Sunday, November 29, 2009

The downside to the First Amendment

Is Scientology a religion? Whether or not one finds this ideology to be considered a legitimate religion, the fact is that thousands of people follow it. Scientology became a huge phenomenon when celebrities began endorsing it on national television and news outlets. Even the country of Denmark where the Scientology European headquarters is located in, does not consider it a religion. Belgium, Canada, Finland, France , Russia, and the United Kingdom along with many other countries, do not publicly recognize the church. The United States constitution says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." This seems to be the “loophole” under which the United States had to recognize Scientology as a religion.

Examiner examines Scientology

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