alt_religion_scientology/FACTNetARS20020504

"Substantial evidence supports the conclusion Scientology leaders made the
deliberate decision to ruin Wollersheim economically and possible
psychologically....We do not mean to suggest Scientology's retributive
program... represented a full scale modern day 'inquisition.' Nevertheless
there are some parallels in purpose and effect. 'Fair game,' like the
'inquisition,' targeted heretics. ... Church practices conducted in a
coercive environment are not qualified to be voluntary religious practices
entitled to first amendment religious freedom guarantees... We hold that the
state has a compelling interest in allowing its citizens to recover for
serious emotional injuries they suffer through religious practices they are
coerced into accepting. Such conduct is too outrageous to be protected under
the constitution and too unworthy to be privileged under the law of torts."
-- California appellate court, 2nd district, 7th division, Wollersheim v.
Church of Scientology of California, Civ. No. B023193 Cal. Super. (1986)
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