This may seem like an odd area of study but I have become an Internet expert on modern religions founded in America. My interest is primarily focused on Scientology and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints commonly known as Mormons.
I'm fascinated by the lack of archaeological evidence for the creatures, coins, linguistic and ethnic ancestry of claims made in The Book of Mormon. Horses, cows, elephants, silk, crops and metals that did not exist in the America's in pre-Colombian times. The epic journey of Lehi and Nephi from Jerusalem to the New World. Joseph Smith Jr., Brigham Young, polygamy and the ever evolving church doctrine. The Book of Abraham translated by Joseph Smith from Egyptian papyri that has since been discredited.
I have an equal fascination with Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard the founder of the religion and current head David Miscavige. The biggest critics of Scientology appear to be ex-members, many of them former senior members of the church hierarchy and close to Miscavige. I'm not going to criticise Scientology in this forum as they do not take criticism well. It is more difficult to study Scientology as you have to pay to take courses and auditing sessions to advance in the faith.
I do not consider these religions to be cults as their origins are no less credible than older more established religions. These religions have taken root in America and spread throughout the world.
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