This is the story of the founding of the Church of Scientology, a religious movement that began in the 1950s. It was founded by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, who developed a system of beliefs and practices based on his research into the human mind and spirit. The Church of Scientology
The worldwide network of Church of Scientology organizations consists of numerous entities and corporations, located in the United States as well as in other countries. All these organizations are interrelated and connected through an internal hierarchy called the "Command Channels of Scientology". At the top are Religious Technology Center, Church of Spiritual Technology, and Church of Scientology International, who own and license the Scientology trademarks and service marks to the other organizations within the network. These management organizations are staffed solely by Sea Org personnel.