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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Scientology regards itself as a rigorously scientific kind of religion.
Chapter 2: We're all immortal spirits trapped on Earth.
Chapter 3: L. Ron Hubbard wrote prolifically in sci-fi before his major crisis.
Chapter 4: To heal himself, Hubbard devised psychological techniques which he called Dianetics.
Chapter 5: After interest in Dianetics waned, Hubbard founded Scientology, at least partly to make some extra money.
Chapter 6: When recruiting new members, Scientologists leave nothing up to chance.
Chapter 7: Scientology has always set its sights on celebrities.
Chapter 8: Scientology goes to extreme lengths to secure political power and fight foes.
Chapter 9: Scientology’s history is riddled with many documented instances of abuse.
Description
Going Clear offers a rare glimpse into the secret history and beliefs of Scientology as well as the conflicted biography of its founder L. Ron Hubbard. It also details some of the Church’s darker qualities: a tooth and nail method of managing criticism and systematic approach to celebrity recruitment.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone who’s interested in the history of Scientology
- Anyone who wants tips on how to start his or her own successful religion