Labeling Scientology: “Cult,” “Fringe,” “Extremist,” or Mainstream?

The Church of Scientology has been variously labeled as a “cult,” an “extremist” organization, or a “fringe” religion. Based on her experience in the political field, where labels are both important for defining issues and shaping public opinion, and easily manipulated, the author examines these lab...

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Main Author: Šorytė, Rosita 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2021]
In: The journal of CESNUR
Year: 2021, Volume: 5, Issue: 4, Pages: 58-76
Further subjects:B Anti-Cultism
B Scientology
B Religious Extremism
B Church of Scientology
B Cults
B Labeling Theories
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