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Scientology is a cult religion. But all religions begin that way and then if they so happen to grow and expand they are viewed as simply a religion. But the fact is all religions begin as cults, whether it be Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Buddhist, etc..
Scientology uses mind control and indoctrination, but all religions use the same to various degrees.
I will add though, how this particular religion got off the ground and accumulated a following is beyond me. It’s about as weird as it gets.

No, my religion began for most when the son of God died on the cross and rose from the dead.