Controversy

Why is the Scientology Parishioner’s League Necessary?

Scientology is a rapidly growing but still relatively new religion. While nearly everyone has heard of Scientology, not everyone knows what Scientology is. That makes it possible for misconceptions to arise, and as these are often the basis for discrimination, the Scientology Parishioners League was formed to provide accurate information about Scientology when wrong information is being purveyed.

The basis of religious tolerance is the respect of the religious beliefs of others. Anyone has the right to belief as he chooses. We extend that right to others and we expect it ourselves.

Addressing the “Controversy”

Like all new ideas, Scientology has come under attack by the uninformed and those who feel their vested interests are threatened. As Scientologists have openly and effectively advocated social reform causes, they have become the target of attacks. For those vested interests who cling to a status quo that is detrimental to society, Scientology, with its workable methods of making the able more able and teaching people to think for themselves, poses a serious threat.

Moreover, there are certain characteristics and mental attitudes that cause a percentage of the population to oppose violently any betterment activity or group. This small percentage of society (roughly 2 percent) cannot tolerate that Scientology is successful at improving conditions around the world. This same 2 percent is opposed to any self-betterment activity. The reason they so rabidly oppose Scientology is because it is doing more to help society than any other group. As the falsehoods are proven lies, the controversy quickly fades, and the truth about Scientology, what the Church really is and what its members do, replaces it.

Those who are upset by seeing individuals get better are small in number compared to the millions who have embraced Scientology and its efforts to create a sane civilization and more freedom for the individual.

In this section of the website, we address some of the falsehoods that have been circulated about Scientology. As these are used to justify or excuse acts of discrimination, we are providing accurate information here.