Reply #27: Just your saying so does not make it true. It has tax exempt status

[BigBearJohn]

So I guess the US government considers it a religion.
I may not agree with its beliefs, but I do believe in
their right to exist. If they are committing crimes,
they should be prosecuted -- just as any other religion
that commits crimes should be prosecuted. Bear in mind
that every one of your attacks against scientology has
at one point or another been levied against other religions too.

However, it seems apparent to me that you have a strong
dislike for scientology, so there really is no use in
discussing this issue, mainly because I really don't want
to get in an argument. However, I would say that your
attitude exemplifies why we have laws protecting freedom of
religion... even those religions who people don't consider
bonafide religions. My old next door neighbor used to say
similar things about the Mormons that you say about scientology.

You mention scientology is illegal in many countries. Well,
Christianity is illegal in some countries too.

If you knew the history of other religions, they too have
histories of illegal activities, murder, corruption, and cultism.