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A&E Fueling Hate Crimes and Religious Bigotry

What do you get when you cross a cable network that specializes in fake reality shows that fan the flames of hatred and bigotry with a bitter and disgruntled sitcom actress whose immoral conduct had gotten her kicked out of the Church of Scientology?

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Is ‘Believer’ Believable? Absolutely not.

A CNN reporter, pretending an honest interest in Scientology, produced a travesty of a program that blatantly misled viewers by presenting a completely distorted view of the Church and its practices.

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The Media’s Sacred Cows

Don’t take a free cup of coffee, reporters are warned—even as their bosses cover for friendly politicians and rake in cash from those who despoil society.