Scientology is a controversial organization often debated regarding its status as a religion or a cult. Founded by L. Ron Hubbard, a former science fiction writer, it originated from his self-help book "
was the religion started intentionally or was it a mistake to where people just kinda started it themselves
what are their main beliefs and "rules"
created from a science fiction, L.Ron Hubbard writer who wrote a self help book titles "Dianetics"
Tom Cruise
the church goes after actors a lot, seeing as how many of their "practices" or "rituals" are like acting class techniques
friends with David Miscavige
top member and figure in the church
how do you become a Scientologist
how does someone fall into becoming a Scientologist? are they kinda recruited in a way or do they see all of the garbage commercials they produce?
there are "levels" of being a Scientologist, each level requires certain practices and learning, each with a price tag
David Miscavige
took over from L.Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard was also in the Navy
L.Ron Hubbard was a previous science fiction author of the self help book "Dianetics"
current leader of the Church of Scientology and a main face of many of their dealings
rumors of violent/abusive with church members
religion/cult
sub organization within the church called the "sea org"
the navy relationship may come from Hubbard's history with the U.S military earlier in his life
its an american navy styled organization where all of the members wear navy soldier style uniforms and they all live on a ship that moves throughout different parts of the ocean
Illegal practices within the church?
Is scientology recognized as a church or as a cult by the U.S government?