[max americana]

It’s a cult. but a rich cult. If you are ever here in the Hollywood area, they have the biggest block of buildings non-studio and I’m sure you can;t miss these clowns as they have full uniforms asking if you are depressed and willing to take their stress test. One of the most successful scams ever orchestrated.

[justlurking]

One of the most successful scams ever orchestrated.

That's the key differentiator. Scientology isn't a religion, it's a cult expressly designed to extract money out of gullible people.

L. Ron Hubbard created it, on a bet with Robert Heinlein:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_controversies#L._Ron_Hubbard_and_starting_a_religion_for_money

While there are people that promote traditional religion for profit, they are a relatively minor side-show.

[DungeonMaster]

It’s a cult. but a rich cult. If you are ever here in the Hollywood area, they have the biggest block of buildings non-studio and I’m sure you can;t miss these clowns as they have full uniforms asking if you are depressed and willing to take their stress test. One of the most successful scams ever orchestrated.

Scientology buildings and stress tests?

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

It’s a cult. but a rich cult. If you are ever here in the Hollywood area, they have the biggest block of buildings non-studio and I’m sure you can;t miss these clowns as they have full uniforms asking if you are depressed and willing to take their stress test. One of the most successful scams ever orchestrated.

Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, gave them $25 million.