The 2007 Multifaith Calendar produced by the Vancouver-based Multifaith Action Society will for the first time include the religion of Scientology amongst the world's faiths it celebrates. The Calendar which has been in existence since 1987 and is widely distributed throughout North America currently shows the dates of significant religious holidays of thirteen world religions along with a brief explanation of each.
The 2007 version will include Scientology and its days of celebration which are March 13th, the birthday of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard; May 9th, Dianetics Day, celebrating the release of the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950; Auditor's Day; the second Sunday of September which commemorates the work of Scientology ministers in bringing spiritual freedom to Mankind and October 7th which recognizes the founding of the International Association of Scientologists in 1984 and its purpose to expand and safeguard the Scientology religion.
Barry Cooke, executive director of the Multifaith Action Society, said "Scientology is well-recognized through its theology, long-standing work in the community and fellowship with other faiths for the common good. We welcome them to be included in our calendar."
Through the beauty of its design and its simplicity the Multifaith Calendar invites interest and understanding of the different faiths it highlights. It is often used in settings with religiously diverse populations such as public schools and colleges, in programs of education about religions, institutions including prisons, military and hospital chaplaincy offices, interfaith agencies, businesses, and the media.
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