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Subject: THE EAST AND L. RON HUBBARD:FOUNDER OF SCIENTOLOGY
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Many falsehoods and inaccurate statements regarding several aspects
of the religion of Scientology have been observed on ars.
The purpose of this message is to give you a sample of the true data
from the book 'What is Scientology?' and show you where you can look
to get the full contents of this book.

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Yet for all the wonders of these lands and all his respect for
those whom he encountered, he still saw much that concerned him:
Chinese beggars willing themselves to die above open graves in
Beijing, children who were less than rags, widespread ignorance
and despair. And in the end, he came to the inescapable conclusion
that despite the wisdom of its ancient texts, the East did not
have the answers to the miseries of the human condition. It remained
evident in the degradation and sorrow of its people.

Returning to the United States in 1929, Ron resumed his formal education.
After attending Swavely Prep School in Manassas, Virginia, he was
graduated from the Woodward School for Boys in Washington, DC.





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