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16.7 How does Scientology view deprogrammers and groups that attempt to force people to denounce their chosen religion?




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This article is from the Scientology Catechism, by scninfo@pcnet.com (Scientology Information Server) with numerous contributions by others.

16.7 How does Scientology view deprogrammers and groups that attempt to force people to denounce their chosen religion?

These so-called "deprogrammers," better described as
psychiatric depersonalizers, are money-motivated
individuals who kidnap others for profit. Their methods
include brainwashing, imprisonment, food and sleep
deprivation and various forms of torture.

Such activities are clearly against the principles held
by Scientologists -- and have been proven to be against
the law as well. Psychiatric depersonalizers in many
countries have gone to jail for their violent and illegal
practices.

Situations in which families have expressed concern over
family members' involvement in various religions can
generally be handled with communication. No one need
resort to violence and mercenaries to resolve the upset.

The Church does not condone the use of violence and
advocates that each person has an inalienable right to
their own beliefs.

 

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