This category covers the controversies surrounding this "religion." Including links to sites opposed to Scientology with explanations as to why they are against it.
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Extensive news articles, analyses, and criticism of Scientology, Dianetics, and L. Ron Hubbard. Includes personal accounts of former Scientologists, books, press kits, discussion, and links.
Images, letters, newsgroup postings, and other documents from a former member.
About Scientology from a Christian perspective. Argues that Scientology and Christianity are mutually exclusive, despite what the Church of Scientology may say on the topic.
Robert Todd Carroll of the Skeptic's Dictionary examines the claim that Dianetics is a science.
Archive of documents including the "Fishman Affidavit", a review of the "Philadelphia Doctorate Tapes", a Finn's perspective, and testimonials.
For people questioning their involvement in Scientology. Forum is archived since 2019, but readers may still find the content useful.
Women who grew up in the Church of Scientology and then left, offer support to those who have questions about Scientology. Glossary, FAQ, personal stories of young Scientologists.
Research resources, news and news archive covering the Church of Scientology.
Usenet postings and photos related to Gerry Armstrong, former "official" biographer of L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology.
Wiki offering information as well as annotated links to related sites.
Karin Spaink's columns and essays, many of them criticizing Scientology. In English and Dutch.
The murder of Elli Perkins by her son Jeremy, who was later diagnosed as schizophrenic, and the claims of Scientology's role in the tragedy.
Exposing the abusive and deceptive practices of the Church of Scientology. Mirror of the now-defunct Lisa McPherson Trust.
A former spokesman for the church now exposes what he sees as the religion's obsession with money and its damaging policy of disconnection.
Marty Rathbun's blog, offering commentary and videos.
Utilizes philosophical concepts, as well as Christian theology, to challenge the claims of Scientology practitioners.
A publicist asked Robert Todd Carroll to consider this book. He obliges, at considerable length. Scientology is not a religion, and not scientific, he says; it is perhaps best described as a philosophical cult.
An archive of independent research and documentation on Scientology.
Directory of information, including articles and personal accounts.
Topics covered include human rights abuses, a critical examination of the religion's beliefs and practices, a guide to UK activism, and a media archive.
Reviews and refutes Scientology's claims about its founder, members, critics, cost, drug treatment program, policies, ethics, beliefs, and its compatibility with traditional religions. Includes anecdotes about the site owner's harassment by Scientologists.
Shares financial and legal documents, with a goal of financial transparency of Church of Scientology.
To a young, teenage girl, Scientology seemed to be just what the author was looking for; a way to improve herself and attain spiritual enlightenment.
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Virtual library of Scientology-related materials.
News, videos, and personal stories about disconnection, which is the practice of severing all ties between a scientologist and any family or friends who are considered adversaries.
Critical information on Scientology, including links to articles and websites.
Information on Scientology and the Church of Spiritual Technology. Includes articles accusing the Church of Scientology with the commission of improper and illegal acts. Sympathetic to the Free Zone.
A selection of news stories, book excerpts, and court records critical of Scientology.
Former Scientologist who left in the early 1980s, became re-acquainted with the Church's dirty tricks when they declared war on the Internet in the mid-'90s. His story, evaluation of Scientology, and related links.
A critic's overview of the religion and its practices.
Extensive news articles, analyses, and criticism of Scientology, Dianetics, and L. Ron Hubbard. Includes personal accounts of former Scientologists, books, press kits, discussion, and links.
For people questioning their involvement in Scientology. Forum is archived since 2019, but readers may still find the content useful.
To a young, teenage girl, Scientology seemed to be just what the author was looking for; a way to improve herself and attain spiritual enlightenment.
[PDF]
Former Scientologist who left in the early 1980s, became re-acquainted with the Church's dirty tricks when they declared war on the Internet in the mid-'90s. His story, evaluation of Scientology, and related links.
Archive of documents including the "Fishman Affidavit", a review of the "Philadelphia Doctorate Tapes", a Finn's perspective, and testimonials.
About Scientology from a Christian perspective. Argues that Scientology and Christianity are mutually exclusive, despite what the Church of Scientology may say on the topic.
Reviews and refutes Scientology's claims about its founder, members, critics, cost, drug treatment program, policies, ethics, beliefs, and its compatibility with traditional religions. Includes anecdotes about the site owner's harassment by Scientologists.
Shares financial and legal documents, with a goal of financial transparency of Church of Scientology.
Marty Rathbun's blog, offering commentary and videos.
News, videos, and personal stories about disconnection, which is the practice of severing all ties between a scientologist and any family or friends who are considered adversaries.
The murder of Elli Perkins by her son Jeremy, who was later diagnosed as schizophrenic, and the claims of Scientology's role in the tragedy.
Information on Scientology and the Church of Spiritual Technology. Includes articles accusing the Church of Scientology with the commission of improper and illegal acts. Sympathetic to the Free Zone.
Usenet postings and photos related to Gerry Armstrong, former "official" biographer of L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology.
Utilizes philosophical concepts, as well as Christian theology, to challenge the claims of Scientology practitioners.
A selection of news stories, book excerpts, and court records critical of Scientology.
Karin Spaink's columns and essays, many of them criticizing Scientology. In English and Dutch.
A former spokesman for the church now exposes what he sees as the religion's obsession with money and its damaging policy of disconnection.
Directory of information, including articles and personal accounts.
Women who grew up in the Church of Scientology and then left, offer support to those who have questions about Scientology. Glossary, FAQ, personal stories of young Scientologists.
Exposing the abusive and deceptive practices of the Church of Scientology. Mirror of the now-defunct Lisa McPherson Trust.
A critic's overview of the religion and its practices.
Topics covered include human rights abuses, a critical examination of the religion's beliefs and practices, a guide to UK activism, and a media archive.
Wiki offering information as well as annotated links to related sites.
Images, letters, newsgroup postings, and other documents from a former member.
Robert Todd Carroll of the Skeptic's Dictionary examines the claim that Dianetics is a science.
Virtual library of Scientology-related materials.
An archive of independent research and documentation on Scientology.
Research resources, news and news archive covering the Church of Scientology.
A publicist asked Robert Todd Carroll to consider this book. He obliges, at considerable length. Scientology is not a religion, and not scientific, he says; it is perhaps best described as a philosophical cult.
Critical information on Scientology, including links to articles and websites.
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