Switzerland court Ruling

 

 

"The fac-similes saying that scientologists are swindlers do not constitute insults since the church of scientology whas already been convicted in our country for swindle (JT 1994 IV 140)".

"The fac-similes saying that scientologists are robbers do not either constitute insults. Indeed, Jean-Luc Barbier is trying to get a refund of costs paid for courses and purchase of works he paid since 1989, on the basis of the principle saying that members of the church of scientology who are dissatisfied of its services are allowed to ask a refund of these sums. (p.K.1.32)."

Office of the Examining magistrates of Porrentruy (Canton of the Jura)

July 8, 2005

What is Scientology ?

Members are discouraged from discussing Scientology amongst themselves and others, especially those with critical views of the cult. Scientology has a long list of banned materials, including books, magazines, and websites. "Parishioners" are forbidden to view these materials in order to prevent doubt or criticism.

Scientology was founded by L. Ron Hubbard, a hack writer of pulp fiction, in the 1950s. L. Ron Hubbard lied about nearly every aspect of his life. He claimed to be a war hero during WWII, but Naval records show he was mediocre at best. He is the only Naval officer to ever attack Mexican territory when, as a commanding officer, he shelled the Coronado Islands. He then blamed the incident on his crew.

Operates many front groups to generate income for the cult.

"Imagine a church so dangerous, you must sign a release form before you can receive its "spiritual assistance." This assistance might involve holding you against your will for an indefinite period, isolating you from friends and family, and denying you access to appropriate medical care. You will of course be billed for this treatment - assuming you survive it. If not, the release form absolves your caretakers of all responsibility for your suffering and death. Welcome to the Church of Scientology."

Dr. Dave Touretzky

With Hollywood fanfare, Scientology announced the republication of L. Ron Hubbard's Scientology : The Fundamentals of Thought as part of the its program to "ensure the purity of the religion and its Scripture … [and] the availability of the pure unadulterated writings of Mr. Hubbard to the coming generations."

Fundamentals' purity thus authenticated, celebrities lent their support to the promotion of Hubbard's racism.