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Old 30th July 2012, 03:47 AM
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Default Great grandson of founder of Scientology speaks out...

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/201...s-scientology/







Scientology in Australia (my short summary using info from Wiki)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_in_Australia

The Church of Scientology has been a tax-exempt religious organisation since 1983. In March 2010, Nick Xenophon's call for an inquiry to investigate the Church's activities and its tax-exempt status was "overwhelmingly rejected" by the Australian Senate, the senators voting 33 to 6 against, with 37 abstentions.

It has headquarters in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra and has a mission in Tasmania. According to the 2011 census, Scientology has a declining population: 2163 members, down from 2507 in 2006. After Scientology related material was sent to NSW schools, the NSW Government warned principals about a Church of Scientology attempt to infiltrate primary schools with propaganda videos and booklets aimed at Year 6 students. There is an independent school in Sydney that bases its curriculum on Scientology. The teachers do not hold any formal qualifications in teaching, and are trained in Scientology.
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Old 30th July 2012, 03:58 PM
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That's very interesting. The ability for drama & oratory is clearly in the DNA.
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