# #86 - Scientology

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Podcast: [Semi-Skeptic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/semi-skeptic-6465561)
Published: 2025-01-09T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semiskeptic/episodes/86---Scientology-e2t8afc
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## Resource

This week, Aaron treats Chris to the rich and unique history of the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Plus there's pink-eye, ghost-aliens, Squirrel-Busters, and all kinds of other crazy shit! And check out our new sponsor, The Tribe of the Grey Horn Pagans! They have a fancy merch shop, and if you use the code SKEPTIC10 at the checkout, you can save 10% off your order, and every other order you make!

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