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Scientology and the Definition of Religion
Dr Alejandro Frigerio of the Catholic University of Argentina examines Scientology against the definition of a religion and sociology.
http://www.qualifiedscientology.org

The Philosophy and Goal of a New Religion
Catholic scholar from Gregorian University of Rome examines Scientology in Europe against the definition of religion.
http://www.acceptedscientology.net

Scientology Beliefs and Practices
Article by Dr. Frank Flinn, of Washington University, comparing the beliefs, practices of Scientology to eastern and western religions.
http://www.acceptedscientology.org

Scientology and other Religions
Article by a Shinto master on the similarity between Scientology and the great religions of Japan.
http://www.bonafidescientology.com

Is Scientology a Religion?
A critical review by Dr. Darrol Bryant, well known scholar of religion from Canada, of the Churches of Scientology and whether Scientology is a religion.
http://www.bonafidescientology.net

The Future of Scientology
Predictions of what the future holds for Scientology, founded by L. Ron Hubbard, by members of the health, government, law and education professions.
http://www.recognizedscientology.com

Scientology: A Critical Analysis of a New Religion
An in-depth review by Dr. Dericquebourg of the University of Lille, France, into the Churches of Scientology, to determine whether Scientology is a religion.
http://www.recognizedscientology.net

The Scientology Religion: Its Place in History
Article by Bryan Wilson of Oxford University: Shows how the Churches of Scientology fits within the traditions of religions in history.
http://www.recognizedscientology.org