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Scientology - Free Encyclopedia (837 words) |
 | Scientology is a system of beliefs and teachings, originally established as a secular philosophy in 1952 by author L. |
 | Scientology's doctrines were established by Hubbard over some 43 years from 1952 through to his death in January 1986, issued in the form of thousands of lectures, bulletins, policies, books and pamphlets. |
 | Although "Scientology" is most often used as shorthand for the Church of Scientology, a number of groups practice Scientology and Dianetics outside of the fold of the official Church. |
| Scientology: Information From Answers.com (2944 words) |
 | Scientology is officially represented by the controversial Church of Scientology. |
 | Scientology's doctrines were established by Hubbard over some 33 years from 1952 through to his death in January 1986, issued in the form of thousands of lectures, books, essays, and policies. |
 | Scientology's response to criticism was to issue a statement insisting that their actions were actually an assault against hate speech, making numerous claims about hate and violence directed against Scientology. |