Church of Scientology on trial in France


	Church of Scientology on trial in France

wiccantexan

5-25-2009 11:30 PM

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religion, belief, france, scientology, legal

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5-29-2009 12:01 AM

KevinOwen

Another effort by the French to ban us. It does make good media, all these accusations and charges [none proven] sensationalised by the press. One thing I notice is that the hits on my website go through the roof when these attacks on Scientology are happening, so in the end we win anyway.
Anyone who thinks one womans accusation that she was forced to spend to much 8yrs ago is going to get Scientology banned from France is living in a fantansy world. Like I said though it does make good press

Church Of Scientology Statement On France Trial
http://www.rehabilitatenz.co.nz/pages/scientology-france-trial.html

Those That Oppose Scientology
http://www.rehabilitatenz.co.nz/pages/scientology-opposed.html

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