American Voices

Scientologists In Germany

February 5, 1997 | ISSUE 31•04

The German government recently issued a series of crackdowns against members of the Church of Scientology, sparking numerous protests by big-name Hollywood stars. What do you think?

  • I'm usually very skeptical about issues of censorship, but the Germans seem to have pretty sound judgment in that area.

    Michael Backman
    Auto Mechanic

  • Tragically, in Germany, Scientologist celebrities are allowed to attend only 75 gala premieres a year.

    Nikki Wyler
    Speech Pathologist

  • I know how the Scientologists feel. For years, my people have been persecuted for our spiritual belief in magical 'pyramid schemes.'

    Kirstie Lattimore
    Legal Secretary

  • I think if Germany and Scientology could just sit down and get to know each other, they'd find they're not as different as they think.

    Tad Gregory
    Systems Analyst

  • I was persecuted in Germany. Not because I was a Scientologist, though. It was because I broke some shit.

    Jon Orson
    Podiatrist

  • Scientologists are being persecuted, and it's an outrage! I had to say that, or they'll reveal I'm gay.

    Hal Manoogian
    English Professor

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