Should The UK accept Scientology as a legitimate religion?

Question

why or why not?

Answer 1

People have the freedom of religion. Thus, it is not proper to accept Scientology as the legitimate religion of UK.

Answer 2

No. Scientology is merely a money making organisation with fascist undertones and should not be viewed as a religion.

The German Government and law courts definitely do not view Scientology as a legitimate religion:-

The German Federal Government maintains that Scientology is an organization which has primarily economical interests. This idea has been reinforced by a ruling of the Federal Labour court (which is not connected to the government in any way). After having reviewed several Scientology books, the judges concluded that Scientology is not a religion, but a commercial enterprise.
Furthermore, the German government maintains that Scientology tries to distribute its ideas as widely as possible, ideally leading to a society where humans life together according to Scientology rules. A closer look at Hubbard's writings shows that this is not desirable since Scientology is structured in a totalitarian, anti-democratic fashion. Attempts to establish itself in a leading position in society have taken place in Rhodesia (1966, described by Russell Miller in chapter 15 of "Bare-Faced Messiah"), Corfu (1968, described by Major John Forte in his book The Commodore and the Colonels), and Morocco (1972, described by Russell Miller in chapter 18 of "Bare-Faced Messiah"). More recently, similar attempts were discovered during a raid on the Scientology headquarters in Greece (and Scientology was consequently closed). Possibly, the same has happened in Colombia.

http://home.snafu.de/tilman/krasel/germany/

Answer 3

Nobody should accept Scientology as a legitimate religion. It's a bunch of crap made up by some guy. Just another cult devised to worship the god "Money."

Answer 4

Yes and no. Yes because we should be able to embrace other religions but at the same time no because some of their beliefs are a bit extreme and it was created by a sci fi writer so it doesn't actually give much credibility! More like a fan club if you ask me. I apologise to any scientologist that may see this these are just my views.

Answer 5

No -


A few years ago they got busted for trying to infiltrate the Toronto Police in Canada

The "technology" they rely on for audits are ridiculous

The founder was insane - L Ron Hubbard was a dangerous and insane man who died on a boat after years of abuseing his followers

Any recognition of this pyramid scheme of a religion is no more than the recognition of 3 card monty -

Answer 6

Only if Jedi were also added to the official religions of the UK.

Answer 7

Wasn't aware it had not been accepted. I get bothered by them enough in the street. Give me a Jehovah any day

Answer 8

I would suggest that 'legitimate religion' is somewhat oxymoronic.

Answer 9

The correct thing to do is to research the basis of a ruling either way and not to believe hearsay by those who have put forward nothing but criticism.

Scientology is a religion-a group of people with a belief system an awareness of spirituality and members whose advance in life depends on their honesty and integrity.

Like other religions we help people help themselves. When radicals boomed the train network Scientologist were there to help. We have operated in UK for many years.

Answer 10

Why the hell would ANYONE consider it a legit religion? It makes Michael Moore look credible (and that is saying something) so no!