The Church of Scientology is a group of interconnected corporate entities and other organizations devoted to the practice, administration and dissemination of Scientology, which is variously defined as a cult, a business, or a new religious movement.
The article is incorrect. It’s not a church. It’s a cult.
The Church of Scientology is a group of interconnected corporate entities and other organizations devoted to the practice, administration and dissemination of Scientology, which is variously defined as a cult, a business, or a new religious movement.
From the Church of scientology WP page
Unfortunately in the U.S. it’s a church. Tax free baybee
The story of how they secured that status says everything you need to know about them.