Occultism and Controversy in America

This chapter explores the complex connections between American occultism and figures linked to Scientology, highlighting the life and influences of Jack Parsons. It discusses the manipulative relationship between L. Ron Hubbard and Parsons, the emergence of controversial beliefs within splinter groups, and the interplay of science fiction with metaphysical practices. The narrative further investigates the dark implications of cult activities and domestic terrorism in the 1970s, including the infamous Manson cult and its relationship with societal tensions.