ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Scientology and the legal system

Scientology is a religion, like Christianity, Judaism, or Buddhism. It was founded by the American science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. It teaches that everyone can improve their spiritual well-being by learning more about themselves and the universe. Scientology has many different beliefs, but one of it's main teachings is that all people are spiritual beings with unlimited potential. This can be helped by learning different techniques and processes.

One way Scientology has interacted with the legal system is through lawsuits. Scientologists have sued people and companies they thought were wronging them or their religion. For example, in 2005, the Church of Scientology sued the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, for posting false information about their religion. Wikipedia removed the false info and apologized.

Another way Scientoloigy has interacted with the legal system is by trying to get laws passed that protect their beliefs and practices. In 2006, the Church of Scientology lobbied for a law in California that made it illegal to discriminate against Scientologists. This helped to protect their rights as a religion.

In conclusion, Scientology has interacted with the legal system in many ways, from filing lawsuits to lobbying for laws that protect their beliefs.