New Religious Movements - Scientology

By kristipham2022

  • Dianetics - The Modern Science of Mental Health was published

    Hubbard published his book, Dianetics - The Modern Science of Mental Health, which attempted to justify his religious claims using previous scientific observations and unproven phenomena. It was rejected by the scientific community for its lack of proof or evidence.

  • Sonya Bianchi Named the World's First Clear

    Hubbard presented a woman named Sonya Bianchi to an auditorium, claiming that she was the world’s first Clear. Sonya failed basic memory tests conducted by reporters.

  • The Original Founding Church of Scientology was founded

  • E-meters Were Seized

    The FDA raided the church, seized the E-meters as illegal medical devices, and required them to be labeled as “religious artifacts”

  • Scientology was banned in several Australian states

  • Narconon was founded

    Narconon targets substance abuse and addiction using Scientology doctrines

  • The IRS strips Scientology of its tax-exempt status

    The IRS no longer regarded Scientology as a religious organization, claiming it was created in Hubbard's financial interest.

  • The U.S. Court of Appeals recognizes Scientology as a religion

  • Australia overturns its ban on Scientology

  • Hubbard dies

    David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of the Author Services Inc., becomes head of Scientology

  • The McPherson family files a “wrongful death” suit against the church

    After review, the State Attorney charges the church with two felonies: practicing medicine without a license and abuse of a disabled adult.