I have been active in the scholarly study of religion for over a  decade during which I have published extensively in the field, chaired symposia on the definition of religion, and lectured on the sociology of religion at Dalhousie University, Michigan State University and Monash University.

        I have read various books about Scientology and visited the church in Victoria.  On the basis of these documents and that visit it is my professional opinion that the Church of Scientology can reasonably be categorized a religion.  Permit me to elaborate.
 
 

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