#170: A Brief History of Scientology

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It is, by some standards, the most successful modern religion.


Discover how Scientology went from the pseudo-medical ideas of an
out-of-luck science fiction writer to a religion that counts some
of the world's most famous film stars among its believers.





The early life of L. Ron Hubbard

Discovering a talent as a science fiction writer

L. Ron Hubbard's naval career

Moving to Los Angeles and developing a self-help system

The publication of Dianetics, a book that contained "more
promises and less evidence per page than any publication since
the invention of printing"

L. Ron Hubbard's theory about how the brain worked

Turning Dianetics into a religion

Charging large amounts of money to believers

Making extravagant purchases all over the world

Scientology's legal troubles

Launching the Sea Org

Adding to the doctrine of Scientology

The disappearance and death of L. Ron Hubbard

David Miscavige: a new leader arises

How many Scientologists are there?

Advertising at The Super Bowl

Hollywood Scientologists: Tom Cruise & John Travolta

Criticisms of Scientology

Scientology's tax battle in the United States

What actually is a religion?




Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scientology


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