Are pranksters doing more harm than good? Teenage social media users are storming Scientology buildings for viral “speedrunning” videos, sparking police warnings, criticism from defectors and millions of views.
‘Scientology speedruns’ spark controversy
"The Church of Scientology": There is some debate over whether scientology should be considered a religion or not. Different countries take different views. Glossary
Scientology - A new religious or belief movement founded by American author L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. Believers rise through different levels of the organisation and must pay for training. The movement has been involved in a number of controversies.
Immortal - Lives forever.
Trauma - A deep emotional wound from a very shocking, scary, or distressing event that overwhelms a person's ability to cope, leaving lasting negative effects on your feelings, behaviour, and well-being.
Defectors - A person who has abandoned their country or cause in favour of an opposing one.
Proponents - Someone who proposes something, or at least supports it by speaking and writing in favour of it.
Endangered - Something at risk of being harmed or lost. Usually used to describe an animal or plant that is in danger of becoming extinct – or dying out completely.
Unwittingly - Actions that are unintentional or done without awareness of the consequences.