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'''Scientology''' is a new religion<ref>[http://www.ucalgary.ca/~nurelweb/papers/irving/scient.html Irving Hexham, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Calgary]</ref> established in the [[United States]] by science fiction author [[L. Ron Hubbard]] in 1954. His 1950 book ''Dianetics'' told readers they could rid themselves of negative past experiences, called "engrams", to live happier lives. Later Hubbard added idea involving the human soul, or "thetan" (each person's spiritual self or soul that passes through countless [[reincarnation]]s across trillions of years), and the origins of life and the universe. The organization has often been the subject of extreme controversy.  <ref>[http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Scientology/index.aspx Scientology Basics]</ref>It has been described by judiciary in various countries as a dangerous and mind controlling cult <ref>See eg. ''Re: B & G'' (Minors) (Custody) (High Court of England), which can be found [http://www.xenu.net/archive/audit/latey.html here] or Church of Scientology California v Gerry Armstrong, which can be found [http://www.gerryarmstrong.org/archives/283 here</ref>].   

'''Scientology''' is a new religion<ref>[http://www.ucalgary.ca/~nurelweb/papers/irving/scient.html Irving Hexham, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Calgary]</ref> established in the [[United States]] by science fiction author [[L. Ron Hubbard]] in 1954. His 1950 book ''Dianetics'' told readers they could rid themselves of negative past experiences, called "engrams", to live happier lives. Later Hubbard added idea involving the human soul, or "thetan" (each person's spiritual self or soul that passes through countless [[reincarnation]]s across trillions of years), and the origins of life and the universe. The organization has often been the subject of extreme controversy.  <ref>[http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Scientology/index.aspx Scientology Basics]</ref>It has been described by judiciary in various countries as a dangerous and mind controlling cult <ref>See eg. ''Re: B & G'' (Minors) (Custody) (High Court of England), which can be found [http://www.xenu.net/archive/audit/latey.html here] or Church of Scientology California v Gerry Armstrong, which can be found [http://www.gerryarmstrong.org/archives/283 here]</ref>.   

Unlike [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], or [[Judaism]], there is no single definitive text having authority. Instead, there are multiple books, read by adherents to increase their understanding of Scientology principles.  

Unlike [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], or [[Judaism]], there is no single definitive text having authority. Instead, there are multiple books, read by adherents to increase their understanding of Scientology principles.