Christianity is the same as Scientology

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I'd say the premise is the same: brainwash people into believing a ludicrous story, get them to do what you want and give you money. So I vote no.

It seems Scientology is far more aggressive at the moment in its sale tactics, and is based way more around money and in seeking to isolate people from their family. Also the "levelling up" business seems to make it unique. Normally you get the full spiel for free. This makes it much more obviously like a cult/scam.

I'd have to fall back on the opinion that once a religion gets big enough, powerful enough and earns enough money, then it becomes a cult. Up until that point, it's just some people sharing a crazy idea.