The popular online Catholic Online news site has had several run-ins with Scientology over the past few years. When a recent story criticized Scientology’s efforts (or lack thereof) in Haiti, the church was quick to respond in typical excess, with a slightly hysterical rant by spokesperson Tommy Davis.
Unfortunately, the response didn’t do much to refute any of the actual allegations in the article, and seems to have led to follow-up articles mentioning Scientology’s disdain for other religions, and positive coverage of a press conference held by former Scientologists speaking out about abuse. As per usual, response to the latter contained breathless accusations of religious bigotry (Referring to Jesus and Mohammad as alien ‘implants’ is presumably sacred scripture, but covering comments critical of Scientology is apparently anti-religious bigotry. Go figure), and libelous comments about the former Scientologists.
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