---For those of you unaware of the Pledge, I'm pasting it in (below). Please read, sign, and send in your pledge to Tom.
Quote: In the United States, which was once thought to be a haven of religious liberty, we are the targets of unprincipled attacks in the court system by those who would line their pockets from our hard won coffers. Bigots in all branches of government, fearing the success of Scientology, are bent on our destruction through taxation and repressive legislation. "We have been subjected to illegal heresy trials in two countries before prejudiced and malinformed judges who are not qualified or inclined to perceive the truth. "In Canada and Germany, our Churches have been subjected to vicious raids reminiscent of the historical genocide attacks on religions that took place in `less informed' times and societies. "The news media chooses to ignore the good works and miraculous successes of Scientology and instead seeks to poison public opinion through vilification of the religion and its Founder. "The detractors of Scientology know full well that it is a proven, effective and workable system for freeing mankind from spiritual bondage. That is why they attack. They fear that they will somehow be threatened by a society which is more ethical, productive and humane through the influence of Scientology and Scientologists. Thus when we expand, to that degree we are attacked. "Up to this day, the responsibility for defending Scientology has been on the shoulders of a desperate few. And so it will continue in large measure. "Yet, in order to continue the quest for a new civilization where honest men have rights and freedoms abound, the assistance and dedication of each and every Scientologist and other men of goodwill is essential. The road may be difficult and may get worse due to the rapid decline of civilization and erosion of personal liberties at this time. But united in purpose and dedication, we shall prevail for the benefit of all mankind. "We, the undersigned, pledge ourselves, without reservation or any thought of personal comfort or safety, to achieving the aims of Scientology: `A civilization without insanity, without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where Man is free to rise to greater heights.' "We invite Scientologists and other well intentioned people everywhere to join us in this pledge" End quote. In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "abutilon108" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I signed the pledge much later on and I'm quite sure the wording was > different. It seems not everyone would have signed the same pledge, > although as I remember what you were agreeing to was pretty much the same. >
