🔐Scientology is a form of mind control and thought reform.
🌌Scientologists believe they have lived for trillions of years and possess godlike powers.
🧩Scientology is an elaborate and hierarchical organization controlled by David Miscavige.
🌐Scientology employs harassment and smear campaigns against its critics.
💰Despite claiming millions of members, Scientology's actual membership is around 25,000.
What is Scientology?
—Scientology is an authoritarian cult founded by L. Ron Hubbard that uses mind control and thought reform techniques to manipulate its followers.
What do Scientologists believe?
—Scientologists believe they have lived for trillions of years and possess godlike powers that can be restored through the practice of Scientology.
Who controls Scientology?
—Scientology is controlled by its leader, David Miscavige, who determines the actions and policies of the organization.
How does Scientology handle criticism?
—Scientology employs harassment tactics, including invasive investigations and smear campaigns, to silence and discredit its critics.
How many members does Scientology have?
—Despite claiming millions of members, Scientology's actual membership is around 25,000 worldwide.
00:00Scientology agents gather information about individuals and their acquaintances.
00:55John Atack, an expert on Scientology, provides insight into the organization.
05:47Scientologists are followers of Lafayette Ronald Hubbard and believe in their divine powers.
09:50John Atack explains his reasons for joining Scientology and the hierarchical structure of the organization.
12:50Scientology employs strategies like fair game and noisy investigation to silence critics and ex-members.
