Scientology has been called the world''s most significant new religion, and Scientologists themselves claim to draw on 50,000 years of wisdom. However apostates from Scientology claim it is a vicious, dangerous cult masquerading as a religion. No matter which description we choose, the fact remains that Scientology is a controversial, mysterious religious movement, with more than 10 million members in around 160 countries across the globe. In this series of articles, we hope to delve into this puzzling movement, and find the answer to several intriguing questions. Is Scientology a religion or an evil cult? What exactly does a scientologist believe, and how do these beliefs compare to the religion of Islam?The official scientology web site states that "Scientology is a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one''s true spiritual nature and one''s relationship to self, family, groups, mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spir
