Scientology

The big secret about secret societies The big secret about secret societies
Step right up, folks, and read the one true guide to Western and Eastern esoteric societies from the Freemasons to the Rosicrucians. Relics, totems and secret handshakes revealed!
Scott Bateman: Tom Cruise explains Scientology or something Scott Bateman: Tom Cruise explains Scientology or something
An excerpt from the actor's freedom medal of valor or whatever speech thing.
A friend is involved in Scientology. Should I interfere? A friend is involved in Scientology. Should I interfere?
I've studied fringe religious movements and I know the dangers they pose. What is my role here?
Girls just want to have frills (and cats) Girls just want to have frills (and cats)
The Cruise-Holmes wedding may feature some quirky vows.
It's a Suri world, after all It's a Suri world, after all
With all that pressure, could it be that Hollywood's No. 1 baby is already dieting? Can baby say "Photoshop"?
But, Suriously... But, Suriously...
Does Suri come from a casting agent's office, or a spaceship ... or Asia? The blogosphere spins the rumor mill.
Free Katie Holmes! Free Katie Holmes!
Confirmed: Bride of Scientology expected to give birth in silence.
Tom Cruise won't come out of the closet Tom Cruise won't come out of the closet
The "South Park" episode that is driving Tom Cruise and other Scientologists mad.
The Fix The Fix
Scotty's strange, final frontier. The latest "celebrity" sex tape. Tune in: "The Colbert Report" debut.
Life Holy fem-bot, Batman!
Katie Holmes is turning into a zombie in front of our eyes. Pass the popcorn.
News Scientology's war on psychiatry
The controversial church, whose founder called shrinks "terrorists" and which labels mental illness a fraud, is closer than you think to implanting its extreme beliefs in the nation's laws and schools.
Tom, Dick and kitties
A movie star's obsession, an inept detective agency and taking care of the cats -- this week in TT.
The press vs. Scientology
After years of conflict, the church and the media seem to have reached a truce. Is it because Scientology has become less confrontational -- or because the press is scared?
Books Stranger than fiction
L. Ron Hubbard's "Dianetics" is a fantastically dull, terribly written, crackpot rant -- it's also the founding text of Scientology. So, what does it actually say?
Missionary man Missionary man
Tom Cruise has become a top proselytizer for Scientology. Is it because of a new private conviction, or a new public role for the church itself?
A night of engrams and clears A night of engrams and clears
At the Scientologists' birthday bash for the late L. Ron Hubbard, it all comes down to the e-meter.
On the run from L. Ron Hubbard
Keith Henson, Scientology gadfly turned fugitive from justice, explains his reasons for fleeing the United States.
Cheap at the price Cheap at the price
Earthlink's founder, Sky Dayton, explains why spending $7.5 million for the business.com domain name was a smart deal.
"Battlefield Earth"
L. Ron Hubbard's pulp sci-fi classic comes incomprehensibly to the screen starring Scientologist John Travolta.
Hate books still for sale on Web
Some smaller booksellers offer books banned in other nations.
Copyright -- or wrong?
The Church of Scientology takes up a new weapon -- the Digital Millennium Copyright Act -- in its ongoing battle with critics.
21st Log: Brief reports and tidbits from the info-sphere.
HotWired advertiser sponsors a blackout. Scientologists lose a round in copyright fight. A costly tour of the Gates mansion.
A Web of their own
A Web of their own: By Janelle Brown. Scientologists say their Internet filter protects the faithful. Critics call it "cult mind-control."
Waiting to Exhale: A crack high for the female psyche
plus "Getting clear on copyrights"

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