The Ottawa Citizen/October 26, 2005 By Glen McGregor The controversial belief system that counts movie stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta as devotees is winning support from a Liberal member of Parliament. Toronto-area MP Derek Lee appears in a recruiting video used by the Church of Scientology to attract new members in the United States. Some critics have denounced Scientology as a brainwashing cult that harasses its opponents and exploits the vulnerable for financial gain. But Mr. … [Read more...] about News: Liberal MP stars in video promoting Scientology Controversial religion not a cult, Lee insists (2005)
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Magazine article: Awarding Human Rights Advocates (2003)
Awarding Human Rights Advocates Freedom award recipients Each year Freedom awards individuals for notable achievements to advance human rights. Since 1988, Freedom magazine has annually awarded prominent international human rights advocates with its Human Rights Leadership Award. Notable awardees in recent years include Irving Sarnoff, founder of Friends of the United Nations, for promoting the spirit and vision of the U.N. Charter and encouraging participation from all sectors of society … [Read more...] about Magazine article: Awarding Human Rights Advocates (2003)
Transcript: SNUD (Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs) Committee Meeting (2002)
SNUD Committee Meeting[1. Minutes retrieved from https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/37-1/SNUD/meeting-49/minutes] MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS Meeting No. 49 Thursday, May 30, 2002 The Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs met in a televised session at 3:36 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Paddy Torsney, presiding. Members of the Committee present: Carole-Marie Allard, The Hon. Hedy Fry, Derek Lee, Réal Ménard, Kevin Sorenson, Paddy Torsney and Randy … [Read more...] about Transcript: SNUD (Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs) Committee Meeting (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: Celebrity Gala (2002)
This 2002 article in Celebrity magazine reported on Scientology's 33rd Anniversary Gala. Speakers included US Congressman Ben Gilman, "Commander of the Los Angeles Police Department" Michael Downing, Scientology President Heber Jentzsch and CC Int President Susan Watson. Leah Remini is pictured on page 14 with Susan Watson and Rev. Alfreddie Johnson.[1. See also Wikipedia: World Literacy Crusade.] [1. See also: Joop van der Pligt & Michael Vliek, The Psychology of Influence: Theory, research … [Read more...] about Magazine article: Celebrity Gala (2002)
Letter: To ABLE Supporter from ABLE (2001)
ABLE WESTERN UNITED STATES Association for Better Living and Education 5 July 2001 Dear Supporter, Hello! I wanted to inform you of an opportunity to assist majorly with ABLE's expansion into the next century! Right now, with our new international headquarters in Hollywood, we are set up to deliver in a way we never have before! We currently have staff working full time on fundraising. This means getting ABLE known in the government and corporate fields and thus opening doors to new … [Read more...] about Letter: To ABLE Supporter from ABLE (2001)