Lattin, Don.

Children of a Lesser God--Leaving the Fold. / Don Lattin. - San Francisco Chronicle, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 22. Institutions, 1522-3256; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Children of a Lesser God--Leaving the Fold, Feb. 12, 2001; pp. A1+.

"Founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, a prolific science fiction writer and freelance philosopher, Scientology describes itself as 'the only major new religion established in the 20th century,' as a bridge to increased awareness and spiritual freedom....All cults have problems with apostates, insiders who leave the fold and denounce their former faith. But the Church of Scientology plays hardball with defectors, investigators and others seen as church enemies." (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE) The author shares the experiences of Astra Woodcraft, a third-generation Scientology member who was born into the cult and later abandoned it.

1522-3256;


Hubbard, L. Ron, 1911-1986.


Child labor.
Cults.
Scientology.

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