One of the first things I ever learned about Scientology is that they sue former followers and journalists. They are VERY litigious.

That’s when I CONCLUDED that they probably really are a cult with something to hide. That’s what happens when a cult tries to silence multiple sincere people.  The cult cements the idea that it really is a cult in the minds of most people.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulette_Cooper

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/388634/