Tag: Religion and Churches
If the Slave Trade Was Abolished, Why Do an Estimated 40 Million Still Live in Slavery?
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- March 25 was International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Churches of Scientology mark this day by raising awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. And with good reason.
How a Scientology Volunteer Minister and a Christian Priest Worked Together to Help Uganda
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- At an open house at the Church of Scientology Amsterdam earlier this month, held in commemoration of World Civil Defense Day, Volunteer Minister Jan-Maarten Kruijt introduced those attending to the Scientology Volunteer Ministers program. He shared how he and a Christian priest worked together to help Uganda communities overcome challenges and increase sustainability.
Church of Scientology of the Valley Celebrates its 5th Anniversary in its New Home
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- With its reputation as a hub for the entire community, the Church of Scientology of the Valley looks forward to helping neighbors turn the post-COVID new normal into "flourish and prosper." The Church of Scientology of the Valley is featured in an episode of "Destination Scientology."
This Sunday, Join the Scientology Network for International Day of Happiness
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The United Nations created International Day of Happiness, March 20, because happiness is a fundamental human goal. But is there something that can help transform the desire for happiness into its accomplishment?
Church of Scientology Tampa Brings the Best of Today and the Past Together Under One Roof
TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dedicated March 13, 2011, in honor of the birthday of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the home of the Church of Scientology Tampa is a complex known as Ybor Square. More than a treasured cultural landmark, the building evokes an entire way of life.
Celebrating L. Ron Hubbard’s Birthday and the 70th Anniversary of the Scientology Religion
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Millions across the globe celebrate March 13, L. Ron Hubbard's birthday, to honor the man who has touched their lives in countless ways. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Scientology, the world's youngest major religion, adding another dimension to the celebration.
Celebrate L. Ron Hubbard’s Birthday by Doing Something Special for You
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard once wrote, "I like to help others and count it as my greatest pleasure in life to see a person free himself of the shadows which darken his days." In honor of L. Ron Hubbard's birthday, March 13, you are invited to watch a film on the Scientology Network that may very well change your life.
Fearless Women Are Focus of Scientology Network’s International Women’s Day Marathon
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In honor of International Women's Day, Scientology Network is proud to present a marathon of shows featuring extraordinary women from diverse cultures and nations. First observed in 1911, International Women's Day is commemorated annually on March 8.
One Reason You May Love to Immerse Yourself in the Scientology Network
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Featured this week on the Scientology Network, photographer Christy Lee Rogers creates breathtaking photographic works of art using her own unique underwater technique. In a melding of baroque aesthetic with modern technology, Rogers created her own genre.
How a Village Adopts the Scientology Tools for Life to Help People Thrive
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A family and their friends decided to make Wanga Parish in Eastern Uganda a self-sustaining community with people empowered through Scientology online courses. "It all started when my Aunt Milly gave me a phone call in August last year," says Arthur Wamatsu. She introduced him to the Scientology Volunteer Ministers program and its 19 online courses.
Share the Excitement of Fashion Week with ‘Meet a Scientologist: George Kalajian’
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- February 11-16 is Fashion Week when the world's top designers present their new collections in New York. The Scientology Network takes viewers behind the scenes of New York's frenetic fashion industry as a master craftsman helps designers solve last-minute dilemmas.
Scientology Disaster Response Team Helps Quito Dig Out After Devastating Landslide
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Volunteer Ministers from Ecuador are working with rescue workers and cleanup crews to help the city recover. The worst downpour in nearly two decades unleashed a landslide on Quito's La Gasca and La Comuna neighborhoods January 31 to February 1.
Scientologists Support Human Fraternity This Week and Throughout the Year
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Churches are active and committed supporters of interfaith action and the right of all people to practice their own religious beliefs. This week is World Interfaith Harmony Week and the 2nd anniversary of International Day of Human Fraternity.
Shincheonji Church Holds Press Conference for America Viewers to Address New Seminar
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Last weekend, Shincheonji Church of Jesus (SCJ) hosted a virtual "Shincheonji Americas Press Conference" as a response to the growing interest of pastors and religious communities regarding their recently successful seminars. For the past few months, Shincheonji Church has produced Bible seminars surrounding the book of Revelation titled, "The Testimony on the Prophecy and Fulfillment of Revelation."
Church of Scientology of Los Angeles Launches a Massive Drug Prevention Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- With overdose deaths spiking in Los Angeles County during the pandemic, Foundation for a Drug-Free World volunteers mobilize from the Church of Scientology Los Angeles to reach out with a drug education and prevention drive.
Scientology Network Reveals Psychiatry’s Abuse of the African-American Community
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- An episode of "Voices for Humanity" on the Scientology Network documents the work of Rev. Fred Shaw, international spokesperson for Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) and vice president of the Inglewood/South Bay chapter of NAACP.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day Let Us Honor Those Who Risked Their Lives to Save Others
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Each year, the United Nations sets aside January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day marks the liberation in 1945 of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps where between 1.1 and 1.5 million people died, most of them Jews. But while we remember those who perished in the Holocaust, let us also honor those who put their own lives on the line to rescue thousands destined for that fate.
How One Man is Helping Youth Avoid the Tragedy of Human Trafficking
TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Scientology Network invites viewers to watch an episode of "Voices for Humanity" featuring a Tampa Bay Area entrepreneur who is dedicated to saving kids from modern-day slavery.
For International Day of Education, Scientology Network Shares Help to Overcome Learning Disabilities
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Each year, the United Nations sets aside January 24 as International Day of Education. Among this year's goals: "unlocking the potential in every person." The episode "Help for Miami," of the "Voices for Humanity" series on the Scientology Network takes viewers inside an innovative program that is shattering the glass ceiling for those labeled with learning disabilities.
Scientology Network: Two Films in Honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's Documentary Showcase marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day by airing "Big Sonia" and "Gottfried Helnwein and the Dreaming Child." The UN set aside January 27, the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Scientology Network: How One Man Helps Imbue His Country with a Culture of Human Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In an episode of "Voices for Humanity" on the Scientology Network, Braulio Vargas exposes a hidden side of Costa Rica with an eye-opening account of the problems plaguing many of its citizens - from human trafficking to homelessness. His work is raising awareness of human rights and creating change across the nation.
Church of Scientology Kicked off the New Year with a Winter Street Fair
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- This New Year's Day, L. Ron Hubbard Way was the place to be when the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles wrapped up the holiday season by hosting its first annual Winter Street Festival. Hundreds of East Hollywood families came to share the fun.
In the Fight Against Drugs, Education is the Most Effective Weapon
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Foundation for a Drug-Free World volunteers from Scientology Churches and Missions across Italy provide fact-based drug education to help stem the damage caused by drug abuse and addiction.
Starting the Year Right With a Book to Help Bring Happiness
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Avoid the pitfalls that can derail those New Year's resolutions by adopting the common-sense moral code contained in "The Way to Happiness." Watch "The Way to Happiness" book-on-film on the Scientology Network.
A Holiday Celebration at the Church of Scientology Honoring the Diversity of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A popular holiday celebration dating to 16th century Mexico graced the streets of East Hollywood for the first time this year. The music and traditional costumes of Oaxaca transformed L. Ron Hubbard Way in East Hollywood in a procession that was a melding of two cultures.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Share What It Was Like to Help in Mayfield on Christmas Day
MAYFIELD, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Volunteer Ministers came from across the country to help a town destroyed by the 10 December tornado celebrate the holiday. Santa, who drove to Mayfield from the Church of Scientology of Nashville, was not prepared for the kind of reactions he got.
Enjoy the Music of the Holiday on the Scientology Network
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Church of Scientology wishes everyone happy holidays with a series of classic Christmas songs performed by award-winning artists. Holiday favorites - an eclectic mix of genres, from pop to jazz, rock 'n roll to swing, and Latin, soul and classical music.
Scientology Disaster Response: Help to Victims in Towns Destroyed by Last Week’s Tornadoes
MAYFIELD, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Volunteer Ministers headquarters in Los Angeles encourages trained Volunteer Ministers to respond to one of the most devastating U.S. tornado outbreaks on record. Entire towns were all but wiped off the map leaving thousands homeless.
Share the Joy: The Holidays Have Arrived at Scientology Headquarters in the UK
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As 100,000 lights mark another holiday season and transform Saint Hill Castle and grounds into an enchanted kingdom, the Church of Scientology invites one and all to experience the magic of Saint hill in an episode of "Inside Scientology" on the Scientology Network.
Join the Magical Holiday Season: It’s all Happening in Clearwater – for the 28th Year
CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Winter Wonderland has returned to downtown Clearwater, complete with Santa, rides, elves, and best of all, SNOW. The Church of Scientology invites visitors, no matter how far away, to experience the joy of the season on the Scientology Network with an episode on the woman who makes it all possible year after year in "Meet a Scientologist Pam Ryan-Anderson."
Celebrate Human Rights Day as The Scientology Network Features Human Rights Heroes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In celebration of Human Rights Day 2021, the Church of Scientology International shares the story of brother and sister team Sandra and Felipe Poveda who inspired a culture of human rights in one of the most violent regions on Earth. Their story unfolds on "Voices for Humanity," featured on the Scientology Network.
For Human Rights Day, Learn of a Human Rights Advocate That Helped Topple a Repressive West African Dictatorship
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Church of Scientology International shares the story of how Nfamara Jawneh and his nonprofit Equality for All ("Beakangyan" in the local language) helped end two decades of tyranny by raising awareness of human rights. His story is featured in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.
On Human Rights Day, the Spotlight is on Mexico on the Scientology Network
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Equality," the theme for Human Rights Day 2021, is a goal that informs the work of Youth for Human Rights Mexico President Raúl Arias and his team of activists. The Church of Scientology International shares his episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network in honor of the 73rd anniversary of United Nations adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Human Rights Day 2021 and the Role of Education in Achieving Rights for All
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As Human Rights Day 2021 approaches, the Church of Scientology International shares the work of human rights activists featured on the Scientology Network. Mary Shuttleworth, featured in an episode of "Voices for Humanity," founded Youth for Human Rights International in 2001.
Church of Scientology Reaches Out to Help End the Drug Overdose Crisis
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Just last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced more than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States during the 12-month period ending April 2021. The Church of Scientology International urges concerned parents, educators and community leaders to take action against the "other pandemic" with drug education and prevention.