Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.
Scientology publications such as Freedom magazine often blame the government or the mental health profession for the Church's troubles, and make a point of mentioning Scientology's religious status, supporting their point with quotations from experts in religious studies. It's true that governments and doctors aren't perfect, but the Scientologists' argument is a red herring for two reasons. Critical speech is not necessarily persecution. The same bills of rights that grant religious freedom also grant the freedom to voice opinions, even controversial or unpopular ones. According to the Consitutions of Canada or the United States, people have a right to believe whatever religion they want, whether it is right or wrong.