Yes, and that lead to the pre-reformation movement that then lead to the reformation. Although do keep in mind that this was before the invention of the printing press, so having a copy of the Bible made was quite expensive to begin with.
Although I should mention that I'm more interested in what the effects of a particular religion are today, not what they were 10 years ago, 20 years ago, or 1500 years ago.
So my point is that just on a public health perspective that Scientology is on shaky ground. If it brings net benefit then fine, leave it alone. If it doesn't then challenge its right to practise as a religion.
Although I should mention that I'm more interested in what the effects of a particular religion are today, not what they were 10 years ago, 20 years ago, or 1500 years ago.
So my point is that just on a public health perspective that Scientology is on shaky ground. If it brings net benefit then fine, leave it alone. If it doesn't then challenge its right to practise as a religion.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
