Relevance of Religion

We have got hold of some of the original memos that L. Ron Hubbard passed down in the early days of Scientology — they are still revered today as a foundation for the cult. Today: L. Ron on sex! The source of these memos refused to reveal how she came across them. But the dates and addresses on the documents correspond to the period when Hubbard had formalised Scientology as a religion and had founded a sinister commune at Saint Hill Manor in...  

 Paul Thomas Anderson’s next movie, announced this week, concerns a charismatic cult leader, who looks a lot like L. Ron Hubbard (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman), founding his own religion in 1952. So The Master is about the beginnings of Scientology, right? “Whoa, hold on a minute,” the director might respond. According to Variety, “The drama does not so much scrutinize self-started churches like Scientology or the Mormons, as much as it...  

Filed under: Religion, DisputationsIt's been a tough stretch for Scientology. The church founded by the late science fiction writer (and great prophet/odd duck/complete kook -- take your pick) L. Ron Hubbard in 1953 was dinged nearly a million bucks by a Paris court on Tuesday after convicting six leaders of the French branch of Scientology of organized fraud in duping recruits out of lots of money. Of course, given the number of high...  

For all their faults both in structure and execution, mainstream religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are pretty open with followers and the outside world when it comes to what the religion is all about. In Christianity, for instance, its all there in the good book – how the earth was formed, how Jesus [...]  

guardian.co.ukNew Paul Thomas Anderson movie rumoured to scrutinize Church of Scientology.Canada.com... concerns a charismatic cult leader, who looks a lot like L. Ron Hubbard (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman), founding his own religion in 1952. ...Paul Thomas Anderson Takes on Religion in Next FilmWorstPreviews.comThere Will Be ReligionIGNPaul Thomas Anderson and Philip Seymour Hoffman Find ReligionNew York MagazineCinema Blend -Cinematical...  

It's been a tough stretch for Scientology. The church founded by the late science fiction writer (and great prophet/odd duck/complete kook -- take your pick) L. Ron Hubbard in 1953 was dinged nearly a million bucks by a Paris court on Tuesday after convicting six leaders of the French branch of Scientology of organized fraud in duping recruits out of lots of money. More on Religion  

Religion News in BriefThe Associated PressPORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon legislative leader plans to introduce a bill to repeal a 1923 state law that bans teachers from wearing religious garb. ...Teachers may win right to wear their religion in Oregon classroomskgw.comall 29 news articles »  

Times LIVEWhat do scientists think about religion?Los Angeles TimesBut although evolutionary theory is often portrayed as antithetical to religion, it has not destroyed the religious faith of the scientific community. ...Religion, evolution can live side by sideCNNDarwin's 'On the Origin of Species' turns 150; evolution vs. creationism ...The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.comAt 150, Darwin's 'Origin' Stirs Even More DebateNPRChristian Post...  

New York Daily NewsBishop says Kennedy may have to weigh other religionProvidence JournalRep. Patrick J. Kennedy may have to make a decision between his job as a lawmaker and his membership — “his authentic membership” — in the Roman Catholic ...Matthews Interview of Bishop Tobin Exposes Need To Keep Religion Out of PoliticsLez Get RealYour Thoughts on Kennedy's Tiff With His BishopU.S. News & World ReportPolitics of religion: Kennedy barred...  

Christian PostHolidays without religion - good without GodExaminer.comHolidays without religion: Good without God. The American Humanist Association (AHA) is launching a national campaign this weekend. ...'No God? No Problem!' Holiday Ads to Hit US CitiesChristian PostHoliday ads promote goodness without GodWashington Post'No God? No problem!' say humanist group's new holiday adsUSA TodayWashington Post (blog) -Village Voice -Ecumenical News...  

DAWN.comLet Banggarma choose her own religion Rev Dr Thomas PhilipsMalaysia KiniAccording to Article 11 of the federal constitution, every person is guaranteed the freedom to profess and practice his or her religion. ...Malaysian 'Muslim' woman battles to be declared HinduDAWN.comMalaysian woman tries to reverse Muslim conversionJakarta PostIslam's arrested developmentguardian.co.ukMalaysia Starall 42 news articles »  

Global Arab Network - English NewsMuslim states back limits on free speech ahead of UN debateChristian Science MonitorWhen it comes to criticizing religion, Muslim states favor allowing legal sanctions on such “hate speech.” The poll, conducted by World Public Opinion.org, ...Don't blame Muslims for the act of oneThe Free Lance-StarShame on Tom ThomasKalona NewsBritish Rabbi: Islam must separate religion from powerBikya MasrSeacoastonline.com...  

Telegraph.co.ukNigel Lawson: Climate science has turned into religionRegisterInterview One thing is missing from the Global Warming Policy Foundation, launched at Westminster on Monday, ...Hacked global warming e-mails – what's new?Christian Science Monitorall 684 news articles »  

Regaining RelevanceBig Red NetworkRelevance, not just locally but regionally and nationally is the first gateway to Nebraska being what it once was more than a decade ago. ...and more »  

Do you know the history of L. Ron Hubbard and the "religion" he founded? Find outContributor: plane williamsPublished: Dec 02, 2009