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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe
Ouch!!! A deceased friend of mine told me he had the issue of the science fiction mag in which the pre-Scientology L. Ron Hubbard bragged that he could invent a money-making religion. Unfortunately, he died before ever showing it to me.
BTW, Patricia's not the only one who likes your user name!
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I recall reading an article years ago that stated the whole Scientology religion was made by Mr Hubbard in response to a bet between himself and Mr Heinlein as to who could manufacture the strangest religion. I believe Mr Hubbard won.
Sadly, this
was quite a few years ago now and whether it's a legitimate claim is anyone's guess. It certainly sounds like it could have happened!