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
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
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
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... Read more
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
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
This month’s issue of Minnesota Architecture Magazine uses the Church of Scientology of Twin Cities in St Paul, Minnesota as an example of the creative use of tile in design. The dedication of the Church took place Saturday October 22, 2011. The Church stands at 505 Wabasha Street and was formerly home to the Science Museum of Minnesota. The acquisition of the 82,000-square-foot facility in the heart of St. Paul. It is now the largest Scientology facility in the American Midwest... Read more
John Travolta’s Mothers’ Day Message to Kelly Preston. So beautiful it just had to be shared. Read more
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
Bernie Lowenstein of Melbourne, Australia is one of the Scientologists featured on the Scientology Video Channel. The section, titled “Meet a Scientologist” is one of the most popular sections of the website. He was featured in a local newspapter, the Stonnington Leader. Lowenstein , raised Catholic, grew up with a Jewish father and Catholic mother and the article describes how he first learned about Scientology and became a Scientologist. “Struggling with his father’s death and a broken engagement, Mr Lowenstein found... Read more
One of the holidays of the Scientology religion is May 9th, the day ins 1950 when the first book of Scientology and Dianetics, Dianetics: the Modern Science f Mental Health, was published in 1950. It signifies the birth of the movement. It is still the book recommended for most people to begin their studies of the subject. L. Ron Hubbard discovered the single source of nightmares, unreasonable fears, upsets, insecurities and psychosomatic illness—the reactive mind. In Dianetics: The Modern Science of... Read more
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