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<i>For this article to have the [[neutral point of view]], it should say '''who''' considers each listed a group a "cult" and '''why''', balanced by similar info about those who disagree with the "cult" designation. Otherwise, it's just a list of groups that have somehow acquired a bad reputation.</i>



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This is a list of organizations, religious groups, and sects which are purported to be cults.

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The church is said to persuade some members to become slaves.

The church seems to function as a for-profit organization.




References:On its Web site, Scientology says it is not a cult but "a religion in the fullest sense of the word." It also says:

: Scientology is unique in that it does not require or tell anyone to "believe" anything. Rather, Scientology believes every individual should think for himself. In Scientology, what is true for the individual is only what he has observed personally and knows is true for him. Scientology is not authoritarian, but offers a technology one can use and then decide whether it works for him.



References:

*http://www.scientology.org/ (official site)

*http://www.xenu.net/roland-intro.html

*http://www.xenu.net/archive/FAQ/answer_for_kids.html

*http://www.google.com/search?q=co+cientology (Google search for "CO$" and "$cientology", terms that appear often in anti-Scientology writings)

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