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The Church of Scientology publicly classifies itself as a religion, [1] but scholars and other observers regard it as a business, because the organization operates more like a for-profit business than a religious institution. [2] Some scholars of sociology working in religious studies consider it a new religious movement.
The central practice of Scientology is an activity known as auditing, which seeks to elevate an adherent to a state of Clear, one of freedom from the influences of the reactive mind. The practice is one wherein a counselor called an "auditor" addresses a series of questions to a preclear , observes and records the preclear's responses, and ...
The Church of Scientology is a group of interconnected corporate entities and other organizations devoted to the practice, administration and dissemination of Scientology, which is variously defined as a cult, a business, or a new religious movement. [7]
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, or a scam. [11]
By Alan Farnham The federal government is accusing a Miami business of having forced employees to practice Scientology. Dynamic Medical Services, which provides medical and chiropractic treatment ...
Several of the Church's practices resemble business operations, including paying recruiters a cut of the money made from the people they attract and the franchising network that results in large revenues for the highest levels of the Church. Such activities distinguish Scientology from other religious organizations.
A judge ruled in favor of Scientology in the case due to First Amendment protections for religions and their practices, among other things. That led to the FBI investigation being dropped in 2011 .
Since its inception in 1954, the Church of Scientology has been involved in a number of controversies, including its stance on psychiatry, Scientology's legitimacy as a religion, the Church's aggressive attitude in dealing with its perceived enemies and critics, [1] [2] allegations of mistreatment of members, and predatory financial practices; [3] for example, the high cost of religious ...