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August 2018

August 27, 2018

The Brilliance of Scientology

Scientologist Rodger Clark on the brilliance of Scientology, originally published on STAND (Scientologists Taking Action...

August 17, 2018

A Scientologist Writes About Religion & The Price of Being “Different”

This blog by Scientologist Michael Scandling, where he discusses the benefits and liabilities of being...

August 16, 2018

Forty Years a Scientologist: A Comment on Friendships

Scientologist David Aden looks back on the extraordinary friendships that mark the last four decades....

August 16, 2018

A Scientologist’s Thoughts on the “C”-Word

Scientologist Leland Thoburn on why we should erase the "C"-word from our vocabulary, originally published...

July 2018

July 25, 2018

In Their Own Image: Psychiatry’s Attack on Religion

Scientologist Wayne Hanson's blog on STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) on Psychiatry's undermining of...

July 25, 2018

A Modern Parable of Love Conquering Hate

A blog published on STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) illustrates the power of love...

July 19, 2018

Scientology: If You Don’t Know, Don’t Pretend to Know

Blog by Scientologist Dean Blehert, published on the website of STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination)...

July 19, 2018

How I Answer Questions About Scientology: “Do the Math.”

Blog by Scientologist John Logothetis, published on the website of STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination)...

July 12, 2018

Scientology European Office and Religious Allies at the Faith and Freedom Summit

STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) article on the Faith and Freedom Summit, a landmark...

July 12, 2018

In Memory of Chris Cornell, July 20, 1964—May 18, 2017

A very personal message from Scientologist Melissa Butz on addiction, one's own responsibility, and the...

June 2018

June 06, 2018

Is Man Just Another Animal? (A Scientologist’s Perspective)

Eva Mahoney, Scientologist and blogger for STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) on the answers...

June 05, 2018

The Real Story of Scientology

For almost two decades of pent-up frustration, Scientologist Wil Seabrook was unable to tell his...

April 2018

April 01, 2018

Why Subject Myself to Anti-Scientology Rhetoric?

In a blog on STAND, Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination, Scientologist Wil Seabrook states why...

March 2018

March 29, 2018

Tear Down That Wall!

In her blog on STAND, Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination, Scientologist Deanne Macdonald shares a...

March 24, 2018

How Media Lies Made Me Ask Myself, Should I Tell Them I’m a Scientologist?

Scientologist Siouxie Boshoff gives insight into the way media lies and TV trash made her...

March 23, 2018

Religious Persecution Is As Old As…

A blog on religious persecution and the real source of discrimination against Scientology or any...

March 15, 2018

What Do Scientologists Believe?

Scientologist Jim Kalergis makes an interesting point in his blog "What do Scientologists Believe?" on...

March 07, 2018

If I Disagree with Someone’s Religion, Why Should I Study It?

Published courtesy of STAND: Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination Everyone has a religion even if...

March 07, 2018

Church of Scientology Budapest Victorious: “Justice Has Prevailed”

On February 9, 2018, the Central District Court of Budapest found in favor of the...

March 01, 2018

Scientology: What’s in a Name?

In his blog "What's in a Name," Scientologist Michael Scandling writes about his introduction to...

March 01, 2018

Media Propaganda: Scientology and the War of Two Worlds

In a blog published on STAND, Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination, Scientologist Rodger Clark puts...

February 2018

February 22, 2018

Do Aliens Believe in Scientologists?

Scientologist Rodger Clark publishes his about-face rendition of the common misguided media taunt that "Scientologists...

February 22, 2018

Want to Find Out What Scientology Is? Talk to a Scientologist

In a blog published on STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) Scientologist Pete Sokoloff shares...

February 22, 2018

Scientologists and Freedom of Choice, by Poet Mike Graves

Poet Mike Graves shares his thoughts about Scientology—the religion he has practiced for more than...

February 12, 2018

A Scientologist on Helping His Father in Time of Need

Scientologist Martin Landon shares an intimate story of bridging the difference between himself and his...

February 01, 2018

On Peace, Ethics and the Real Meaning of the First Amendment

Scientologist Rodger Clark looks at the underlying purpose of the First Amendment separation of church...

January 2018

January 29, 2018

A Scientologist on How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Work

Scientologist Wayne Hanson's analysis of why New Year's resolutions often fail is well worth reading....

January 24, 2018

My Daughter and My Whole Purpose as a Scientology Parent

How a statement by a young girl completely blew her father away. Published courtesy of...

January 17, 2018

Scientologist Finds Holes in a Recent Religious “Study”

Scientologist Rodger Clark takes on Academia in his review of a recent religious study (and...

January 10, 2018

What I Tell My Friends When Scientology Is Libeled

Scientologist Leland Thoburn on his reaction when he sees Scientology libeled in the media, published...