In the US, the Church of Scientology hasn't gained "religious" status. The US Government takes great pains to NOT specify what is a religion and what is not.
The Church of Scientology, however, did manage to get the IRS to qualify them as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization in 1993; amid significant controversy.
The Church of Scientology launched over 2,000 lawsuits against the IRS. The details of their tax-exemption remain secret to this day -- the IRS refuses to release them.
One of the most controversial points about their tax-exemption is that Scientologists are permitted to take tax deductions for monies spent on Scientology courses -- an exemption that is granted to no other religion in the US. You can learn more about this by Googling: "sklar scientology".
The Ninth District Court has commented that this Scientology-specific tax deduction is a violation of the Establishment Clause of the constitution.
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Lutherans rejected traditional sources of religious authority, such as church councils and the pope. They believed that the Bible was the only true source of religious guidance. See the related link. The Bible was the only way to learn how to lead a good life and gain faith in God.
A nun is not really a nun if she is not officially recognized by the Catholic Church as a member of a religious order or if she does not take religious vows. Additionally, a person who pretends to be a nun for personal gain or deception purposes is not truly a nun.
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The Puritans came to the US to escape religious persecution in Europe. They left England, many going to Holland so that they could worship in their way instead of that of the Church of England. In Holland, persecution from the Catholics eventually led to their immigration to the Colonies to allow them religious freedom.For religion or you can say that they disagreed with the religious teachings of the Church of England. They wanted to reform the Church of England and remove the Roman Catholicism traces from the church.
to gain religious freedom
What did Europeans hope to gain from exploring the New World
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Philadelphia.
Community and a feeling of special favor.
An individual's ascribed status, such as race, gender, or socio-economic background, can influence the opportunities they have for achieving success in society. Factors like discrimination, stereotypes, and access to resources can impact an individual's ability to attain their desired achieved status, as they may face barriers or biases based on their ascribed characteristics. These societal dynamics demonstrate how one's ascribed status can play a significant role in shaping their achieved status.