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Scientology Is Adding Mega-Churches Two at a Time

By Filings on Tue, 02/27/18
Church & Ministry
Scientology
Cults and Heresies

“At a time when Pew Internet Data says religious “nones” status is growing and many religions, the Catholics included, are shuttering churches due to shrinking congregations, Scientologists are opening churches two at a time.” WRN

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Bert Perry

NewNotice what's said, and what's not mentioned

Tue, 02/27/18

They have added churches, but I could not find anything on the number of members. Given that Scientology is renowned for bleeding their members financially, this could be either genuine growth, or a publicity stunt aimed at getting growth.

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Aaron Blumer

NewYes

Tue, 02/27/18

Also wasn’t clear that opening more than one “megachurch” at a time was a regular occurrence.

I don’t doubt they’re seeing growth though. They seem to be very slick marketers.

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