“From the very beginning, when you go into Scientology your world narrows down very quickly.” WorldScientology Author:Lawrence Wright
“I don't dispute Scientology can help people; I think that is a very important fact to keep in mind.” PeopleThinkingMindImportantFactsHelpingDisputesScientology Author:Lawrence Wright
“Scientology is probably the most stigmatized religion in America already.” AmericaScientology Author:Lawrence Wright
“From the very beginning of this movement, Scientology has always been a very closeted organization. That aura of secrecy is something that the present-day management continues.” MovementOrganizationManagementSecrecyPresent DayAurasScientology Author:Lawrence Wright
“Hubbard set up the Church of Scientology in Hollywood in 1954 for a reason. He understood that celebrity was increasingly a feature of American public life, and celebrities themselves were going to be worshipped as minor deities were in the ancient world. The idea was: if you could get them, think how many people would follow.” PeopleIfsThinkingWorldIdeasReasonChurchUnderstoodHollywoodAncientFeaturesMinorsDeitiesPublic LifeScientologyAncient World Author:Lawrence Wright
“People often pulled into Scientology want to address personal problems in their life, and Scientology says we have technology that addresses these kinds of problems. Just focusing on the problems and trying to remedy them can be helpful.” PeopleWantTryingKindProblemTechnologyAddressesHelpfulRemedyScientologyPersonal Problems Author:Lawrence Wright
