2008-07-23 09:48:42 - July 26, 2008 marks the 7 month anniversary since the release of the
now infamous "Message to Scientology" video on youtube, the day that
the majority of Anonymous consider to be the start of the Anti-Scientology Chanology Movement. From 11 a.m. (local time)
onwards, thousands of Anonymous will take to the streets of Sydney to protest peacefully against the actions of the Church of Scientology. This will include members of Anonymous from all over Australia as a show of force.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

‘Operation Anonville' - A National Protest Against the Church of Scientology

Saturday, July 26th 2008. July 26, 2008 marks the 7 month anniversary since the release of the now infamous "Message to Scientology" video on youtube, the day that the majority of Anonymous consider to be the start of the Anti-Scientology Chanology Movement. From 11 a.m. (local time)
onwards, thousands of Anonymous will take to the streets of Sydney to protest peacefully against the actions of the Church of Scientology. This will include members of Anonymous from all over Australia as a show of force.

Anonymous is a grassroots collective comprised of ordinary people from all walks of life, from former Scientologists and long-time
cult activists, to college students and corporate professionals,

all united in recognition of the malign nature of the Church of Scientology, the danger it poses to society, and the necessity of action. Since the campaign's inception in January, over 10,000 activists from around the world have joined Anonymous' fight, and millions have been made aware of the dangers posed by the Church and its practices.

Multiple governments [1] have become aware of the perverse tactics of Scientology, and are beginning to take positive steps in reducing the damage it perpetrates. Under increasing pressure from media, police departments [2] and the tide of public opinion,

Scientology has gone on the attack. In recent weeks, Anonymous protesters have been stalked and threatened with legal action in an attempt to dissuade them from protesting, and silence their criticism. Anonymous remain undaunted, and will continue to confront the cult and its numerous front groups wherever they pose a threat.

Anonymous hopes that public displays of opposition to Scientology's abuses will promote useful debate among Scientologists and members of the public leading to a better understanding of the true nature and merits of the Scientology organisation and an end to perceived abuses.

For more information about the event, please visit wiki.auschanology.org/Operation_Anonville_-_July_26th_2008/Plans

For more information on the Church of Scientology and Anonymous, an info package has been created and is available for download at img1.anonbw.com/press/GoldInfoPack.pdf

References:

* [1] BBC NEWS | Europe | Germany moves to ban Scientology: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7133867.stm
* [2] Authorities in Belgium raid Church of Scientology - Wikinews, the free news source: en.wikinews.org/wiki/Authorities_in_Belgium_raid_Church_of_Scien ..

Anonymous: Project Chanology Information:

* Are you ready to Go Anonymous? Fight the Church of Scientology - Ask us Why: www.goanonymous.org/
* Australian Anonymous Information - AnonAus.com
* Stop Scientology Abuses on "You Found The Card": www.youfoundthecard.com/
* Why We Protest: www.whyweprotest.net/
* Scientology Activism and Organization on "Enturbulation.org": www.enturbulation.org/
* Project Chanology on "Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Chanology