Read the November 1999 decision by the Stuttgart Administrative Court, which recognizes Scientology as an "idealistic association."

Dr. Wolf of the Czech Republic offers an analytical and historical view of the Church of Scientology.

Features links to numerous scholarly pieces detailing or questioning the validity of Scientology as a religion.

Catholic scholar from Gregorian University of Rome examines Scientology in Europe. Presented by the Church of Scientology.

Alejandro Frigerio of the Catholic University of Argentina examines Scientology from a sociological standpoint.

Senior theses presented at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Details the history, leadership, technology, and ideology of Scientology.

Promotes the scholarly study of the beliefs of Scientology and Dianetics and then contrasts them with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Prof. Steven Kent discusses the differences and similarities between the Church of Scientology and other more common religious groups.

Read an analysis of the fundamental theories behind the words "cult" and "religion."