Scientology's Star Roster Enhances Image - 1998-02-13

Scientology's Star Roster Enhances Image February 13, 1998, Douglas Frantz, New York Times

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For an organization fighting to win mainstream acceptance in an atmosphere of suspicion, association with celebrities in the public mind can be very beneficial. "These groups are often crying out for legitimacy, and they seek it any way they can, especially if they are under duress in public," said James T. Richardson, a professor of sociology and law at the University of Nevada at Reno. "What's phenomenal is the success that Scientology has had with the entertainment industry."

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