#170: A Brief History of Scientology

 It is, by some standards, the most successful modern religion.Discover how Scientology went from the pseudo-medical ideas of an out-of-luck science fiction writer to a religion that counts some of the world's most famous film stars among its believers.The early life of L. Ron HubbardDiscovering a talent as a science fiction writerL. Ron Hubbard's naval careerMoving to Los Angeles and developing a self-help systemThe publication of Dianetics, a book that contained "more promises and less evidence per page than any publication since the invention of printing"L. Ron Hubbard's theory about how the brain workedTurning Dianetics into a religionCharging large amounts of money to believersMaking extravagant purchases all over the worldScientology's legal troublesLaunching the Sea OrgAdding to the doctrine of ScientologyThe disappearance and death of L. Ron HubbardDavid Miscavige: a new leader arisesHow many Scientologists are there?Advertising at The Super BowlHollywood Scientologists: Tom Cruise & John TravoltaCriticisms of ScientologyScientology's tax battle in the United StatesWhat actually is a religion?Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scientology ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية