" A Paris court convicted the Church of Scientology of fraud and fined it more than euro600,000 ($900,000) on Tuesday, but stopped short of banning the group's activities.
The group's French branch said it would appeal the verdict.
The court convicted the Church of Scientology's French office, its library and six of its leaders of organized fraud. Investigators said the group pressured members into paying large sums of money for questionable financial gain and used "commercial harassment" against recruits..." (Read More)
Well, I can't figure out why they would call it a church if they are trying to fool the people. Doesn't everybody know that God will see what you are doing? Come on now people, let religion be a part of your soul, not your bank account. And if you are going to congregate folks together, you have to give them something that enriches their hearts. Right now what the people need is some good music. If you get people to sing with spirit...well...they might just donate on their very own. That's how it's always been. Am I right? You know that I am. You cannot fool people with their own faith for too long...
Bessie Smith – “Foolish Man Blues” mp3
Remember: A great leader will follow his own people and never lead them astray.
FSH
