Scientology NOT a religion

As a general rule of this blog, religion is NOT discussed, or cult followings for that matter, but it is quite interesting to note that on National Australian Radio on Monday, there were comments made in regards to Scientology.

On one of the commercial networks, at peak hour (i.e drive time home) there was a segment with regards to the experiences of a comic duo, who ventured to a show in Los Angeles, with a guest 'star' present on the show, that being Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson, of 'The Simpsons' cartoon fame).

The claim was made that she was offended with one of the 'comedy' sketches with her claiming it was with reference to her 'religion' Scientology.

Scientology was thought up of by Lafayette Ron Hubbard with a friend, at a train subway as a form of tax evasion. Hubbard was a science fiction writer. Scientology is a cult following, and NOT a religion.

It is a much as a religion, as would be Jedi Knighthood (Star Wars), from the fictional writings of George Lucas.

Hubbard died a fugitive from the IRS (Internal Revenue Service - US government agency responsible for tax collection).