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Hubbard characterized scientology as a religion, and in 1953 he incorporated the church of scientology in camden, new jersey. Since its inception in 1954, the church of scientology has been involved in a number of controversies, including its stance on psychiatry, scientology s legitimacy as a religion, the churchs aggressive attitude in dealing with its perceived enemies and critics, allegations of mistreatment of members, and predatory financial practices, for example the high cost of religious training. Ron hubbard from wikipedia lafayette ronald hubbard march, 1911 january 24, 1986, better known as l. Anti scientology books rather than use the term anti scientology books, the better term is books critical of scientology. Many, if not most of these new publications are not anti scientology since most promote the idea that there are good things to be had from scientology, but the criminal excesses are getting in the way of the good things.
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