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This web site is unique in the Scientology/Anti-Scientology landscape, in that it is critical of BOTH Scientology and the anti-Scientology movement.

As such, you probably found it through a Google search rather than a link, because it is virtually not linked from the critics' side, and not linked at all from the Scientology side.

Yet, you may find information on this web site that you may not find on any other. It is very alternative, but of course I believe that it presents a true picture, because independent from either side.

Controversy

Being critical of both sides is something that is sometimes difficult for people to understand. They usually like to read something PRO- and something CON-. So let me try to explain/clarify matters a bit here.

I am critical of Scientology because I believe that, ultimately, it is "cult". I do not mean to say by that that there is nothing of value in it, but that ultimately, people are trapped in its belief that there is no salvation outside of it. The cultic behavior of the Church of Scientology (CoS) arises from this.

Critics are a necessary counter-part to Scientology. They may sometimes be bold, exaggerate, and display many cultic behavior themselves, but ultimately they are right when it comes to the "cultness" of Scientology. Sometimes being bold may even help carry their message forward better than being reasonable, and in that sense may have some usefulness. I guess some may say that the fact critics are ultimately right is what really matters and by itself should be enough to excuse their own cultic behavior.

I happen to think differently. By bringing their case too far, critics are a danger on their own right. While it is correct to point to the cultic aspects and illusions of Scientology, it is wrong to seek Government help in banning the group altogether. This is not just a violation towards the fundamental rights of belief of Scientologists, it is a violation towards fundamental rights of beliefs Per Se. While it is the right of anybody to convince someone else of the wrongness of Scientology, it is wrong to use or condone force to achieve this. While it is correct to point to the CoS' abuses, it is wrong to build up myths about it and use phobia based on untruthful presentation of events.

This is what this web site opposes and seek to document. It does not make it pro-Scientology, nor does it mean that the author is not critical towards Scientology. It only means that the author, having been made aware, for historical reasons, of the abuses of fanatical anti-Scientology factions, seek to warn others about this particular aspect of the Scientology/anti-Scientology controversy. For the sake of justice, but also for the sake of bringing about a greater understanding of the many aspects involved in this issue.

Bernie
bernie@bernie.cncfamily.com

(Please see the Quick Map for an overview of the pages on this web site.)

News

News - the only news page that report on both the positive and negative news on Scientology.
What's New - new pages from this web site as they are created or updated

Links

Anti-Scientology

1. Operation Clambake - the main anti-Scientology website. Very anti-cult oriented
2. ex-Scientologykids.com - a more moderate critical web site
3. Scientology-lies.com - extensive information from a critical point of view

Pro-Scientology

1. Scientology Myths 2.0 - Blog maintained by a Scientologist who actually answers questions and directly addresses critics' argument. He also has a website.
2. Church of Scientology Official Website
3. Official Dianetics Website

Independent Websites

1. The Church of Scientology - from ReligiousTolerance.org
2. Scientology - From the Center for Studies on New Religions
3. Centre d'Information et de Conseil des Nouvelles Spiritualites (French)
4. New Religions and the Anti-Cult Movement - Online Resource Guide in Social Sciences

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