, Social Reform Director... Read more
| EAST GRINSTEAD/SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM • OCTOBER 22, 2012 | Sunday October 21st, an audience of over 1500, including mayors, dignitaries and other special guests, attended a musical spectacular hosted by the Church of Scientology at Saint Hill Manor. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charitable institution founded in 1824 to save lives at sea, was the beneficiary of this 16th annual Gala Charity Concert staged in the Grand Marquee—one of the largest marquees in Europe. Mistress of Ceremonies Marisol Nichols,... Read more
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