IS SCIENTOLOGY A RELIGION?
by GARY D.  BOUMA, PH.D.

        I have been asked for my professional opinion on the question Is Scientology a religion?  I have the following professional qualifications relevant to this issue:

        B.A.  Calvin College (Greek and Philosophy) B.D.  Princeton Theological Seminary (Church and Society) M.A.  Cornell University  (Sociology) Ph.D.  Cornell University (Sociology of Religion)