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The '''Free Zone''' is the name used to describe the various individuals and groups who practice [[Scientology]]-derived [[Scientology beliefs and practices|beliefs and techniques]] in an environment free from the control of the official [[Church of Scientology]].
The '''Free Zone''' is the name used to describe the various individuals leaving the Church of Scientology as they could not
measure up to Scientology ethical standards.


Members of the Free Zone are attempting to make it appear that they still believe in the teachings of Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard
In spite of the controversy surrounding the teachings of [[L. Ron Hubbard]], members of the Free Zone believe that the ''auditing'' process and other techniques used in [[dianetics]] and scientology offer genuine benefits.
yet they are often working hand in hand with detractors of the Scientology technology.


The [[Usenet]] [[newsgroup]] ''alt.clearing.technology'' is used by members of the Free Zone to discuss their practices.
The [[Usenet]] [[newsgroup]] ''alt.clearing.technology'' is used by members of the Free Zone to discuss their practices?. They do not practice Scientology.


The name ''Free Zone'' was originally used only by the organization founded by "Captain" Bill Robertson in [[1982]] (now known as ''Freie Zone e.V'' or the ''Free Zone Association''), but is now generally applied to all non-CoS Scientologists.
The name ''Free Zone'' was originally used only by the organization founded by "Captain" Bill Robertson in [[1982]] (now known as
''Freie Zone e.V'' or the ''Free Zone Association''), but is now generally applied to ex-Scientologists who are involved in any off
beat practice.


==The Church of Scientology and the Free Zone==
==The Church of Scientology and the Free Zone==


The Church of Scientology views "rogue" Scientologists with even more disdain than it does those who dismiss Hubbard's teachings outright. It refers to them as "squirrels" — a Scientology term which may be compared to "[[heresy|heretic]]", referring to persons who alter Scientology "tech" or practice it in a nonstandard fashion. A lot of "squirrels" were members of the Church, but were dismissed due to "unethical activities" ("unethical activities" being a catch-all phrase for any unacceptable behaviour).
The Church of Scientology views "rogue" Scientologists with even more disdain than it does those who dismiss Hubbard's teachings
outright. It refers to them as "squirrels" — a Scientology term which refers to persons who alter Scientology "tech" or
practice it in a nonstandard fashion. A lot of "squirrels" were members of the Church, but were dismissed due to "unethical
activities".


The Church of Scientology has taken steps to suppress the Free Zone and shut it down when possible. It has used copyright law to attack the various factions of the Free Zone. Because of this, the organizations that comprise the Free Zone have avoided the use of officially trademarked Scientology words, including the word "Scientology" itself.
The Church of Scientology has taken steps to safeguard its copyrighted materials. Because of this, the organizations that
comprise the Free Zone have avoided the use of officially trademarked Scientology words, including the word "Scientology"
itself.


Controversy over the origins of the word ''Scientology'' has given the Free Zone a way to contest [[List of trademarks owned by the
One basis for the notion that anyone has the right to freely practise according to the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard, whether sanctioned by the Church of Scientology or not, is Hubbard's statement:
Church of Scientology and its affiliates|Scientology's trademarks]]. The Free Zone has publicized a German book published
in [[1934]] entitled ''Scientologie'' by Dr. A. Nordenholz, which has nothing to do with Scientology at all. except for the title
having similarities to the word Scientology - yet they are attempting to make an argument about Scientology's trademark.
Because ''Scientologie'' was not written by Hubbard, they argue, the Church of Scientology is exerting unfair control over its
practice, and it is attempting to enforce a [[monopoly]]. So far, legal efforts to challenge Scientology have failed because each one
of them were without merit.


:''"Dianetics is not in any way covered by legislation anywhere, for no law can prevent one man sitting down and telling another man his troubles, and if anyone wants a monopoly on dianetics, be assured that he wants it for reasons which have to do not with dianetics but with profit."'' <div align="right">&mdash;L. Ron Hubbard, ''Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health'' ([[1950]])</div>
:''"Dianetics is not in any way covered by legislation anywhere, for no law can prevent one man sitting down and telling another man his troubles, and if anyone wants a monopoly on dianetics, be assured that he wants it for reasons which do not have to do with Dianetics but with profit."'' <div align="right">&mdash;L. Ron Hubbard, ''Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health'' ([[1950]])</div>


Some Scientologists who are former or inactive members of the Church consider the Church to be a "squirrel group" because, in their opinion, the Church has altered and does not strictly apply the writings of L. Ron Hubbard.
Some Scientologists who are former or inactive members of the Church consider the Church to be a "squirrel group" because, in their opinion, the Church has altered and does not strictly apply the writings of L. Ron Hubbard. Which is an entirely false claim.

Controversy over the origins of the word ''Scientology'' has given the Free Zone a way to contest [[List of trademarks owned by the Church of Scientology and its affiliates|Scientology's trademarks]]. The Free Zone has publicized a German book published in [[1934]] entitled ''Scientologie'' by Dr. A. Nordenholz (as opposed to Hubbard's ''Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought,'' published in [[1953]]), which they use as the basis of their challenge to Scientology's trademark claims. Because ''Scientologie'' was not written by Hubbard, they argue, the Church of Scientology is exerting unfair control over its practice, and it is attempting to enforce a [[monopoly]]. So far, legal efforts to challenge Scientology have failed; some believe this is due to the fearsome tactics used by Scientology's lawyers (see [[Scientology and the legal system]] for more details).


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Revision as of 03:00, 29 June 2005

The Free Zone is the name used to describe the various individuals leaving the Church of Scientology as they could not measure up to Scientology ethical standards.

Members of the Free Zone are attempting to make it appear that they still believe in the teachings of Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard yet they are often working hand in hand with detractors of the Scientology technology.

The Usenet newsgroup alt.clearing.technology is used by members of the Free Zone to discuss their practices?. They do not practice Scientology.

The name Free Zone was originally used only by the organization founded by "Captain" Bill Robertson in 1982 (now known as Freie Zone e.V or the Free Zone Association), but is now generally applied to ex-Scientologists who are involved in any off beat practice.

The Church of Scientology and the Free Zone

The Church of Scientology views "rogue" Scientologists with even more disdain than it does those who dismiss Hubbard's teachings outright. It refers to them as "squirrels" — a Scientology term which refers to persons who alter Scientology "tech" or practice it in a nonstandard fashion. A lot of "squirrels" were members of the Church, but were dismissed due to "unethical activities".

The Church of Scientology has taken steps to safeguard its copyrighted materials. Because of this, the organizations that comprise the Free Zone have avoided the use of officially trademarked Scientology words, including the word "Scientology" itself.

Controversy over the origins of the word Scientology has given the Free Zone a way to contest [[List of trademarks owned by the Church of Scientology and its affiliates|Scientology's trademarks]]. The Free Zone has publicized a German book published in 1934 entitled Scientologie by Dr. A. Nordenholz, which has nothing to do with Scientology at all. except for the title having similarities to the word Scientology - yet they are attempting to make an argument about Scientology's trademark. Because Scientologie was not written by Hubbard, they argue, the Church of Scientology is exerting unfair control over its practice, and it is attempting to enforce a monopoly. So far, legal efforts to challenge Scientology have failed because each one of them were without merit.

"Dianetics is not in any way covered by legislation anywhere, for no law can prevent one man sitting down and telling another man his troubles, and if anyone wants a monopoly on dianetics, be assured that he wants it for reasons which do not have to do with Dianetics but with profit."
—L. Ron Hubbard, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health (1950)

Some Scientologists who are former or inactive members of the Church consider the Church to be a "squirrel group" because, in their opinion, the Church has altered and does not strictly apply the writings of L. Ron Hubbard. Which is an entirely false claim.

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