Perilous route: business - totalitarian sects - CIA?[1. Unofficial translation of article of March 7, 2007 in "Chestnoe Slovo" (Word of Honor) http://www.chslovo.com/include/output_articles.asp?id=40642] Dozens of large Novosibirsk firms, banks and insurance companies have come into the zone of influence of one of the most dangerous totalitarian sects in the world. That's what the Center for Issues of Sectarianism at the Novosibirsk Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevskiy says. We talk with … [Read more...] about Article: Perilous route: business – totalitarian sects – CIA? (2007)
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Magazine article: Active Members (2002)
In 1992, Dianetics and Scientology were just beginning to explode across the former Soviet Union. At the forefront of this explosion were two future IAS Freedom Medal winners: Vladimir Kuropiatnik of the Moscow Dianetics Center and Galina Shurinova of the St. Petersburg Dianetics Center, the first missions in Russia. When Vladimir's photo first appeared in IMPACT, in Issue 44 in 1992, it was as one of the first Russians to sign the Pledge to Mankind in Moscow. Vladimir is now both an IAS Freedom … [Read more...] about Magazine article: Active Members (2002)
Magazine article: “Victories Against Suppression Worldwide” (2002)
VICTORIES AGAINST SUPPRESSION - PLANETWIDE[1. Source: International Scientology News Issue 21 (2002)] As we celebrate the victories of the TAS," said Mr. Mike Rinder. our impact and influence continue to grow, and we are reasserting the civilizing influence of religion in society. We follow the OT formula of cause: when confronted with suppression, we extend our reach and responsibility. Armed with LRH tech and backed by IAS support, we are eradicating suppressive influences and injecting the … [Read more...] about Magazine article: “Victories Against Suppression Worldwide” (2002)
Magazine article: Mike Rinder on Expansion using Scientology Policy (2001)
WISE: Injecting LRH Admin Tech to create prosperity[1. Source: International Scientology News Issue 15 (pp. 10-11) (2001)] Mr. Mike Rinder next spoke of the far-reaching results brought about by the World Institute of Scientology Enterprises and WISE members in the year 2000. While the numbers show economic catastrophe — 1.4 million bankruptcies this past year in the United States alone; 38 million unemployed, and climbing, in Latin America; and 3 billion people internationally living on … [Read more...] about Magazine article: Mike Rinder on Expansion using Scientology Policy (2001)
Article: Advance in the eastern frontier (1997)
The business-minded Scientology strategists are conquering Russia with psycho-programs and management courses - and they seek access to politics and the military Moscow, Russia November 1997 Stern by Bettine Sengling Oh, what a wonderful day, Marina thinks it's great to write up her sins. Anna has learned that aspirin ruins her brain. And Vladimir, an old man with thick glasses, can explain what ethics is by using building blocks. That's how it is with Scientologists, everybody has a … [Read more...] about Article: Advance in the eastern frontier (1997)
Magazine article: Debbi Mace (1993)
Debbi Mace became a Scientologist 21 years ago. When she saw the workability of LRH's tech she got herself trained up and moved up The Bridge while helping many others do so along the way. She is a full time FSM[1. FSM: Field Staff Member], a trained Course Supervisor, a fully trained and interned Class V Graduate Auditor and a trained Case Supervisor, Patron with Honors of the Association, Debbi co-founded a licensed Dianetics center and tutorial. As an FSM, in one year alone she got over … [Read more...] about Magazine article: Debbi Mace (1993)