Editing Church of Scientology

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{{Evil Organization
|Box title  = Evil Organization
|image  = Scientology Logo.svg
|size   = 400px
|fullname = Church of Scientology
|alias = CoS
|origin = Several branches worldwide, US branch the biggest
|foundation = 1954
|headquarters = Gold Base, San Jacinto, California
|commanders =  [[L. Ron Hubbard]] (1954 - 1986)<br>[[David Miscavige]] (1986 - present)
|agents = Heber Jentzch<br>Guillaume Lesevre<br>Debbie Cook<br>Mark Rathbun<br>Norman Starkey<br>Tom Cruise<br>John Travolta
|skills = Lawsuits, persuasion
|goals = Administer Scientology churches
|crimes = Abuse<br>[[Torture]]<br>Manslaughter (allegedly)<br>Libel<br>Harassment<br>Fraud<br>Theft<br>[[Kidnapping]]<br>Forced disappearance
|type of villains = Religious organization}}

The '''Church of Scientology''' is the corporation that officially manages the Scientology religion. It was founded by [[L. Ron Hubbard]] in 1954.

Since its inception, the Church has been behind countless unethical incidents. This includes, but is not limited to:

*Harassment of critics and defectors, mostly in the form of lawsuits.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/local/la-scientology062990x-story.html#page=1 On the Offensive Against an Array of Suspected Foes], ''Los Angeles Times''</ref>
*Allegedly causing the suicide of Norwegian student Kaja Ballo, who killed herself hours after receiving the results of a Scientology personality test.<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/04/16/Scientology-blamed-in-high-profile-suicide/UPI-71481208365208/ Scientology blamed in high-profile suicide], ''United Press International''</ref> However, authorities could not find any connection between Ballo's suicide and the personality test.<ref>[https://www.nouvelobs.com/societe/20081229.OBS7583/pas-de-lien-entre-la-scientologie-et-le-suicide-d-une-etudiante.html No connection between Scientology and the suicide of a student]</ref>
*Severe abuse and mistreatment of followers in the Hole. Residents of the Hole were forced to live in ant-infested conditions, sleep in cramped rooms, eat unhealthy food, suffer brutally [[Torture|torturous]] interrogations that often escalated to physical violence, etc. The Hole's conditions have been compared by defectors to that of a North Korean prison.<ref>[http://www.tampabay.com/specials/2009/reports/project/ Ex--Scientologists Describe "The Hole"], ''The Tampa Bay Times''</ref>
*Mismanaged medical treatment that led to the death of Lisa McPherson. When her body was brought out of isolation in the Introspection Rundown, it was discovered to have multiple bruises and lesions that were consistent with cockroach bites.<ref>[http://www.sptimes.com/News/061300/TampaBay/State_drops_charges_a.shtml State drops charges against Scientology], ''Saint Petersburg Times''</ref> However, there was not enough evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt and charges were not filed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170311074722/http://www.xenutv.com/lisa/crowdroppings.pdf Crow Memo]</ref>
*Forcing the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige, wife of the church's current leader [[David Miscavige]]. Former members have alleged she is imprisoned at a doomsday compound known as the Church of Scientific Technology.<ref>[https://www.grunge.com/839901/where-is-the-wife-of-scientologys-david-miscavige/ Where is the wife of Scientology's David Miscavige?], ''Grunge''</ref>
*Forcing Sea Org officers to work hundreds of hours in poor conditions only to receive $50 paychecks. Those who attempt to quit Sea Org are captured and sent back to work.<ref>[https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/06/church-of-scientology-david-miscavige-sued-kidnapping-human-trafficking-stalking/ Scientology Hell: Ex-Member Sues Church For Kidnapping, Human Trafficking & Stalking], ''Radar Online''</ref>

Despite this, the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution has prevented the church from being prosecuted for their crimes.

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