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  1. Definition and classification

    The sociologist Stephen A. Kent views the Church of Scientology as "a multifaceted transnational corporation, … See more

    Scientology - Wikipedia

    • Scientology is a set of beliefs and practices invented by the American author L. Ron Hubbard, and an associated movement. It is variously defined as a cult, a business, a religion, a scam, or a new religious movement. Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called Dianetics, which he represented as a form of therapy. An organization that he established in … See more

    History

    As the 1950s developed, Hubbard saw the advantages of having his Scientology movement legally recognised as a religion. In an April 1953 letter to Helen O'Brien, his US business manager, he proposed that Scientology … See more

    Beliefs and practices

    Hubbard lies at the core of Scientology and his writings remain the source of its doctrines and practices. Sociologist of religion David G. Bromley describes Scientology as Hubbard's "personal synthesis o… See more

    The Church of Scientology

    The Church of Scientology is headquartered at "Gold Base" in Riverside County, California, where the highest Sea Org officials work, and at "Flag Land Base" in Clearwater, Florida. The organization operates on … See more

    Free Zone and independent Scientology

    The terms "Free Zone", "Freezone" and "Independent Scientology" are used by those who practice Scientology outside of the purview of the Church of Scientology. Free Zoners believe that Church of Scientology … See more

    Controversies

    Urban described the Church of Scientology as "the world's most controversial new religion", while Lewis termed it "arguably the most persistently controversial" of contemporary new religious movements. According t… See more

    Disputes over legal status

    The legal status of Scientology or Scientology-related organizations differs between jurisdictions. Scientology was legally recognized as a tax-exempt religion in Australia, Portugal, and Spain. Scientology … See more

     
  1. Founded in 1954 on Hubbard’s teachings, and now led by David Miscavige, Scientology has spread from its origins in Southern California throughout the United States and the world, generating a lot of debate along the way.
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    Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called Dianetics, which he represented as a form of therapy. An organization that he established in 1950 to promote it went bankrupt, and Hubbard lost the rights to his book Dianetics in 1952. He then recharacterized his ideas as a religion, likely for tax purposes, and renamed them Scientology.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology
    Successful science-fiction author L. Ron Hubbard developed Scientology in the mid-20th century. His original beliefs were published in 1950 in a book called "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" and later refined, expanded upon and codified in the practices of the Church of Scientology, which was established in 1953.
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  5. Scientology, explained | CNN

    WEBMar 22, 2017 · Scientology describes itself as a religion that was founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard. At the core of Scientology is a belief that each human has a reactive mind that responds to life’s...

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  7. Timeline of Scientology - Wikipedia

    WEBThis is a Timeline of Scientology and its forerunner Dianetics, particularly its foundation and development by author L. Ron Hubbard as well as general publications, articles, books and other milestones. Part of a series on.

  8. SCIENTOLOGY: ITS BACKGROUND AND ORIGINS

  9. Scientology: What Is It and Where Did It Come From?

    WEBJul 31, 2014 · Scientology is a relatively new religion that has managed to draw interest from people around the world and grow faster than any other modern religion. Its belief system was first proposed by famous writer L. …

  10. The Real Science behind Scientology | Scientific …

    WEBNov 1, 2011 · The real science behind Scientology seems to be an understanding of the very human need, as social animals, to be part of a supportive group—and the willingness of people to pay handsomely for...

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