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Scientology has attracted negative publicity since its founding, [467] with criticism of the Scientology organization coming from government agencies, the media, and anti-cult groups. [206] Much material critical of the organization was written by ex-members such as Cyril Vosper , Bent Corydon , and Jon Atack . [ 264 ]
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 ...
Members of the public entering a Scientology center or mission are offered a "free personality test" called the Oxford Capacity Analysis by Scientology literature. The test, despite its name and the claims of Scientology literature, has no connection to Oxford University or any other research body.
“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 ...
"Scientology has been sending people out to physically intimidate the protesters," said Aaron Smith-Levin, a Florida-based former Scientologist who has attended some of the recent protests in Los ...
While "Scientology" generally refers to the David Miscavige-led Church of Scientology, other groups are practicing Scientology. These groups, collectively known as the Free Zone or as Independent Scientologists, consist of both former members of the Church of Scientology and new followers of the movement.
Jenna Elfman calls the controversy surrounding the Church of Scientology, of which she has been a member for 30 years, “boring. ... Why am I going to go: ‘You know, let me put some negativity ...
[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