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Challenges to Scientology
- Scientology, under Miscavige, faced challenges like criticism from South Park and attacks from Anonymous.
- These events marked the first significant setbacks for the organization.
Miscavige's Image and Scientology's Funding
- David Miscavige is described as a strange figure with new hair plugs, often appearing in commercials.
- Despite declining membership, Scientology remains well-funded, airing Super Bowl ads.
Celebrity Recruitment
- Scientology targets celebrities for recruitment, initially focusing on established figures like Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason.
- When that failed, they shifted to recruiting aspiring actors through workshops.