Scientology controversy

This article examines controversial issues involving Scientology and its affiliated organizations. For a fuller examination of Scientology, see the main article.

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Scientologists draw a distinction between the Church of Scientology and the beliefs and rituals of Scientology, and point out that just as untoward behavior by the Vatican does not invalidate Catholic dogma, allegations against managers of the Church should not taint the entire subject of Scientology. Indeed, there are those who practice a brand of Scientology entirely outside the Church of Scientology?they affiliate under the name Free Zone?although the Church considers this an illegal use of Scientology materials. In the case of Scientology, however, boundaries between the organization and the religion are often unclear. Some of the issues below relate to actions of Church leaders, some to L. Ron Hubbard's private behavior, and some to Hubbard's writings, which are the sacred texts of Scientology.

Related Topics:
Church of Scientology - Scientology - Vatican - Catholic - Free Zone

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Related material is available in several other articles, including L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology beliefs and practices, Church of Scientology, Scientology and the legal system, and Scientology and psychiatry.

Related Topics:
L. Ron Hubbard - Scientology beliefs and practices - Church of Scientology - Scientology and the legal system - Scientology and psychiatry

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