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3 days ago · In 1955, Hubbard created a list of 63 celebrities targeted for conversion to Scientology. Prominent celebrities who have joined the organization include John Travolta, Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley, Nancy Cartwright, and Juliette Lewis. The Church uses celebrity involvement to make itself appear more desirable.
3 days ago · Scientology has had a written program governing celebrity recruitment since at least 1955, when L. Ron Hubbard created "Project Celebrity", offering rewards to Scientologists who recruited targeted celebrities, and another church document pointed to the importance of "using Scientology celebrities to mold the opinions of their publics."
- December 1953
- L. Ron Hubbard
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3 days ago · Hubbard created Scientology in 1952 after losing the intellectual rights to his literature on Dianetics in bankruptcy. He would lead the Church of Scientology , variously described as a cult , [1] a new religious movement , or a business, until his death in 1986.
- George Washington University (dropped out)
- Jamie DeWolf (great-grandson)
- Inventor of Scientology
15 hours ago · The ship is the 174-foot TSMY Bolivar, an erstwhile submarine chaser which has been in and out of mothballs more than once before being whipped into its present shape as a research and training vessel for the Church of Scientology. The man in black with the white collar is Rev. Neil Sarfati, port captain and counselor.
5 days ago · In March, we got interested in which of Scientology’s celebrities were showing up to help church leader David Miscavige steer the organization out of the pandemic. We went through Scientology’s own press releases at its websites in order to determine who had made the scene at the big annual events.
2 days ago · L. Ron Hubbard was a prolific science fiction writer and founded the Church of Scientology, leaving a controversial legacy that continues to influence millions worldwide. Hubbard’s diverse interests, from navigation to spiritual teachings, shaped his fascinating life, making him a complex and influential figure in history. Table of Contents.
Apr 30, 2024 · Leah Remini, raised as a Scientologist from childhood, left the church in 2013 and became an outspoken critic. The actress created the documentary series 'Scientology and the Aftermath' in 2016, to expose the church's practices. © Getty Images
