To Scientologists, children are just spirits in small bodies: Jenna Miscavige | Banfield
August 29, 2025
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as posted by the channelJenna Miscavige, the niece of Scientology leader David Miscavige, joins “Banfield” to describe her childhood within the controversial church. The Church of Scientology believes a child is simply a “spirit in a small body,” which justifies the use of kids as laborers, alleges Jenna Miscavige, who left the organization two decades ago.
#Scientology #Religion #Children
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