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...lessons of the school resonate in other ways. Annisa Luthpia, a 10-year-old pupil, giggles in confusion when asked what religion Obama is. She doesn't know - and doesn't care. Says the Muslim girl of the Christian American President: "He seems like a very nice man." Obama's challenge is to persuade Asians that he is more than just that...
...publish a pastoral letter - a papal guide on how the church in Ireland should respond to charges of pedophilia among priests there. But it's unclear if it will address the church's broader crisis or the charges in Germany that allegedly involve him personally. (See the top 10 religion stories...
...Scientologists say Until Nothing Remains presents an inaccurate view of their religion and that they're looking into taking legal action against the network. "Of course this must have consequences. Our lawyers are looking into this very carefully," Sabine Weber, a Scientology spokeswoman in Germany, tells TIME. She says she has only seen clips of the film, but at times she couldn't help but "laugh out loud." She refers to a scene in which the achievement of the state of clear is celebrated with alcohol, calling this "unthinkable." In another scene, the film depicts what could best be described...
...That such a negative portrayal of the religion is being produced in Germany is not surprising. Although the group has several thousand members in Germany, Scientology is not officially recognized as a religion and the German government monitors its operations. Authorities even tried to ban the group three years ago - a move that failed due to lack of evidence that the group was undermining the constitution. (See pictures of the dangers of printing money in Germany...
...Read "Scientology Trial in France: Can a Religion Be Banned...