Meet Hannah, 37. She shares how growing up in an extreme religious environment shaped her identity and twisted her relationship with her faith. “I was raised to believe that obedience was holiness, that questioning was rebellion, and that my worth…[Continue Reading...]
FARGO — Sunlight streams through the window of Melanie Rudd’s north Fargo office, illuminating a vibrant explosion of color — hot pink chairs, bold abstract art and a space as lively as the woman who created it. But for years,…[Continue Reading...]
Since December, the Church of Scientology has been working on a plan to purchase a downtown roadway in Clearwater. When the City Council gave a tentative nod in favor last month, it appeared there was no competition. But a last-minute…[Continue Reading...]
Every few months we at the Arkansas Times like to check in on our favorite piece of local art: a statue in Little Rock’s Riverfront Park that prominently features a quote attributed to a former cult leader, whose name the…[Continue Reading...]
Over the years, there have been many famous Scientologists whose connections to the Church have stirred up controversy. Notable members of the Church of Scientology include Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Elisabeth Moss, but many other celebrity Scientologists fly under…[Continue Reading...]
CLEARWATER, Fla. - After hours of heated debate and discussion, Clearwater City Council voted Thursday to postpone voting on the sale of a public street to the Church of Scientology for another month. The city held a public hearing on…[Continue Reading...]
Today, we sit down with Elizabeth Coleman, author and former cult member, to hear her story and testimony of how she came to Christ. Elizabeth tells us about growing up in the cult with no name — but one that…[Continue Reading...]
Counter Terrorism officers from the Met Police are urging parents across London to be aware of the signs that might indicate that their child could be vulnerable to radicalization or being drawn into dangerous forms of violent extremism. The call…[Continue Reading...]
Since 2006, the popular dance troupe Shen Yun has entertained many and puzzled even more. The nonprofit company often appears on billboards in most cities or in commercials and was created with the sole purpose of reviving the "traditional, divinely…[Continue Reading...]
Founded in 2006, the dance group advertises itself as a celebration of China's culture and heritage that brings performers from all over the world to train in New York before touring globally. While Shen Yun appears graceful and colorful on…[Continue Reading...]
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