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To me a cult is a religion without political power. Thus I qualify Scientology as a religion.
I have nothing against their beliefs, a burning bush in the middle of the desert telling some guy how humans should live their lives is pretty out there as well. Oh sure you can say Christians don't take is seriously, well perhaps Scientologists don't take their teachings seriously either.
Religion in general provides three things for people: a comunity, sence of purpose and therapy.
My only beef with Scientology is that it's an open scam for people's money. I know that other religions expect "contributions" but it seems that Scientology's doctorine is designed for the specific purpose of controling and depriving their members of their material means. I think it's dishonest and as low as it gets.
On another note, isn't Isaac Hayes (Chef's voice) a Scientologist?
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