The Church of Scientology is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, although its religious activities are questionable. Millions of dollars of tax exempt money were and continue to be used for funding smear campaigns against those people who speak out against the Church. These campaigns are conducted by establishing hate websites, hiring private investigators for harassment, and creating smear videos. Their fundraisers are illegitimate, and the funds that are raised for specific purposes are not used for that stated purpose. The abuses listed previously are only financial in nature, as they relate to the revocation of tax exempt status. But, you must keep in mind the fact that forced abortions are common amongst church clergy, and families are separated through 'disconnection'



