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For example, the absence of a clear definition for 'religion' or 'religious worship' has resulted in unresolved and uncertain status for Scientology in some countries. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Some local branches of Scientology do not meet the legal prerequisites for recognition as a religion-supporting organization in certain countries, and still other ...
[200] [201] Joined Scientology and achieved the status of "Clear". [202] Cyril Vosper: 1935–2004 1968 Author and deprogrammer; wrote The Mind Benders which was the first book on Scientology to be written by an ex-member and the first critical book on Scientology to be published. [203] Matt Willis: 1983– 2008
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 ...
TikTokers are dabbling in Scientology, thanks to a popular personality test making the rounds. People are taking the Oxford Capacity Analysis (OCA) quiz to identify character traits that will ...
An anonymous plaintiff is claiming kidnapping, abuse and more in a suit filed against the Church of Scientology and its current leader, David Miscavige. Church of Scientology bombshell lawsuit ...
“The Church of Scientology presents a facade to the outside world to disguise what, in reality, is nothing more than a cult built on mind control,” the lawsuit alleges. The controversial ...
Church of Scientology was incorporated in California on February 18, 1954. Two years later it was officially renamed to Church of Scientology of California on June 19, 1956. That corporation was restated in August 1982, dissolved on December 30, 2002, and terminated with the California Secretary of State on November 18, 2004.
Since then, the U.S. Department of State has formally criticized several European countries, including Germany and France, for religious discrimination against Scientologists. [6] [7] In March 1997, the New York Times published an article chronicling "Scientology's puzzling journey from tax rebel to tax exempt" in the United States. [7]