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Scientologists

A Scientologist is a person who adheres to the beliefs and practices of Scientology, a movement founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the mid-20th century. The term is used for individuals who participate in Scientology services or training offered by the Church of Scientology, whether as public members or as part of the organization's staff. Estimates of the…

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Associated controversies
Disputed membership figures, high attrition, concerns about recruitment practices
Demographics
Concentrated in the United States and Western Europe, with smaller groups worldwide
Description
Individuals who practice Scientology or participate in its organizations and training programs
Membership
Estimates vary widely; census data and independent studies report far lower numbers than Church of Scientology claims
Recruitment
Through courses, personality tests, outreach centers, and affiliated programs
Type
Members of Scientology

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Scientologists

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Avg. degree1.99
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Scientologists

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related to Notable Scientologists · 141
Scientologists → Alanna Masterson, American, Anne Archer, Attorney, Australia, Australian, Bart Simpson, Billy Sheehan, Bodhi Elfman, Brent, Broadway, Cardone Capital, Casey Kasem, Catherine Bell, CEO, Charles Lakes, Chick Corea, Chloe Fineman, Christopher Masterson, Church
related to Church membership claims · 14
Scientologists → American Scientologists, Baháʼí, By, Gordon Melton, Lutherans, Melton, Mormons, Ninety-nine, Pagans, Religious, Scientology, Several, The, You're
related to Definition · 11
Scientologists → Church, Church's, Collectively, Even, FSMs, Public, Public Scientologists, Scientologist, Scientology, The Church, They
related to Independent estimates · 11
Scientologists → An, Andersen, Church, Denmark, France, Jefferson Hawkins, Observers, One, Scientology, Sweden, Wellendorf
related to Demographics · 9
Scientologists → Australia, Europe, In Australia, Internationally, Pacific Ocean, Scientology, South Africa, US, Within
related to Recruitment · 9
Scientologists → E-Meter, It, Most, Other, Scientology, Scientology's, The Church, Westbrook, Westbrook's
related to Membership statistics · 7
Scientologists → Census, Church, IAS, It, Other Church, Scientology, The International Association
see also · 2
Scientologists → Association, Scientology
Associated controversies · 1
Scientologists → Disputed membership figures, high attrition, concerns about recruitment practices
Demographics · 1
Scientologists → Concentrated in the United States and Western Europe, with smaller groups worldwide

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ScientologistsAssociated controversiesDisputed membership figures, high attrition, concerns about recruitment practices1.00infobox
ScientologistsDemographicsConcentrated in the United States and Western Europe, with smaller groups worldwide1.00infobox
ScientologistsDescriptionIndividuals who practice Scientology or participate in its organizations and training programs1.00infobox
ScientologistsMembershipEstimates vary widely; census data and independent studies report far lower numbers than Church of Scientology claims1.00infobox
ScientologistsRecruitmentThrough courses, personality tests, outreach centers, and affiliated programs1.00infobox
ScientologistsTypeMembers of Scientology1.00infobox
Scientologistsrelated to Census and survey dataAcross0.60section
Scientologistsrelated to Church membership claimsThe0.60section
Scientologistsrelated to Church membership claimsReligious0.60section
Scientologistsrelated to Church membership claimsGordon Melton0.60section
Scientologistsrelated to Church membership claimsYou're0.60section
Scientologistsrelated to Church membership claimsScientology0.60section

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