ISNOINews
Independent Scientology and Nation of Islam news
ETA: The Moscow Times story is not entirely accurate. As noted in the news stories posted below, Russia has formally moved to ban only WISE and CST.
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Moscow Times: Russia Bans Church of Scientology With ‘Undesirable’ Tag
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Russia Bans Church of Scientology With ‘Undesirable’ Tag - The Moscow Times
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Russia has designated the Church of Scientology an “undesirable organization” Friday, effectively banning it within the country and putting its members at risk of jail time.
Russia has previously attempted to prohibit the Church of Scientology, a religion that is recognized in some countries but considered by others to be a cult, since it arrived in the country. Tens of thousands of people across Russia are estimated to be members.
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Moscow Times: Russia Bans Church of Scientology With ‘Undesirable’ Tag
8 minutes ago
Russia Bans Church of Scientology With ‘Undesirable’ Tag - The Moscow Times
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Russia has designated the Church of Scientology an “undesirable organization” Friday, effectively banning it within the country and putting its members at risk of jail time.
Russia has previously attempted to prohibit the Church of Scientology, a religion that is recognized in some countries but considered by others to be a cult, since it arrived in the country. Tens of thousands of people across Russia are estimated to be members.
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