Religious Recognition in Portugal

Hard on the heals of religious recognition for the Church of Scientology Spain, comes religious recognition in Portugal.

For many years Scientology has been recognized as a religion by courts all over the world, but sometimes governments are a little slow to catch on, so it's good to see more and more countries in Europe issuing official recognitions.

What is the Sea Organization?

The Sea Organization is a religious order within the Scientology religion. A religious order is a subdivision of a larger religious group. In Christianity religious orders often take special vows, such as for poverty and obedience. This is not the case in the Sea Org. The only "vow" as such is a lifelong commitment to work in the service of the Scientology religion and its goals.

You can find more data on the Sea Organization here:

• The Sea Organization as it relates to the Scientology Ecclesiastical Hierarchy
  
• What is the Sea Organization?
  
• Another What is the Sea Organization?
  
• FAQs: What is the Sea Organization?

How to find out about Scientology

This may seem rather obvious, but the best way to find out about Scientology is to read a book on the subject. That will give you firsthand knowledge so you can make up your own mind.

Some good sites from which to purchase books on Scientology:

Online Scientology Bookstore

Scientology: The Problems of Work

Scientology: A New Slant On Life

Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought

Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health

Dianetics: Self Analysis

All About the Mind

Everything you ever wanted to know about the human mind but were afraid to ask!

Here is the ultimate website about the mind: Anatomy of the Human Mind Course. The course is presented in several TV shows. Enjoy!

^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}

Church of Scientology Australia has a great web site

A friend just sent me a link to the Church of Scientology Australia web site. It's a great site. Not only does it have all sorts of data about Scientology but it has a blog featuring news about Scientology and Scientologists in Australia. Check it out!

^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}

South Africa -- Scientology Victory

Today's story in IOL.co.za is a big dear for Church of Scientology in South Africa!

A tax exemption has been awarded to the SA Church of Scientology by the SA Revenue Services (SARS), the Church said on Tuesday.

"We are ecstatic, this is a memorable and historic day for us as it provides us with an even better opportunity to serve our community and scientologists," said President of the Church, Ryan Hogarth. He said that SARS issued the Church with a certificate on Monday approving its status as a 'Public Benefit Organisation'. "

This was after 42 years and 26 applications to the South African Revenue Service," Hogarth said.

He said the approval followed similar recognition in countries such as Sweden, Germany, Spain, and New Zealand, as well the European Court of Human Rights.

What a win for David Miscavige and everyone else who came to the grand opening of the Jo'burg church four years ago!

^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}

Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others

Here is something that could bring a lot more peace and happiness to the world:




^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}