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THE CHURCH THAT SUED THE WORLD

The true story of how L. Ron Hubbard turned a self-help system into a litigious empire that declared war on its critics.

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Chapters

7 total
  1. 01Chapter One - The Typist
  2. 02Chapter Two - The Machine
  3. 03Chapter Three - From Mind Hack to Holy Text
  4. 04Chapter Four - From Pages to Pulpit
  5. 05Chapter Five - The Empire of Belief
  6. 06Chapter Six - Exposure, Exodus, and the War for the Narrative
  7. 07Chapter Seven - What Remains When the Belief Cracks
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THE CHURCH THAT SUED THE WORLD

THE CHURCH THAT SUED THE WORLD
L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology, and the Business of Belief

by JJ

Dedication

To anyone who’s ever been told not to ask questions.
To those who escaped.
And to those who stayed—for reasons they couldn’t explain.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


THANK YOU TO the journalists, whistleblowers, ex-members, and brave voices who risked everything to pull back the curtain.
This book stands on your courage.

And thank you to those still inside the system—this book is for you, too.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


JJ IS THE author of dozens of books examining the intersection of belief, power, systems, and storytelling. With a focus on narrative clarity and cultural insight, he distills complex topics into human terms—reminding readers that behind every institution is a story someone decided to tell.

COPYRIGHT


© 2025 JAMES JOHNSON. All rights reserved.

This book is a work of non-fiction commentary and cultural analysis. It includes interpretations and summaries of real-world events, publicly available documents, and reported information about Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, and related topics. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and fairness in representation.

The views expressed are those of the author and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Church of Scientology or any related entity. Mention of individuals or organizations is for informational purposes only and does not imply association or endorsement.

This book is protected by the First Amendment right to free expression, commentary, and criticism. It is not intended to defame, harm, or incite action against any individual or group.

The Church of Scientology is a registered trademark of the Religious Technology Center. All other trademarks and names belong to their respective holders.