LOS ANGELES -- Anti-Scientology protesters gathered in front of the Los Angeles chapter of the Church of Scientology Sunday, part of an umbrella effort with other protests across the United States, Canada, Europe.

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The protest, which took place on Sunset Boulevard, was organized by an online coalition known as “Anonymous.”

The group said their efforts are focused toward their conflict with many Scientology ideals, including “Disconnection,” which protesters said encourages Scientologists to cut ties with family members.

“Anonymous” said they chose Feb. 10 because it coincides with the birthday of Lisa McPherson, a woman who died while in the care of a Scientology branch 13 years ago.

An entry written by a group member detailing the rally’s mission statement appeared on the Web site Craigslist.

It said: "It is is a peaceful rally. Anonymous is everyone and everywhere. We have no leaders, no single entity directing us -- only the collective outrage of individuals, guiding our hand in the current efforts to bring awareness. We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. We will be heard. Expect us.”

The Church of Scientology’s Oceania branch said that they condemn the actions of “Anonymous,” calling them “cyber-terrorists.”

In a statement issued Sunday, the church said, "Anonymous is perpetrating religious hate crimes against Churches of Scientology and individual Scientologists for no reason other than religious bigotry.

"It is Anonymous that has repeatedly attempted to suppress free speech through illegal assaults on church Web sites so as to prevent internet users from obtaining information.

"They have also engaged in other harassment including threats of violence in telephone calls, fax transmissions and e-mails, not to mention the anonymous mailing of white powder to dozens of our churches."