Church of Scientology

Scientology''s long and complex journey to recognition as a religion

Scientology is one of the wealthiest and most powerful new religions to emerge in the past century. To its detractors, L. Ron Hubbard''s space-age mysticism is a moneymaking scam and sinister brainwashing cult. But to its adherents, it is humanity''s brightest hope. Few religious movements have been subject to public scrutiny like...