17 Mar 2006
'South Park'-Scientology Battle Rages On

Ohmigod! They've killed Kenny! Scientology may finally have bitten off more than they can chew.

'South Park' creators Trey Parker, left, and Matt Stone pose at their offices in Los Angeles on Oct. 14, 2005. The battle between the pair and the celebrity-endorsed religion of Scientology, raged on this week in a tempest over a controversial episode mocking outspoken Scientologist Tom Cruise. They said Thursday, March 16, 2006, they won't relent in their feud against the religion, based on the self-help book 'Dianetics' by founder/science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard.( AP Photo/Ann Johansson)AP - "South Park" has declared war on Scientology. Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the animated satire, are digging in against the celebrity-endorsed religion after a controversial episode mocking outspoken Scientologist Tom Cruise was yanked abruptly from the schedule Wednesday — with Internet rumors it was covert warfare by Cruise that led to its departure.

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