Here we have another topic that was too big for one episode!   Aislinn wants to tell Miranda about Scientology, but she first has to talk about its founder: L. Ron Hubbard.


 Why did a pulp fiction writer manage to create a new religion?  What qualified him to pioneer a new realm of psychology? And how much science is really in Scientology?


Featuring: the blending of sci-fi and reality, bizarre naval misadventures, temporary bigamy, and even a message from Aleister Crowley himself


And we haven't even gotten to the cult* stuff yet.


*Scientology.org is pretty adamant that they are not a cult.  We'll let you decide for yourself.


Sources:

Official Church of Scientology: What is Scientology?


https://www.scientology.org/what-is-scientology/#slide6


L. Ron Hubbard


The History of Excalibur


Yes, There Was a Book Called "Excalibur" by L. Ron HUBBARD


Thelema


Babalon


Forrest J Ackerman - L Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent - Secret Lives - Scientology


Thetan, Source of Life, Immortal Spiritual Being: Official Church of Scientology Video


Scientology


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