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Good journalism. Presents both sides of the story, backs up everything with references. A bit more info altogether would be better, though.

Thank you. Much appreciated. ;)

Great article...would love to see more on this topic.

Sadly, there's only been 3 Scientology articles this year. See [1]

If only all religions had been thought up in the past few decades, then we would be able to heavily criticize all of them equally for outrageous acts in their early histories. I agree, more scientology scandals then it's only a matter of time before people turn their back on all religion and we can all move on.

then it's only a matter of time before people turn their back on all religion and we can all move on.

I wish. But there's always going to be some fanatic proselytizer/scaremongerer and people foolish enough to believe them...

Eliminating religion is impossible. Even Atheists technically have a religion based on science. And you, to me, are a fanatic proselytizer for your religion. Don't expect everyone to believe exactly as you do, and nothing beyond that. Besides, could you really stand to have hundreds of people exactly like you in the world?

Atheism is not a matter of belief. By the word itself, it is a lack of such.

At the risk of attracting a hail of bullets from McNeil, I'll say it's not religion itself I have a problem with. It's the way people like to try and force it upon you (and each other). In particular, some people force babies and young children to be members of their chosen religion. That's not your bloody choice. Wait until the kid's old enough to decide. If yes, then fine. Don't expect me to take much interest, I certainly won't actively approve - but I will defend his or her right to do such.

Were it my responsibility, then yes, religious discrimmination would in most cases face increased sentencing powers - but equally, doing such things to your children as baptism etc when they can't possibly understand the concepts behind it would also be an offence.

Thank you, there will probably be more articles on this topic coming soon. ;)

Very balanced article. Would like to see more about Scientology here, too. In fact, the thing I love about Wikinews is the references/sources, something that no other news site does..

Thank you!

Cirt's article; but, I really appreciate someone picking out points I think are really important in relation to how the project handles news coverage.

Thank you. :) It is interesting, to note the multiple comments requesting additional articles within this topic. :P

Which contrasts, somewhat starkly, with some religious zealotry around you getting involved here. Ah, fighting off POV-warring Wikipedians,.... Good Times. :P

Ah yes, I think the end resolution of all that was basically this. (Shutterbug most likely = Misou, per [1].) Cheers.