Is Scientology a religion, or a religious front for business, or is it both? If a religion, is it worthwhile, or has it proven to be an abusive, totalitarian, militant organization? The Church of Scientology has one of the most notorious and controversial reputations of all contemporary cults. In this journal we will discuss the founder L. Ron Hubbard and the beginning of his "church". Then we will discuss the differences between Scientology and Christianity, we will also hear from a former Scientologist and how she escaped the cult.