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	'''Scientology''' is a set of beliefs and practices invented by American author [[L. Ron Hubbard]], and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a cult, a business or a new religious movement. The most recent published census data indicate that in the United States there were about 25,000 followers (in 2008); around 2,300 followers in England (2011); and about 1,700 each in both Canada (2011) and Australia (2016).		'''Scientology''' is a set of beliefs and practices invented by American author [[L. Ron Hubbard]], and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a [[cult]], a business or a new religious movement. The most recent published census data indicate that in the United States there were about 25,000 followers (in 2008); around 2,300 followers in England (2011); and about 1,700 each in both Canada (2011) and Australia (2016).

	Although it is often linked with [[New Age]] beliefs such as communication with UFOs and extraterrestrials, Scientologists do not consider themselves a part of the New Age movement.		Although it is often linked with [[New Age]] beliefs such as communication with UFOs and extraterrestrials, Scientologists do not consider themselves a part of the New Age movement.
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	==Controversy==		==Controversy==
	In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult.		In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous [[cult]].

	In many countries, including the United States, Scientology is legally recognized as a religion.		In many countries, including the United States, Scientology is legally recognized as a religion.

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	==Early history==		==Early history==
	[[File:L-Ron-Hubbard.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|L. Ron Hubbard in Los Angeles, California in 1950]]		[[File:L-Ron-Hubbard.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|L. Ron Hubbard in Los Angeles, California in 1950]]
	Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called ''Dianetics'', which he represented as a form of therapy. This he promoted through various publications, as well as through the Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation that he established in 1950. The foundation soon entered bankruptcy, and Hubbard lost the rights to his book ''Dianetics'' in 1952. He then recharacterized the subject as a religion and renamed it Scientology, retaining the terminology, doctrines, and the practice of "auditing".		Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called ''Dianetics'', which he represented as a form of therapy. This he promoted through various publications, as well as through the Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation that he established in 1950. The foundation soon entered bankruptcy, and Hubbard lost the rights to his book ''Dianetics'' in 1952. He then recharacterized the subject as a religion and renamed it Scientology, retaining the terminology, doctrines, and the practice of "auditing."

	By 1954, he had regained the rights to ''Dianetics'' and retained both subjects under the umbrella of the Church of Scientology.		By 1954, he had regained the rights to ''Dianetics'' and retained both subjects under the umbrella of the Church of Scientology.

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	'''Scientology''' is a set of beliefs and practices invented by American author [[L. Ron Hubbard]], and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a cult, a business or a new religious movement. The most recent published census data indicate that in the United States there were about 25,000 followers (in 2008); around 2,300 followers in England (2011); and about 1,700 each in both Canada (2011) and Australia (2016).		'''Scientology''' is a set of beliefs and practices invented by American author [[L. Ron Hubbard]], and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a cult, a business or a new religious movement. The most recent published census data indicate that in the United States there were about 25,000 followers (in 2008); around 2,300 followers in England (2011); and about 1,700 each in both Canada (2011) and Australia (2016).

			Although it is often linked with [[New Age]] beliefs such as communication with UFOs and extraterrestrials, Scientologists do not consider themselves a part of the New Age movement.

	==Early history==		==Early history==

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	The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is officially the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for guiding local Scientology churches. Its international headquarters are located at the Gold Base, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California near San Jacinto. Scientology Missions International is under CSI and oversees Scientology missions, which are local Scientology organizations smaller than churches. The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is the organization which owns all the copyrights of the estate of [[L. Ron Hubbard]].		The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is officially the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for guiding local Scientology churches. Its international headquarters are located at the Gold Base, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California near San Jacinto. Scientology Missions International is under CSI and oversees Scientology missions, which are local Scientology organizations smaller than churches. The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is the organization which owns all the copyrights of the estate of [[L. Ron Hubbard]].

	All Scientology management organizations are controlled exclusively by members of the Sea Org, which is a legally nonexistent paramilitary organization for the "elite, innermost dedicated core of Scientologists". David Miscavige is the highest-ranking Sea Org officer, holding the rank of captain.		All Scientology management organizations are controlled exclusively by members of the Sea Org, which is a legally nonexistent paramilitary organization for the "elite, innermost dedicated core of Scientologists." David Miscavige is the highest-ranking Sea Org officer, holding the rank of captain.

	==Controversy==		==Controversy==
	In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult.		In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult.

	In ~~some~~ countries, including the United States, ~~it has legal recognition~~ as a religion.		In many countries, including the United States, Scientology is legally recognized as a religion.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	==Controversy==		==Controversy==
	In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult. In some countries, it has ~~managed to attain~~ legal recognition as a religion.		In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult.

			In some countries, including the United States, it has legal recognition as a religion.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	==Early history==		==Early history==
	[[File:L-Ron-Hubbard.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|L. Ron Hubbard in Los Angeles, California in 1950]]		[[File:L-Ron-Hubbard.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|L. Ron Hubbard in Los Angeles, California in 1950]]
	Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called Dianetics, which he represented as a form of therapy. This he promoted through various publications, as well as through the Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation that he established in 1950. The foundation soon entered bankruptcy, and Hubbard lost the rights to his book Dianetics in 1952. He then recharacterized the subject as a religion and renamed it Scientology, retaining the terminology, doctrines, and the practice of "auditing".		Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called ''Dianetics'', which he represented as a form of therapy. This he promoted through various publications, as well as through the Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation that he established in 1950. The foundation soon entered bankruptcy, and Hubbard lost the rights to his book ''Dianetics'' in 1952. He then recharacterized the subject as a religion and renamed it Scientology, retaining the terminology, doctrines, and the practice of "auditing".

	By 1954, he had regained the rights to Dianetics and retained both subjects under the umbrella of the Church of Scientology.		By 1954, he had regained the rights to ''Dianetics'' and retained both subjects under the umbrella of the Church of Scientology.

	==Beliefs==		==Beliefs==

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	'''Scientology''' is a set of beliefs and practices invented by American author L. Ron Hubbard, and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a cult, a business or a new religious movement. The most recent published census data indicate that in the United States there were about 25,000 followers (in 2008); around 2,300 followers in England (2011); and about 1,700 each in both Canada (2011) and Australia (2016).		'''Scientology''' is a set of beliefs and practices invented by American author [[L. Ron Hubbard]], and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a cult, a business or a new religious movement. The most recent published census data indicate that in the United States there were about 25,000 followers (in 2008); around 2,300 followers in England (2011); and about 1,700 each in both Canada (2011) and Australia (2016).

	==Early history==		==Early history==
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	==Leadership==		==Leadership==
	The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is officially the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for guiding local Scientology churches. Its international headquarters are located at the Gold Base, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California near San Jacinto. Scientology Missions International is under CSI and oversees Scientology missions, which are local Scientology organizations smaller than churches. The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is the organization which owns all the copyrights of the estate of L. Ron Hubbard.		The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is officially the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for guiding local Scientology churches. Its international headquarters are located at the Gold Base, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California near San Jacinto. Scientology Missions International is under CSI and oversees Scientology missions, which are local Scientology organizations smaller than churches. The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is the organization which owns all the copyrights of the estate of [[L. Ron Hubbard]].

	All Scientology management organizations are controlled exclusively by members of the Sea Org, which is a legally nonexistent paramilitary organization for the "elite, innermost dedicated core of Scientologists". David Miscavige is the highest-ranking Sea Org officer, holding the rank of captain.		All Scientology management organizations are controlled exclusively by members of the Sea Org, which is a legally nonexistent paramilitary organization for the "elite, innermost dedicated core of Scientologists". David Miscavige is the highest-ranking Sea Org officer, holding the rank of captain.

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	==Controversy==		==Controversy==
	In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult. In some countries, it has managed to attain legal recognition as a religion.		In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult. In some countries, it has managed to attain legal recognition as a religion.

			==External links==
			* [https://www.scientology.org/ Official website]
			* [https://www.scientology.tv/ Scientology TV website]

	[[Category:Religions]]		[[Category:Religions]]

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	~~[[File:Scientology-croce.png\|thumb]]~~		'''Scientology''' is a set of beliefs and practices invented by American author L. Ron Hubbard, and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a cult, a business or a new religious movement. The most recent published census data indicate that in the United States there were about 25,000 followers (in 2008); around 2,300 followers in England (2011); and about 1,700 each in both Canada (2011) and Australia (2016).
	~~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. The ~~movement has been~~ the ~~subject of a number of controversies~~, and ~~the Church of Scientology has been described by government inquiries~~, ~~international parliamentary bodies, scholars, law lords, and numerous superior court judgements as~~ both ~~a dangerous cult~~ and a manipulative profit-making business. In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult. In some countries, it has managed to attain legal recognition as a religion.

			==Early history==
			[[File:L-Ron-Hubbard.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|L. Ron Hubbard in Los Angeles, California in 1950]]
			Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called Dianetics, which he represented as a form of therapy. This he promoted through various publications, as well as through the Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation that he established in 1950. The foundation soon entered bankruptcy, and Hubbard lost the rights to his book Dianetics in 1952. He then recharacterized the subject as a religion and renamed it Scientology, retaining the terminology, doctrines, and the practice of "auditing".

			By 1954, he had regained the rights to Dianetics and retained both subjects under the umbrella of the Church of Scientology.

			==Beliefs==
			Scientology followers believe that a human is an immortal, spiritual being (Thetan) that is resident in a physical body. The Thetan has had innumerable past lives and it is observed in advanced (and – within the movement – secret) Scientology texts that lives preceding the Thetan's arrival on Earth were lived in extraterrestrial cultures. Scientology doctrine states that any Scientologist undergoing "auditing" will eventually come across and recount a common series of events. Part of these events include reference to an extraterrestrial life-form called Xenu. The secret Scientology texts say this was a ruler of a confederation of planets 70 million years ago, who brought billions of alien beings to Earth and then killed them with thermonuclear weapons. Despite being kept secret from most followers, this forms the central mythological framework of Scientology's ostensible soteriology – attainment of a status referred to by Scientologists as "clear."

			Scientology does not preach or impose a particular idea of [[Yahweh\|God]] on Scientologists. Rather, people are expected to discover the truth through their own observations as their awareness advances.

			==Leadership==
	The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is officially the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for guiding local Scientology churches. Its international headquarters are located at the Gold Base, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California near San Jacinto. Scientology Missions International is under CSI and oversees Scientology missions, which are local Scientology organizations smaller than churches. The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is the organization which owns all the copyrights of the estate of L. Ron Hubbard.		The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is officially the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for guiding local Scientology churches. Its international headquarters are located at the Gold Base, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California near San Jacinto. Scientology Missions International is under CSI and oversees Scientology missions, which are local Scientology organizations smaller than churches. The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is the organization which owns all the copyrights of the estate of L. Ron Hubbard.

	All Scientology management organizations are controlled exclusively by members of the Sea Org, which is a legally nonexistent paramilitary organization for the "elite, innermost dedicated core of Scientologists". David Miscavige is the highest-ranking Sea Org officer, holding the rank of captain.		All Scientology management organizations are controlled exclusively by members of the Sea Org, which is a legally nonexistent paramilitary organization for the "elite, innermost dedicated core of Scientologists". David Miscavige is the highest-ranking Sea Org officer, holding the rank of captain.

	[[Category: ~~Organizations~~]]		==Controversy==
			In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult. In some countries, it has managed to attain legal recognition as a religion.

			[[Category:Religions]]

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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. The movement has been the subject of a number of controversies, and the Church of Scientology has been described by government inquiries, international parliamentary bodies, scholars, law lords, and numerous superior court judgements as both a dangerous cult and a manipulative profit-making business. In 1979, several executives of the Church were convicted and imprisoned for multiple offenses by a U.S. Federal Court. The Church itself was convicted of fraud by a French court in 2009, a decision upheld by the supreme Court of Cassation in 2013. The German government classifies Scientology as an anti-constitutional sect. In France, it has been classified as a dangerous cult. In some countries, it has managed to attain legal recognition as a religion.

The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is officially the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for guiding local Scientology churches. Its international headquarters are located at the Gold Base, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California near San Jacinto. Scientology Missions International is under CSI and oversees Scientology missions, which are local Scientology organizations smaller than churches. The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is the organization which owns all the copyrights of the estate of L. Ron Hubbard.

All Scientology management organizations are controlled exclusively by members of the Sea Org, which is a legally nonexistent paramilitary organization for the "elite, innermost dedicated core of Scientologists". David Miscavige is the highest-ranking Sea Org officer, holding the rank of captain.

[[Category: Organizations]]