How can historians judge whether Scientology was a “real” religion of the 20th and 21st centuries, or whether it was a hoax (scam) cult-like movement?

Religion Question How true is this equation: cult + time = religion? 2.It is easy to see Scientology as a scam for average people. But what about for the very rich at the very top? What about celebrities like Tom Cruise? After taking this course for a semester, try to explain the factors that make […]

Discuss Which do you feel offers the most in-depth exploration of the Self, and why? Does this shared interest in the Self reflect a distrust of mainstream social and/or religious institutions? If so, which ones and why? 

These answers must be three or more paragraphs (at least 250 words each) in length and use formal writing style (i.e., have grammar, punctuation, and spelling appropriate for university work), including page number citations where appropriate (e.g., where quotations are used). These posts MUST show strong familiarity with both the module readings and discussion lectures […]