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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Bishop

What is Scientology speed running? The viral trend sparking warnings

  • A viral online trend called "Scientology speed running" involves people bursting into and quickly moving through properties linked to or owned by the Church of Scientology.
  • The trend began in the US, in cities such as Los Angeles and New York, and has since spread to the UK.
  • The Church of Scientology has issued a warning against this phenomenon.
  • It earlier denounced these incidents as trespassing, harassment, and disruption of religious facilities, responding by removing door handles and limiting public access to its buildings.
  • Former Scientologists have also expressed their opposition to the "speed running" trend.
  • TikTok says its community guidelines prohibit the promotion of violent or criminal behavior, and they are removing this content from the platform.
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