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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. | ||