scientology
The Time I Sang in a Scientology Holiday Choir
After singing to Tom Cruise and his family, I wanted to belong.
Alexandra Kleeman's Debut Novel 'You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine' Charts New Dystopian Territory
We met the novelist to talk about Philip K. Dick, roommate dynamics, and gender in paranoid, postmodern-y works.
Into the Freezone: Practicing Scientology Outside of the Church
They believe in L. Ron Hubbard's teachings and dianetics. They just don't believe in the Church itself.
Meet the Struggling South African Cult That Tried to Kill Demon Hitler
Bernard Poolman tried to fashion himself as the next L. Ron Hubbard and failed gloriously.
Historien om den sydafrikanske sekt som forsøgte at slå dæmon-Hitler ihjel
Bernard Poolman prøvede at brande sig selv som den næste L. Ron Hubbard - og fejlede fatalt.
I Had My Personality Tested by Scientologists
A well-dressed man with glasses in a suit. Tom Cruise. Kidnapping. These are the images I associate with Scientology.
We Went to the World’s Largest Anti-Scientology Conference
It was an experience that was equal parts anger and paranoia.
The Church of Scientology Is Hilariously Bad at Online Damage Control
You'd think that an organization with so much money would have a better PR strategy than throwing out a few Google ads and making a combative Twitter account, but you'd be wrong.
Scientology, 'Going Clear,' and the Church's Long War With the IRS
After decades of fighting — and some dirty tricks — the Church of Scientology received tax-exempt status from the IRS in 1993. More than 20 years later, the decision remains controversial.
Talking to Marty Rathbun, Former Senior Executive of the Church of Scientology
We discuss his Scientology past, auditing, and the harassment techniques allegedly used by the church.
I Took a Tour of Scientology's Los Angeles (and It Was Pretty Creepy)
At one of the places I visited I the cashier called me by my first name, despite the fact that I had never met her in my entire life.
Meet the Hairdresser Who Claims Scientology Is Trying to Ruin Her Business
There's a hair salon 350 feet from the world-famous, sky-blue Scientology building in Los Angeles. Here ex-Scientologist Lynn Campbell helps the shaggy, as well as those who are questioning their faith.