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Scientology on Trial in France

I found this article on the website of Daniele Gounord the spokesperson of Scientology in France, it's the results of an interview with a journalist of the Christian Science Monitor.

I only have a google translation of it but it can help. Find the original here: www.dianelegounord.com

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1) The Church argues that her activities and actions of the defendants are part of the practice of Scientology?

Note that in this trial the prosecution, after 8 years of investigation, concluded that there was no offense by the accused and requested a dismissal in 2006. Then, the current prosecutor, without any new evidence in the case, has clearly been under pressure and radically changed his mind. He has offered no evidence in relation to the charges but has directly attacked the religion of Scientology and its founder.
Master Maisonneuve expressed clearly when he said that while the Church of Scientology is recognized as a religion in many European countries, "we we're about to burn the books by Ron Hubbard in the courtyard of the Holy Chapel.

2) The Church has presented this as an infringement on freedom of religion. Why? The prosecutor focused on particular cases of conduct in question.

The chief prosecutor in his final indictment for non-suit, said that with regard to the accusations, nothing could be criticized Scientologists. Then, at trial the prosecutor again targeted the beliefs and practices of 45,000 French Scientologists a very general way. Indeed, it was like an inquisition trial, without early evidence to the charges.
Freedom of religion is really in danger in France, with militant groups such MIVILUDES (interministerial group) and UNADFI (a private association which has made very few members and receives its funding mainly from government-96%) creating a climate of hatred against religions.
This was stressed by many international institutions. Last month, the OSCE has come to its investigation MIVILUDES on suspicion of violations of human rights. The Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion of the United Nations, after visiting France, wrote in his report that the attitude towards religious minorities had created situations of discrimination for many religious communities. The State Department has in turn criticized France for its stance against Scientology and other religions in its 2008 report. You should know that recently a group of U.S. officials (Republicans and Democrats) has reminded the Ambassador of France, Pierre Vimont, the international conventions ratified by France on freedom of religion. (see letter)

3) What would you comment on the proposed list of sects by MIVILUDES, and you expect other problems to come?

This type of black list is similar to those established in Germany at the time of the Nazi regime, and has never been used since 2005. French Prime Minister, has in fact strongly recommended not to use reference to such list, considered dangerous. Today MIVILUDES will make the same mistake that earned him criticism from the United Nations. If this proposal is accepted, it will only strengthen the climate of hatred not only against Scientology, but against all religious minorities in our country, including churches and Protestant minorities.

4) Which statement do you want to enter?

Scientology has 12 million followers worldwide and 45,000 in France, who practice their religion with faith. They intend to continue whatever happens.

They implement eg the largest non-governmental campaign of prevention against drugs in the world. Scientologists are in France for 50 years. The French Constitution must protect their rights.


This post first appeared on Scientologist In France, please read the originial post: here

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