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Church of Scientology Budapest Explores the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Past and Future of These 30 Inalienable Rights

BUDAPEST, Hungary /ScoopCloud/ -- In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the local chapter of Youth for Human Rights and the Church of Scientology of Budapest organized and hosted a conference to explore the history of human rights and where we go from here.

Before the conference, guests were invited to tour the Church's Public Information Center, where they watched videos of Church-supported human rights initiatives that raise awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). These include public service announcements that bring each of the UDHR's 30 articles to life and a documentary on the history and state of these rights in today's world, where millions suffer from poverty, famine and the ravages of war.

Judit Szabó, an active supporter of UNICEF, spoke of the plight of children in war zones and how private citizens can create positive change by taking a stand. No matter one's nationality, political views or religion, she said, everyone can agree with and support these rights.

Historian and constitutional lawyer Dr. István Szikingerb pointed out the limitations of the UDHR: Although in theory, universal rights belong to everyone, it cannot be enforced as it does not have the force of law.

Attila Miklovicz, Public Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology Budapest, focused on trust as a vital element in achieving human rights and peace.

In an address to the UN Security Council in May 2023, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said: "Trust is the core of peaceful relations between and among human beings. It thrives on mutual respect and dependability; on truth; on justice; and on fair and equal treatment."

Miklovicz referred to a famous quote of author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, on this theme: "On the day when we can fully trust each other, there will be peace on Earth." He informed those attending the conference that human rights are a core principle of the Church of Scientology. Its creed begins by affirming: "We of the Church believe: That all men of whatever race, color or creed were created with equal rights."

The 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a milestone. Never before had there been a clear statement of the rights everyone has simply because they are human. But surveys show few people know more than a few of these rights.

Education is vital if we wish to have a world in which human rights prevail, said Emőke Rajkay, head of the Youth for Human Rights chapter for Hungary. The purpose of Youth for Human Rights is to inspire young people to become advocates for tolerance and peace by educating them on the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

Scientology Churches and their members support United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights, making it possible for their educational materials to be available free of charge to anyone wishing to use them to raise awareness of human rights.

For more information, contact the nearest Scientology Church or Mission or enroll on the free online human rights course, available in 17 languages on the United for Human Rights website.

Scientology Network features episodes of the original series Voices for Humanity on human rights advocates from around the world who have used these initiatives to create meaningful change along with The Story of Human Rights, a brief documentary on the history of human rights and its state in the world today.

The Church of Scientology Budapest is featured on the network in an episode of Destination: Scientology.

Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

An Ideal Scientology Organization, the Church of Scientology Budapest is configured to provide services to Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community - a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all cultures and denominations. Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the Church in July 2016.

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In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the local chapter of Youth for Human Rights and the Church of Scientology of Budapest organized and hosted a conference to explore the history of human rights and where we go from here.

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Tolerance or Respect? Scientology Church Believes Communication is the Key to Friendship Among Faiths

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the spirit of interfaith understanding and friendship, the Church of Scientology Budapest invites all to attend an International Day of Tolerance open house and roundtable on the theme Tolerance or Respect?

For any group or religion, it is easy to love someone who thinks the way its own members do. The challenge is to love and understand those who think differently. But is tolerance of others' beliefs and practices enough? Or do we sell ourselves short when we don't go the extra mile to build understanding?

The event begins Wednesday, November 15, at 6 p.m. with a reception at 5:30 p.m.

Representatives of six different religions will explore and seek to answer:

* What is the difference between tolerance and respect?

* Can tolerance be achieved today despite religious, worldview, ethnic or national differences?

* What are the major issues creating division or polarization in society today?

* What do different religions teach about this?

* Can tolerance be taught?

* Is tolerance enough?

The roundtable will take place in the chapel of the Church of Scientology Budapest at Váci út 169.

The United Nations set aside International Day of Tolerance to "affirm respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human," and the "human rights and fundamental freedoms of others."

The rights and freedoms of others is a concept the staff and congregation of the Church of Scientology Budapest hold dear. In fact, this is a central theme of the episode of Destination: Scientology-Budapest on the Scientology Network. "Budapest is called the City of Freedom," says one of the Church executives interviewed for the program, and this is central to their pride in being Hungarian.

An Ideal Scientology Organization, the Church is configured to provide services to Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community-a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all cultures and denominations. And it was in the name of freedom that Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the Church in July 2016.

To learn more, visit the Church and its Public Information Center, open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sat and Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Church website, or watch Destination: Scientology-Budapest, available in English, Magyar (Hungarian) and 15 other languages on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streaming at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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In the spirit of interfaith understanding and friendship, the Church of Scientology Budapest invites all to attend an International Day of Tolerance open house and roundtable on the theme Tolerance or Respect? For any group or religion, it is easy to love someone who thinks the way its own members do. The challenge is to love and understand those who think differently.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Freedom and Help Are the Watchword on Destination: Scientology, Budapest

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Destination: Scientology, the weekly travelogue series that takes viewers inside Scientology Churches around the world and discovers what makes each one unique, features the Church of Scientology Budapest, Monday, September 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Scientology Network.

Budapest is the seat of government and the cultural, financial and entertainment capital of Hungary. Historically, it is also the gateway to the West. It is also famous for its festivals, especially over the summer, and if you ask any Budapest denizen what country has the best food, the answer will be Hungary.

"We are really proud of being Hungarians," says Szusza, an executive of the Church. "Budapest is called the City of Freedom. The most rewarding part of my job is I see people getting better. They can enjoy life. It is not just problems. It can be really fun and there is real freedom they can achieve."

"When we opened this Church," says Atilla, "I wanted to personally contribute to extending the help Scientology can offer to the people of Hungary." He knew this was where anyone could come for "their own spiritual enhancement and a way to help their groups, friends and family."

"I always had questions I couldn't get the answer for," says Ferenc, a TV personality who discovered Scientology just as he was launching his career. He was hired to host what soon became a very popular cooking show, where he interviewed grandmothers throughout the country about their favorite recipes. Ferenc credits his applying what he learned from his Scientology courses for the success of his show. "When you can be happy and free, then you can write the story of your life."

The Church of Scientology Budapest was dedicated in July 2016 by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, it has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about the Scientology religion and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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https://en.scientology-budapest.org/

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https://www.scientology.tv/series/destination-scientology/budapest.html

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Destination: Scientology, the weekly travelogue series that takes viewers inside Scientology Churches around the world and discovers what makes each one unique, features the Church of Scientology Budapest, Monday, September 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Scientology Network.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Hungarian Scientologists Help Make Summer Special for Families in Need

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Everyone is special" was the message at a celebration of "Everybody's Day" this summer in Újpalota, Hungary. Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology Budapest joined the Baptist Charity Service, the Red Cross, and an Újpalota family support association to make this a memorable day for children in the underserved community on the northeastern border of Budapest.

There was face painting, glitter and henna tattoos, trampolines and bouncy castles. And to add to the fun, the Volunteer Ministers brought all the fixings to prepare and serve their recipe of spaghetti Bolognese.

Active throughout the year, the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Budapest are featured in an episode of Destination: Scientology on the Scientology Network. During the pandemic, many people lost their livelihoods, and they needed help, says one of the executives of the Church of Scientology Budapest interviewed in the episode. She describes how Volunteer Ministers collected everything from food and clothing to toys for the children. And they provided these donations to those in need.

The president of a local ethnic community council describes how the pandemic increased the vulnerability of many families. "We were surprised by the Volunteer Ministers, for their attitude and their assessment of the scene and fast reaction," he says. "Without our asking, they helped our community with full devotion."

The founder of the Tunderpakk Foundation is also interviewed, and she describes the help of the Volunteer Ministers as "constant." "With the Church of Scientology and the volunteers, they always stand with us," she says, making it possible for the charity to serve the community, especially the children and the elderly.

The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. It constitutes one of the world's largest independent relief forces.

A Volunteer Minister's mandate is to be "a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others." Their creed: "A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."

The Church of Scientology of Budapest is an Ideal Scientology Church, dedicated by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in July 2016. The Church is configured to serve its parishioners in their ascent to spiritual freedom and to serve as a resource for the entire community.

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https://www.scientology-budapest.org/

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"Everyone is special" was the message at a celebration of "Everybody's Day" this summer in Újpalota, Hungary. Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology Budapest joined the Baptist Charity Service, the Red Cross, and an Újpalota family support association to make this a memorable day for children in the underserved community on the northeastern border of Budapest.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/