A Florida woman is suing the Church of Scientology, known for its famous members, somewhat cult status, and an origin story just slightly more outlandish than that of all monotheistic religions. The woman alleges that her son’s suicide occurred because his scientologist father denied him access to antidepressant medication prescribed to the 20 year old boy. The father, apparently under the encouragement of two other church members, locked up the meds in an act of adherence to his religious teachings, which stipulate that such medical treatments are just plain bad for the alien spirits that reside in each of us.
The Church of Scientology has denied any liability for the boy’s actions, stating that the church members who influenced the father were not leaders and that the entire happening took place off of church grounds. Yet to be blamed are violent video games, Marilyn Manson, and Florida’s lax gun control laws.
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