Scientology, the test case religion, by Renae L. Barker

Scientology, the test case religion, by Renae L. Barker

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Scientology, the test case religion

Renae Barker

Religion can be a very difficult word to define. When it becomes necessary to define religion for legal purposes controversy is bound to arise. This article examines the legal definition of religion in both Australia and the United Kingdom. It notes that the Church of Scientology has become the ‘test case’ in both jurisdictions and explores three reasons why Scientology has filled this role: its newness, it litigious nature and adverse State action against Scientology.

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Dr Renae Barker
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Lecturer in Law and Religion at The University of Western Australia

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Scientology, the test case religion, by Renae L. Barker