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Is it wrong for German Government to ban Scientology?

 

Does the German Government have the right to ban Scientology?  Does a move like this by the Germany worry you a bit, and remind you of the beginning of events that happened once before?  There's something about this that just rubs me wrong.  What does it mean that Scientology is "against the constitution"? What do you think?  If other countries haven't banned Scientology, why is Germany trying to do this?


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Knowledge is the key to the future.

While I do not agree with Scientology in the least, I do agree with your point that it is completely inappropriate for the German government to try to ban the practice. Germany is a democratic country and as such, should be based on the practice of freedom of religion. Let's just hope the government is unsuccessful in trying to ban the religion.


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Hi, 

First of all  I must say I'm quite surprised by Germany's move. They are usually very sensitive to these issue for known historical reasons.
Germany should allow people to practice their religion as long as it doesn't pose a threat to the public. If there were to be a religion that would believe in killing people would it be legitimate? Perhaps one would say as long as they don't practice it it's OK, but what if they simply preach this belief? Would it be fair to stop them?

These are difficult questions cause they lie right on the border between freedom of the individual and the safety of society.

In general I would say Germany is wrong in its actions but I don't think freedom of speech is limitless. 

 


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Scientology has been charged with espionage and illegal possession of government documents by several governments. In my opinion, it should be banned from every country.


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