Scientology And The Floof Goofers

This just posted on SA:

"Thank you for contacting The Coca-Cola Company regarding a possible association with the Church of Scientology.

As an enterprise conducting business in more than 200 countries, The Coca-Cola Company respects diverse cultures and beliefs around the world. However, the Company is not affiliated with any specific religion, including the Church of Scientology.

In regards to the booklet, “The Way to Happiness,” Coca-Cola Pakistan made a donation to the National Office of The Way to Happiness Pakistan in Karachi, Pakistan. This small donation was made with the specific understanding that The Way to Happiness was a Non-Government Organization (NGO), with no religious affiliation, providing non-religious support for the local community, including services for the blind. Coca-Cola Pakistan’s contribution was made with the good faith understanding that the National Office of The Way to Happiness Pakistan provided goods and services -- books, Braille imprints, language translations, etc.—to the needy and handicapped similar to other non-profit organizations active in Pakistan. In soliciting the contribution, The Way to Happiness Pakistan did not indicate an affiliation with the Church of Scientology.

The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Pakistan will not renew donations for “The Way to Happiness.”

In case you missed it, this letter is in reference to a video that shows David Miscavige bragging about international sponsorship from Coca-Cola, Dell, 7-11 and Philips Electronics. Check it out here.

People immediately began contacting those companies to ask about this, and so far every response has been along the lines of Coke's reply above. Dell, Philips and 7-11 were also unaware they were funding front groups for a cult. Even Kimora Lee, who was featured in the video as a celebrity who distributed Scientology literature, was quick to deny any connection. And now the CoS has lost their sponsorship for good.

This is one of the many ways that lazy, "takes five minutes and you never even have to leave your computer desk" internet activism has actually made a difference.

When the truth is on your side, one phone call or letter can be all it takes to goof the enemy's floof.