Scientology was invented my science fiction writer for the benefit of himself.
You're quick to dismiss this far-fetched belief as a money grabbing scheme, but yet you can blindly follows this far-fetched idea...?
The Catholic Church was founded by a Man who came to Earth for the salvation of mankind.
Scientologists require money to enlighten people and christians guilt people into donating.

Things you never see...a skinny or unemployed minister. Why? Because there will always be people so afraid of what happens after death that they will believe and donate to any unbelievable story that promises hope for eternal life.