Original sentence: Another referred to the group as a "pathetic" group of "computer geeks".One spokesperson stated that members of the group "have got some wrong information" about Scientology.Some detractors of Scientology have criticized the actions of Project Chanology, asserting that they merely provide the Church of Scientology with the opportunity to "play the religious persecution card"
Edited sentence: While many have praised the group for attacking a questionable and possibly subversive organization, some detractors of Scientology have criticized the actions of Project Chanology, asserting that they merely provide the Church of Scientology with the opportunity to "play the religious persecution card"