A critic's overview of the religion and its practices.

Former Scientologist, left in the early 1980s, became re-acquainted with the Church of Scientology's dirty tricks when they declared war on the Internet in the mid-90s. His story, evaluation of Scientology, links.

Critical information on Scientology, including links to articles and websites.

Scientology found sadly lacking in any ability to foster true spiritual progress. Muslim perspective.

Video clips and commentary critical of Scientology.

A selection of news stories, book excerpts, and court records critical of Scientology.

A publicist asked Robert Todd Carroll to consider this book. He obliges, at considerable length. Scientology is not a religion, and not scientific, he says; it is perhaps best described as a philosophical cult.

Steven Fishman, a former Scientologist, was sued by the Church of Scientology after he revealed their securities fraud to Time magazine. His book "Lonesome Squirrel" in several formats. Newsgroup postings and links.

Exposing the abusive and deceptive practices of the Church of Scientology. Mirror of the now-defunct Lisa McPherson Trust.

Wiki offering information as well as annotated links to related sites.

An overview of Scientologist beliefs, essays on Scientology as an "amoral cult" and on free speech issues, glossary of Scientologese, recommended resources.

A page with bits and pieces on the strange world of Scientology, by David H. Dennis. FAQs, legal documents, links.

About Scientology from a Christian perspective. Argues that Scientology and Christianity are mutually exclusive, despite what the Church of Scientology may say on the topic.

Images, letters, newsgroup postings, and other documents from a former member.

Virtual library of Scientology-related materials.

Views from Finland.

Critical information on various aspects of Scientology, from SIMPOS. English and Dutch versions.

Reviews and refutes Scientology's claims about its founder, its members, its critics, its cost, its drug treatment program, its policies, its ethics, its beliefs, and its compatibility with traditional religions. Includes anecdotes about the site owner's harassment by Scientologists.

Topics covered include human rights abuses, a critical examination of the religion's beliefs and practices, a guide to UK activism, and a media archive.

Directory of information, including articles and personal accounts.

An archive of independent research and documentation on Scientology.

Claims to be the world's largest online archive of the dirty secrets of Scientology. At FACTNet.

An outsider to Scientology explains why the cult has aroused the wrath of netizens and drawn the interest of investigative journalism. Includes a guide to Scientologist jargon, and the wog FAQ.