I found that it an odd approach that Boston Legal was taking regarding Scientology. Apparently the writers very carefully tip toed through their choice of words regarding Scientology. Nevertheless, an argument could be made they went as far as they could to discredit Scientology. It wasn't obvious that they were doing to increase ratings. I actually detected a bit of dry humor regarding Scientolgoy and other religions but I wasn't amused. Somewhere in there I felt the issue of separation of church and state almost developed, but again like South Park it is not a show that I take seriously. Bottom line - I personally believe in freedom of speech as well as freedom of religion in spite of their being abused in the name of making money. I personally would neither lower myself to doing this nor be a victim of it but otherwise "Boston Legal" is a brilliant if light take on the legal industry.