Lonan3 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 ... or organised financial fraud. That is what Scientology is to be put on trial for in France. Although individual Scientologists, including the cult's founder, L Ron Hubbard, have previously been convicted in France, this is the first time that the movement itself has been accused in a French court of systematic criminal activity. Seven leading members of the movement in France are also on trial. If convicted after a two or three-week trial, the main French organisations of the movement could be ordered to close down. The defendants, including the Church of Scientology itself, are formally accused of cheating the defendants "by systematic use of personality tests of no scientific value ... with the sole aim of selling services and products". The movement "audits" the souls of members and would-be members and – in return for fees or donations – prescribes "purification" courses, including vitamins, drugs and lengthy saunas. SOURCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Not a few on here might suggest that religion in its entirety might benefit from a fraud charge.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Not a few on here might suggest that religion in its entirety might benefit from a fraud charge.......... I'm with you on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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