Understanding Scientology /by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel ; content consultant, Susan Setta.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2019.
- 1 online resource.
- Understanding world religions and beliefs .
Ch. 1. Going clear -- chapter 2. L. Ron Hubbard and dianetics -- chapter 3. From science to religion -- chapter 4. Growth and expansion -- chapter 5. Afloat -- chapter 6. Landfall -- chapter 7. Restructuring the church -- chapter 8. Celebrities and controversies -- chapter 9. The future of scientology.
This book covers one of the world's newest religions. Scientology, founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, has become a controversial faith. Followers believe its philosophies can change the world for the better. Critics point to the religion's legal troubles and alleged misdeeds. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.