Comments on: GOP in Galveston, TX works to remove Scientology status

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:52:40 +0000

Honestly, I hope we can pass more of these resolutions. These fraudsters are taking advantage of the system. They are a business, plain and simple, and should pay taxes.

By: Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:53:35 +0000

Scientology doesn’t have to be defended especially to people who cannot simply go down to their local library, check out a Dianetics or Scientology book, read it, and decide for themselves whether or not to use the information to help themselves and their families live better lives. I don’t know how much “cheaper” you can get with regards to “membership”. You can go to the official Scientology website ( http://www.Scientology.org) and check out numerous testimonials from people all over the world attesting to the workability of the technology.
People that condemn something without understanding it first are simply not willing to look at what is truly there. I could draw the same “conclusions” about other religions based on the ongoing wars around the planet which have killed millions of people over thousands of years.
I respect the religious beliefs of others. I do not judge them for their beliefs. I have many friends who are Christian, Muslim, Bhuddists and Hindus. We are all spiritual beings and Religion has played an important role throughout history. Scientology is NEW! Our religion is only 58 years (and soon to be 59 years on May 9th 2009) We are proud of our accomplishments in the world and are expanding rapidly to all parts of the world.

By: Guy Zino

Guy Zino — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:17:19 +0000

I have been a Scientologist since 1973. This resolution is just fraught with misinformation and is a obvious case of religious discrimination and bigotry. Scientology is my religion. It has helped me spiritually like no othe religion has been able to help me. We are not hurting anyone. Our social betterment groups do have been doing more to help mankind than any other group on earth. The only reason that we have ever been attacked in the past was because someone’s vested in interest was being threatened. I’m willing to bet that something like that is happening here. The state of Texas has nothing better to do than attack a group that is doing so much good in the world? “Mind altering auditing”? The person who wrote that has NO IDEA what auditing is. I have had a lot of it and all it has done is free me from unwanted conditions and past pain and made me more able to think for myself. Scientology has given me myself back and made me more self-determined. If you feel that you do not want to partake of Scientology, that is fine with Scientologists. We are not into pushing our religion onto to others or “converting” anyone. But please respect our right to practice our religion of choice as we repect yours. And the State has no right defining for ANYONE if their religion meets some arbitrary means test.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:22:10 +0000

You know, it sounds like one could “go broke” in this so-called religion. I think I’ll pass and coninue to serve Christ as my Lord and Savior. Besides, its FREE !!!

By: James Andrix

James Andrix — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:42:54 +0000

I’m not sure the requirements will hold it back. I visted my local church of Scientology once, and they indicated that there was a regular Sunday service open to everyone. I also find it unlikely that the local churches haven’t already made some statement of belief in their existing tax paperwork, and even if so it would be easy for them to write one.

These requirements are pointless trivialities.

By: Kristen King

Kristen King — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:32:20 +0000

Whether you agree with their teachings or not, seems they just don’t fit the bill.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:24:50 +0000

It appears that, due to the requirements, Scientology doesn’t fit the title of religion. Requiring $15,000 to join up? That’s a little steep…It sounds more like an expensive club…

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:07:33 +0000

I despise Scientology. They tried to sue me for copyright infringement and for holding a domain hostage.

Looking back on it – I made my mark on the internet. I wasted some of their time and got $100 to boot, as well… but that is a long story.

By: Jean Murray

Jean Murray — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:59:14 +0000

I used to live in Clearwater, Florida and spent some time with several Scientologists. I never heard them espouse a “faith” or talk about their “religion.” I never could figure out what their “religion” was all about.

By: Kristen King

Kristen King — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:11:40 +0000

Given the requirements for tax-exempt status, I don’t see any other outcome than for the Church of Scientology to lose its tax exemption.