Scientology recognized for its work to improve the community
The Ministry of Interior of Taiwan recognized the Church of Scientology for its humanitarian and social betterment activities with its Excellent Religious Group Award. Mr. Liao-Yi Liao, Minister of Interior of Taiwan, presented the award at the NTUH International Convention Center in Taipei. This was the sixth such acknowledgment received by the Church for its work to improve conditions in Taiwan.
Dedicated to helping the next generation avoid the tragedy of drug abuse and addiction, over the past year the Church of Scientology conducted 99 drug education events in Taiwan and distributed 45,150 anti-drug booklets.
To promote human rights and ensure students know their rights and stand up for the rights of others, last year the church delivered 144 human rights lectures to 4,780 students.
Scientology missions in Kaohsiung, Taichung and Ping-Dong did volunteer work in local prisons, helping over 2,500 inmates with a program that promotes morality and helps the individual regain his or her self-respect.
The President of the Church of Scientology Taiwan, Dr. Mei-Tsu Lee, accepted the award from the Minister Of the Interior on behalf of the Church. Scientology and the other religious groups honored by the Ministry were acknowledged for their charitable contributions to social programs or their direct participation in activities that improve the community.
L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion, once wrote “A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.” Through their service, Taiwanese Scientologists have truly proven their value to their community.
A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where man is free to rise to greater heights, are the aims of Scientology.~~~