Actually, I know Jeff - having corresponded with him in the past. IMO, he's actually a very decent guy and strives to be accurate in his reporting.
He's just protecting his butt against the inevitable lawsuit and harassment by Scientologists if he blatantly said it is all a crock. He did word the piece in a manner that gave the implication there are some problems with it - just look at his referencing an anti-Scientology website. Think the Co$ is happy with that?
Well that is special. He can word it any way he likes. It's a CULT!
And equating their position on psychiatry with the Catholic Church's stand on abortion is something I cannot get my mind around. Sorry.