I think I should point this out to the posters here who seem confused:
The French Church of Scientology is not on trial for their beliefs, but for their illegal practices such as fraud or threats. The justice system couldn't care less about what scientologists believe, it cares about what they DO and whether it's legal or not.
It's not about banning beliefs or ideologies, it's about stopping criminal activities. Even if the Church is disolved or banned, people can still be scientologists, and start a new, clean scientology organization that will avoid illegal activities.
Stop implying that this is religious persecution. It's the justice doing its job of fighting criminal organizations.

I don't think Scientology qualifies as a legitimate religion. The leadership of this dangerous cult would like the respect (as displayed beautifully by the above comments) which accompanies the title of 'religion' and the legitimacy it entails. It should not be given to them. Please learn about a little about L.R.Hubbard and think you will agree with me.

I've come across a few of these posts about Scientology. I'm not a believer in the religion but then again I don't believe in Christianity as well. I am free spiritual person and follow my Native tribe religion more or less, but I do feel that everyone should have their right to practice their religion. I don't see anything wrong with Scientology quite honestly. Religion is a belief and if it makes a person feel closer to their maker and to people then so let them be. It's funny how people refuse to learn about other cultures when it is so much different from their own. I am a Aboriginal from Canada and am sad that my culture is slowing vanishing because people refuse to learn about our culture and spiritual practices and our youth are converting to other religions and beliefs just so they feel like they fit in.

In regards to Scientology, it’s a religion and should be allowed in any country.

EXCELLENT NEWS!! Finally we, the people of France, are being protected by our elected Government and Legal system from organisations who are out to bleed individuals dry of their money.