1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Agnosticism / Atheism

Anonymous Protests of the Church of Scientology and Scientology Practices

Why Does Anonymous Protest the Practices of the Church of Scientology?

From Austin Cline, About.com

There are many different approaches used by people who criticize the Church of Scientology. Some focus on Scientology beliefs, like the idea of a alien warlord named Xenu. Others focus on the creation of Scientology by L. Ron Hubbard, a science fiction writer who created a religion based on what sounds like science fiction stories. Finally, others focus on what they regard as unethical or even illegal behavior. This is what we find in "Project Chanology" and their Anonymous protests.

Also known as "Operation Chanology," this is a creation of an internet-based group known as Anonymous which has been involved in other activities, but their peaceful protests in front of Scientology centers are what have made them best known to the general public. They may be bringing more facts about Scientology to the public's attention than anyone else has thus far. The only people who don't appreciate this seem to be those at Scientology.

Enter Gallery

Images 1-10 of 10

  1. Disconnection vs. Operation Reconnect - Scientology & Disconnection from FamilyDisconnection vs. Operation Reconnect - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  2. Disconnection & Shunning - Ostracization Practices of Small, Young ReligionsDisconnection & Shunning - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  3. Scientology's Critics Say that Scientology uses Dirty Tricks Against CriticsScientology's Dirty Tricks - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  4. Does Scientology Attack Critics Personally Rather than Rebutting Criticism?Attacking Scientology Critics - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  5. What Does the Church of Scientology Treat as High Crimes Against Scientology?High Crimes in Scientology - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  6. Fair Game - L. Ron Hubbard on Penalties for Crimes Against Scientology EnemiesFair Game Enemies - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  7. Scientology's Copyright & Trademark Lawsuits - Suppression of Criticism?Scientology's Lawsuits - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  8. Does the Church of Scientology Engage in Brainwashing through Repetition?Brainwashing & Repetition - Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  9. Scientologists say that Scientology Works, but How Can Scientology Work?Does Scientology Work? Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  10. Fee-Based And Tax Exempt - Is Scientology a Church or Business?Is Scientology a Religion? Anonymous Scientology Protest April 12, 2008
  1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Agnosticism / Atheism
  4. Religion & Theism
  5. Religion: Comparative Study
  6. Scientology, Scientologists
  7. Anonymous Protests of the Church of Scientology and Scientology Practices - Why Does Anonymous Protest the Practices of the Church of Scientology?

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.