Another CNN Casualty--Should CNN examine editorial policy?

Article in the New York Times tells of another casualty in the CNN lineup--"This time it is Campbell Brown, and she is leaving with an extraordinary amount of candor." The Times goes on to state: " Ms. Brown said she was leaving on her own accord, having concluded that she was unable to compete with the opinion-mongers that dominate cable news in prime time. "

I've never been much of a CNN fan. Except in the moments after a tragedy, when they seem to have the first reporters on the scene, I tune out because of the sensationalism.

But I guess I'm not alone--their ratings are taking such a dive.

I look on them as a kind of a 90's anachronism. Their recent Scientology "exposé" (hah) was so pathetic it just cemented my earlier views. But judging from their continued slide to oblivion, it looks like I'm not alone in my opinion.

^{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.~~~L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion}

Church of Scientology Recognizes Educator for Human Rights Initiative

LOS ANGELES—The Church of Scientology International Human Rights Department presented Founder and President of Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI), Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, a certificate of commendation Saturday, praising her completion of a 13-country journey promoting human rights education. Coinciding with the 13th International Day of Families, Shuttleworth was acknowledged particularly for empowering children and families through human rights education.

A veteran educator, Shuttleworth founded Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) in 2001 to activate youth in preserving human rights for others and themselves. “Children who have no concept of their rights are at far greater risk than those who are informed,” said Shuttleworth.

During the three-month trip across Mexico, Central and South America, Africa, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Taiwan, Japan and Hawaii, Shuttleworth lectured to thousands of students at 36 universities and schools on the articles of the United Nations Universal Decaration of Human Rights. She also met with more than 120 educators, community leaders and national and state human rights authorities to discuss ways of increasing human rights education and awareness.

In addition to carrying out international human rights educational programs and hosting an annual Youth Summit, YHRI publishes educational booklets and DVDs based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an international document ratified by the United Nations December 10, 1948. YHRI also provides teachers a free Educator’s Kit which can be ordered online at www.youthforhumanrights.org

^{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.~~~L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion}

Scientology Basics

I've been listening to Scientology lectures called "Technique 88." These are lectures Ron recorded just before and after writing the book The History of Man. Today I learned why it is that some people tend to hold on tight to anything they conceive wronged them. I'm sure you know some like that--you bump into their chair and it's some awful thing you did to them. And God forbid you actually do something to them-- you'll never live it down. Sound familiar? He tells you what you can do to help them overcome this too, because they ain't having any fun either.

I am so grateful that David Miscavige had the project carried out to make these lectures available. Before July 2007 you just couldn't listen to them-- they had never been published before.

^{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.~~~L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion}

What is Scientology?

Scientology: Scio (Latin) "knowing, in the fullest sense of the word," logos (Greek) "study of." Thus Scientology means "knowing how to know."

Scientology is a twenty-first-century religion. It comprises a vast body of knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths, and prime among those truths: Man is a spiritual being endowed with abilities well beyond those which he normally envisions. He is not only able to solve his own problems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting happiness, but he can achieve new states of awareness he may never have dreamed possible.

In one form or another, all great religions have held the hope of spiritual freedom—a condition free of material limitations and misery. The question has always been, however, how does one reach such a state, particularly while still living amidst a frantic and often overwhelming society?

Although modern life seems to pose an infinitely complex array of problems, Scientology maintains that the solutions to those problems are basically simple and within every man's reach. Difficulties with communication and interpersonal relationships, nagging insecurities, self-doubt and despair—each man innately possesses the potential to be free of these and many other concerns.

Scientology offers a pathway to greater freedom.

^{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.~~~L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion}

Inside Scientology--KNBC LA

KNBC’s Tony Guinyard was invited to tour the new Church of Scientology of Los Angeles.

“Los Angeles is home to the largest community of Scientologists in the world,” she begins. “I’ve often driven by the big blue church building on Sunset Boulevard but have never stepped inside until today. We spent nearly three hours here today, drawn out of curiosity.

“More than 64,000 square feet in size, the Church of Scientology boasts that its doors are open to everyone.”

To watch the video, click here.

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.~~~L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion

Scientology Ads

The genius of the Scientology ads is they convey what Scientology really in all about in a little over a minute. I've been trying to find the right words for years. That's the problem. It's more than the words. It's an emotion, and atmosphere, an optimism along with a confront of things as they are and the things Scientologists do. It about using Scientology to help your kids or your folks or your friends or total strangers.



^{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.~~~L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion}