AUTHOR
Leland Thoburn
Leland has been a Scientologist for 45 years. His writings have been published in numerous magazines and literary journals, including Foliate Oak Review, Writers’ Journal, Feathertale Review, Calliope, Vocabula Review and others. Formerly an executive at EarthLink Inc., he works as a business consultant.
RELIGIOUS LITERACY
Every few centuries, that spark would catch with a new messiah and a new religion would alight, offering a beacon to guide men to greater freedom.
TOLERANCE
As they progress in our religion, it is common for Scientologists to feel a surge of charity, well-being and kindness.
HATE WATCH
“It’s way past time for our political leaders, community groups, media outlets, tech platforms and faith leaders to take action before more Jewish blood is spilled.”
ANTI-RELIGIOUS PROPAGANDA
The dissolution is a culmination of 40 years of Japanese authorities condoning attacks on the Unification Church.
HATE WATCH
Antisemitism in the United States is reaching “historic levels,” with 60% of all religion-based hate crimes in the U.S. targeting Jewish people.
RELIGIOUS LITERACY
In the midst of all the anger, hate, death and destruction in the world, Christmas reminds us that love and charity are the greatest gifts of all.
TOLERANCE
I’ve faced ruin and recovery, wreck and regret, and the daily news is like a Groundhog Day rerun of a tour of Hades. So what is there to give thanks for? Plenty.
COMBATING BIGOTRY & HATE
Groups do not bleed. Generalities do not bleed. People do.
COMBATING BIGOTRY & HATE
In 2009, Richard McKinney visited the Islamic Center in Muncie, Indiana. His purpose: to scout the building in preparation for killing Muslims.
INCLUSION & RESPECT
Soon, money and support appeared. Volunteers stepped forward. The actions of a single, well-intentioned person became a movement.
