The Church of Scientology will again open its doors to the
diverse community of Nashville for Friendship Day in what will be the church’s
sixth celebration of the day.  This year,
the church plans to involve youth voices with a panel discussion, and other
activities for young people.  The International Day of Friendship was established by the
United Nations General Assembly in 2011 in the belief that “friendship between
peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and
build bridges between communities.” The Church of Scientology partners in this effort with The Way
to Happiness Association of Tennessee, which provides a community betterment
program based on the book The Way to
Happiness by L. Ron Hubbard. The initiative is predicated on the fact that
one’s survival depends on the survival of others—and that without the survival
of others, neither joy nor happiness is attainable. Several precepts in the book
promote dialogue and friendship, among them “Respect the Religious Beliefs of
Others,” “Be Worthy of Trust,” and “Try to Treat Others As You Would Want Them
to Treat You.” The Friendship Day event will be held at the end of July. For
more information, or to participate, email [email protected] or visit twthtn.org.
 For more information on the Church of Scientology, its programs
or upcoming events, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.