State Department expected to list Germany in its annual human rights report. [CNN]

A study on the Church of Scientology, and controversy over its confidential scriptures.

An in-depth study dealing with the controversy on whether or not Scientology is a religion.

News article about U.S. celebrity Scientologists speaking out against discrimination they have experienced in Germany. [Associated Press]

Church of Scientology attorney asks for heavy punitive damages against Ken Dandar, whom he says turned "a garden variety wrongful death lawsuit" into "a frontal attack on an entire religion". [St. Petersburg Times]

A Scientology group established to defend and protect the religion from threads and defamation. Mission, news and historical quotes.

Responses from the Church of Scientology to critical articles and media reports presented against the Church.

Responds to questions that are constantly being asked all over the internet about Scientology, Scientologists, the Church structure and L. Ron Hubbard and seek to separate fact from fiction.

Salt Lake City Scientology minister responds to controversy about her religion. [Deseret News]

Article by Deborah O'Neil about Lisa McPherson's case, trying to give a balanced view. (St. Petersburg Times)

Describes the social phenomena of apostates, people who leave their religion (or political party) and questions why critics oppose Scientology.

An op-ed article from the student newspaper at the University of Alberta that looks at the validity of questionable criticism of this religion. [The Gateway Online]

Board member of interfaith group speaks his mind about recent controversy over psychiatry.

A site devoted to exposing religious intolerance against Scientology and many other religions.

Background on the Swedish government's recognition of the churches of Scientology as a religion, with link to the original Swedish document.

Actions taken by the German government violating the Constitution and justifying their attempts to deprive members of the Church of Scientology of their civil rights. Advertisement placed in the New York Times.

Clearwater's new mayor, Brian Aungst, speaks of his intentions regarding the Church of Scientology and its future relationship with the community. [St. Petersburg Times]

Provides data countering the claims of Marty Rathbun and his followers and provides current, real-time details to respond to many of their criticisms of the Church.

With criminal case against it dropped, most Clearwater city officials predict the Church of Scientology should continue to gain greater acceptance. [St. Petersburg Times]

German officials deny discrimination despite UN criticism.

Letter to the editor, by Church Public Affairs Director, on Amazon.com's removal and subsequent reinstatement of "A Piece of Blue Sky." [Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal]

Offers editorials, special reports, and investigative reporting.

The statement of the Church of Scientology in response to the book release of Andrew Morton's unauthorized Tom Cruise biography. [Today-MSNBC.com]