
Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination (STAND) was founded to put a stop to incitement of bigotry and hate crime, and to secure Religious Freedom for man. STAND exists to expose bias and to maintain basic human rights for Scientologists and everyone.
ReadOur mission is to protect Scientologists from intolerance and prejudice and to dispel rumors and lies about our Church, our parishioners, Church leadership and our Founder.
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The Price of Bigotry
In annual report on the Hate Crimes Statistics Report, released November 14, 2016, the FBI reported 5,818 hate crime incidents in the United States in 2015—nearly 20 percent of them against victims because of their religion.
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Religious Freedom
On Religious Freedom Day, Let’s Honor Each Other’s Beliefs
Tolerance
Why You Should Speak Up
Facts vs. Fiction
Dispelling common misconceptions about the Scientology Religion
In-depth factual information on topics related to the Church of Scientology, the Scientology religion and its Founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
Combating Bigotry & Hate
STAND exposes those who lead efforts to misinform the public so as to stigmatize the Church and its members. We take action because, as history proves, to encroach on the religious liberty of one is to threaten the religious freedom of all. Help us end religious bigotry and hate.
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One of the most basic human rights is freedom of religion, the right to practice a faith of one’s choice. Protecting that right is important to all. When members of one religion—or ethnic or social group—are marginalized, others all too often can become targets of similar bigotry or even violence.
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If you have encountered hate speech and disinformation online, in the media, or in any public venue, take action by reporting it here.

Urge adoption of the Charter on Journalistic Ethics in Relation to Respect for Religion or Belief. Make your voice heard.

The first step in fighting intolerance and discrimination is raising awareness. Report discrimination of any kind to STAND here