10 LC 94 2070Senate Resolution 998By: Senators James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th and Seay of the 34thA RESOLUTIONCommending the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps; and for other purposes.WHEREAS, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps is a program of the Church of Scientology that provides community service, disaster relief, and emergency response; andWHEREAS, created over 30 years ago by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps has expanded over the years to include 203,000 volunteer ministers worldwide who have served at 126 international disaster sites, including Ground Zero after September 11th, the Southeast Asia tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina; andWHEREAS, Volunteer Ministers have trained and partnered with over 800 different aid groups, organizations, and agencies, including the Red Cross, FEMA, the National Guard, and local police and fire departments; andWHEREAS, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps are currently serving in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to assist in the recovery efforts after the nation was devastated on January 12, 2010, by an 7.0 magnitude earthquake; andWHEREAS, Volunteer Ministers provide organizational support to medical teams, helping them to focus on attending to the injured, and provide skilled logistical support to aid the recovery; andWHEREAS, since the earthquake, Volunteer Ministers has transported 30,400 pounds of medical supplies, food, and water and 286 doctors, nurses, and medics to the nation, providing assistance to over 28,000 people; andWHEREAS, the Volunteer Ministers' selfless service to the nation of Haiti and the survivors of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in the history of the Western World stands as a true example of compassionate humanitarianism and is worthy of recognition.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps on its tradition and history of service to others and extend their utmost respect and thanks for the Volunteer Ministers' altruistic service to the people of Haiti.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps.
10 LC 94 2068Senate Resolution 1000By: Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Buckner of the 44th and Tate of the 38thA RESOLUTIONRecognizing and commending the Citizens Commission on Human Rights on the occasion of its 41st anniversary; and for other purposes.WHEREAS, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has dedicated 41 years to restoring human rights in the field of mental health; andWHEREAS, the CCHR has secured numerous reforms around the world, works diligently to safeguard others from abuses in the mental health system, and ensures that legal protections are afforded to mental health care patients; andWHEREAS, the CCHR focuses its efforts on preventing inappropriate labeling of children, bringing to light the dangers of the current trend of using drugs to modify child behavior issues, and ensuring that patients are afforded the right of informed consent; andWHEREAS, the CCHR deserves commendation for its valuable contributions at the local, national, and international level on behalf of mental health, and its outstanding record of service to improving the mental health status of all Georgians; andWHEREAS, it is fitting that this body recognize and celebrate the contributions of the CCHR, an organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to protecting individuals within the mental health system.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Citizens Commission on Human Rights on 41 years of improving the quality of life for those with mental health issues and their families and extend congratulations on the occasion of its 41st anniversary.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.
Postcards... with Hubbard's quote "The Man on the cross, there was no christ" with link to the .wav and the one about Christians and Moslems.. should be sent to every member of the senate and house and this problem would go away
New South Wales Liberal Party members are hosting Scientology propaganda screenings in Parliament House, but insist it’s the same invitation they would extend to any “community group” wishing to hold functions at Macquarie Street.Meanwhile, David Clarke, the hard-right heavy who survived a pre-selection challenge on Friday to retain his upper-house seat, is claiming he was unaware of the film’s link to the religious cult. But this is the second time he has promoted Scientology in parliament.On Thursday afternoon, the (CCHR), a global Scientology-backed organisation, will screen its film Making A Killing — “the untold story of psychotropic drugging” — at the parliamentary theatrette. Clarke made the booking.
I agree, Stu. It really isn't the "religion" aspect that we protest, so mailing out cards addressing their "religion" (or lack thereof) contradicts what we normally do...
As for the duped politicians, there's a difference between being open-minded and willing to examine both sides of an issue, and being so open-minded that your brains fall out and you rubber-stamp any request from anybody without doing one's homework first. They should be ashamed, and perhaps the media would not mind shaming them. (I mean, what if they were asked to lend a pat on the back to a group that espoused, say, Nazi antisemitic beliefs, but were clever enough not to advertise that sort of thing in their group name?
As either elected OR appointed officials representing the people in this state, they really owe us to do their due diligence before giving out PR rewards and kudos to any ol' jerk who demands one.
It's a shame, really.
I agree, Stu. It really isn't the "religion" aspect that we protest, so mailing out cards addressing their "religion" (or lack thereof) contradicts what we normally do: focus on the human rights abuses and fraud and the people who have been hurt by Scientology.
Lor. I as an individual do protest against scientology from a religious angle. One, I do not view it as a religion. Two, as a Christian and a Catholic, scientology is completely at odd,s with my beliefs,from both a religious and political angle. Scientology is IMO anti-american government and anti-christian, anti human rights and a fraudulent entity.
Quote from: SocialTransparency on February 23, 2010, 20:21Lor. I as an individual do protest against scientology from a religious angle. One, I do not view it as a religion. Two, as a Christian and a Catholic, scientology is completely at odd,s with my beliefs,from both a religious and political angle. Scientology is IMO anti-american government and anti-christian, anti human rights and a fraudulent entity.Mmkay. This I do have a problem with and maybe I am simply misreading your thoughts. If I am please correct me. I can be overly sensitive when it comes to religion. :-PI personally see this as the absolute worst reason to be here protesting, ST. Of course that is just my personal opinion but there are a lot of things about scientology that are absolutely terrible. A very quick google search reveals just how much damage this cult has managed to do in the short time it has been around. There is nothing in my mind that can refute how dangerous this organization can be and I will even agree to a point that their beliefs are for lack of a better term ‘crazy’.To pit one religion against another in my mind though is terribly misguided. This organization is trying to claim that they have been discriminated against because of their religious views. It does not matter if you or I or anyone else thinks their choice to follow scientology is wrong they have the right to do so in this country. It is not ‘Freedom of Religion’ for those who practice Christian based religions and not those who believe in things like thetans and auditing. If they truly want to audit their way to where ever then we have no right to tell them otherwise. To try and compare Christianity and scientology with one being presented as more valid than the other you are giving them exactly the kind of fuel they want. They want to appear to be victims who have been discriminated against.The simple fact remains that nothing, absolutely NOTHING about the Sandy Springs rezoning was based on discrimination against the cult but you can bet that they are looking for every scrap of proof they can find that someone somewhere had a personal vendetta against them.
When I say "we" do not ordinarily protest (what Scientologists profess to be) their religious beliefs, i don't have any way of judging what you do individually, but I have not noticed any of the group protests being focused on beliefs, only practices. "We" have not taken them to task via signs or slogans or related protest materials for their BELIEFS, and, frankly, I never will. If I have to clarify the use of "we" every time I use it here, lest someone think I am speaking for them in some way, I'll be glad to do that. I honestly thought it was pretty clear I was referring to what people who have attended some / many of the protests have APPARENTLY--based on first hand observation and the signage displayed--been focused on protesting.
And, to be clear, saying "LOL XENU" is not being a hateful bigot, nor is it protesting someone's religion. Just because someone does not like hearing "LOL XENU" (or "LOL JESUS" or "LOL ALLAH" or "LOL FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER"), it doesn't make it hateful, or an attempt to deny anyone their right to believe whatever they want--as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else in any way.
So what is one to do? Keep quiet?