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Miscavige's Rise
- After L. Ron Hubbard's death, David Miscavige, a young and relatively unknown Scientologist, became his successor.
- Miscavige quickly rose to power through calculated moves, despite being a relative unknown.
Miscavige's Corporate Focus
- David Miscavige, unlike L. Ron Hubbard, focused on the corporate aspects of Scientology.
- He made Scientology a powerful force in Hollywood and secured its tax-exempt status.
Challenges to Scientology
- Scientology, under Miscavige, faced challenges like criticism from South Park and attacks from Anonymous.
- These events marked the first significant setbacks for the organization.