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L. Ron Hubbard releases "Dianetics", the main book that starts Scientology ideas.
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The first official Church of Scientology is started in Los Angeles, California.
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Hubbard quits as the head of the church but stays super involved behind the scenes.
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Hubbard creates a group called Sea Organization, made up of top Scientologists who live and work on ships.
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The FBI raids Church of Scientology offices for stealing government documents
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L. Ron Hubbard dies and a new leader, David Miscavige, takes over the church.
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After years of fighting, the IRS recognizes Scientology as a religion and they don’t have to pay taxes.
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A South Park episode makes fun of Scientology, bringing more public attention and drama to the church.
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HBO releases a documentary called Going Clear that shows former members talking about scary stuff inside the church.
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Scientology is still around today, with churches in many countries, but still gets criticized and questioned by a lot of people.