Key word: Scientology
Berlin, Germany
Approximately 500 sects are active in Germany,
about 20 of which are counted as the hard core.
These organizations make their living by more
successfully fighting for the hearts and brains (and
wallets) of potential adherents than does the
competition. Scientology is one of the leaders of
the psycho-market. According to its own figures,
the Hubbard sect - which does not see itself as a
sect - has eight million members worldwide; in
Germany, where Scientology is under surveillance
by Constitutional Security, there is an estimated
5,000 members. The German branches of the sect
can survive only through massive financial support
from the USA. Scientology is recognized as a
church there and has prominent adherents, such as
in the actors' circles in Hollywood. The secret
intelligence service of the organization is also
resident to the USA. Its Office of Special Affairs
spies on and harasses its opponents worldwide.
Scientology's operations are directed towards
maximizing profit. Not only are members relieved
of their collected fortunes in subtle ways, but
Scientology itself has turned into a commercial
organization which does everything it can to keep
that aspect of its existence unrecognized.
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April 22, 2000
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