A former member takes a critical look at both sides of the Scientology controversy.

Background and history, "What Scientologists Believe" and message boards for discussion by believers, critics, and the curious. Primarily focused on CoS.

A thorough listing of Scientology and Dianetics materials. Includes a bibliography of books, tapes and films.

Description of Scientology, its history, its founder, controversy about the Church, religious recognition in various countries.

Solution to drug dependency through the elimination of drug and biochemical residues in the body; developed by L. Ron Hubbard.

L. Ron Hubbard's research and on the subject of study. Animated tutorial for kids on how to improve study skills.

A homegrown, strictly unofficial newsletter that billed itself as "the non-serious voice of Scientology." Grassroots perspective on Dianetics and Scientology in the 1950s and 60s. Complete archive.

Core beliefs, including Scientologist views on mental health and freedom of speech. Applies to both the Church of Scientology and freezoners.

Outlines the eight dynamics, levels of the urge to survive.

Profile of the group, including history, teachings, and an overview of past controversies.

Assigns numerical values to emotional states on a continuum from total failure to serenity of beingness. Explanation, and includes a cartoon version of the full scale.

Information about technology within and outside the CoS, Church of Scientology's declining statistics, alterations to Hubbard's writings, revisionist history, and related topics.