Do You Think a Moral Code Can Restore Peace in Ferguson, MO?

Do You Think a Moral Code Can Restore Peace in Ferguson, MO?

In areas of instability, unrest, crime and violence, one element underlies the visible problems: the decline or absence of morality. Distribution of The Way

How the Hobby Lobby Decision Affects Us All

How the Hobby Lobby Decision Affects Us All

The Hobby Lobby decision has implications that reach much further than most predict. Reactions run strong in the wake of this week’s Burwell v.

Scientology Questions & Answers – Hailley, Mother

Scientology Questions & Answers – Hailley, Mother

Photo: Sara May Photography A university study group in Holland was researching the Scientology religion, and wanted to get some direct answers about what

My Au Pair is Christian, We are Scientologists – Does that Work?

My Au Pair is Christian, We are Scientologists – Does that Work?

You may have read earlier that for the previous year, we’ve had an au pair in our house from Brazil. We are a family

Haiti Earthquake Survivor Overcomes Tragedy and Graduates with the Help of a Scientology Volunteer Minister

Haiti Earthquake Survivor Overcomes Tragedy and Graduates with the Help of a Scientology Volunteer Minister

Ralph Gedeon was taking classes at a Port-au-Prince engineering school when a massive earthquake rocked the island nation on Jan. 12, 2010. (5/18/14) A

Hit and Run Epidemic: ‘Finish The Ride’ Addresses the Moral Crisis in our Streets

Hit and Run Epidemic: ‘Finish The Ride’ Addresses the Moral Crisis in our Streets

Hit and Run Epidemic: ‘Finish The Ride’ Addresses the Moral Crisis in our Streets

Damian Kevitt lost a leg to a hit and run driver. Read his story, plus info on ‘Finish The Ride,’ which calls attention to the hit and run crisis in L.A.…

The Influence of the Scientology Religion on Musicians and Fans

The Influence of the Scientology Religion on Musicians and Fans

From left to right: Chick Corea, Beck, and Kate Ceberano, three Scientologist musicians who have endured controversy around their beliefs. Chick Corea, the US

Why Volunteer?—Making a Difference

Why Volunteer?—Making a Difference

April 6 – 12 is National Volunteer Week and millions of Americans can be proud of the work they have done this year and

Storming Zion: A Historical Account of Government Raids on New Religious Movements

Storming Zion: A Historical Account of Government Raids on New Religious Movements

Four years ago I set out with my colleague Susan Palmer to collect data on government raids targeting new or nontraditional religious movements (NRMs).

First Official UK Wedding in a Scientology Church

First Official UK Wedding in a Scientology Church

First Official UK Wedding in a Scientology Church

Having a wedding is a relatively straightforward affair. Not so for couple Louisa Hodkin and Alessandro Calcioli. For them, getting married in their chosen place of worship—a Scientology chapel—included overcoming a legal battle.…