BACKGROUND

This section provides background material necessary to understand the Church of Scientology's practices and behaviors.

Scientology 101: A brief description of the Church's religious philosophy.
Sacred Scriptures: L. Ron Hubbard's religious writings and recordings are Church doctrine.
Lying as Religious Rite: Religious training that teaches Scientologists to lie.
Infiltration: Church policy advocates the infiltration of groups (and governments) to further Scientology's goals.
Targeting Minorities: The Church's attempts to update its image by recruiting minorities.
Educational Leverage: How the Church uses education to influence society.