Game on: Paul Haggis vs. ScientologyAfter more than three decades as a member of the Church of Scientology, Oscar winning writer/director Paul Haggis resigned over its stance on gay marriage. This illuminating story by Lawrence Wright chronicles the bitter hullabaloo that ensued.
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Battlefield Earth screenwriter: I’m sorry
Screenwriter J.D. Shapiro apologises for penning “the suckiest film ever”, the big-screen version of L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth — he only hung out with Scientologists to meet chicks.
Senate inquiries: sport yes, abuse no
The Senate normally conducts inquiries into pretty much anything that takes its fancy. But it was different when the issue was Scientology.
Inside Scientology: abortions, beatings and Navy dress-upsCrikey Says: Why exactly are we paying for this cult?
What Scientologists believe is irrelevant and not the business of the state or, really, anyone else. It is what they do that is of concern.
The Senate lends Scientology a helping hand
Last week, the Senate allowed Scientology to respond in Hansard to allegations made against them. As usual, the cult used it as an opportunity to attack its former members.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Can the SBS spell the name of the US capital?
Who was clapping yesterday at Tony Abbott’s acceptance speech? Plus, who were Sony’s special guests at last week’s under-watched ARIAS and how does SBS spell the US capital?
Scientologists take over Fed Square with government support
The Victorian government is in damage control after revelations government agencies had funded a Scientology concert at the same time Canberra considers an inquiry into the sect.
The Week In Faith – with Abigail and Jasper
Including the Xenuphon-Hamilton Scale of Theologiclimatery-Denialistology
Crikey Clarifier: Scientology. WTF?
Who exactly are the Scientologists and why have they suddenly come up in the news? Crikey intern Michelle Loh waded into the morass…
A history of Scientology’s legal battles
In light of today’s fraud conviction against the Church of Scientology in France, CSM looks back at the organisation’s long and abiding relationship with courts all over the globe.
High-ranking defectors spill the beans on Scientology
Scientology leader David Miscavige is the focus of a special report from the St. Petersburg Times in which former executives of the Church of Scientology, including two of the former top lieutenants to Miscavige, have come forward to describe a culture of intimidation and violence.
Crikey Essay: Churches, tax and deniability
The Australian $80 billion not-for-profit sector is facing two reviews, one by Treasury and one by a Senate Committee, which entails a long overdue look at tax exemption for the unrelated-to-religion commercial businesses of the churches, writes Max Wallace.
Tom Cruise – A Biography
Or perhaps not.
