Scientology is a religion involved in many social betterment activities

Contrary to what John Sweeney claims ( ‘Why Scientology is so alien to me’, February 3) the core teachings (not beliefs) of Scientology are contained in the 18 basic books and 15 audio lecture series that constitute the foundations of our religion. 

There are many other Scientology audio lecture series, publications, etc, but they amplify and clarify what is in the core teachings.

These core teachings are available to everyone, Scientologist or not. Indeed our Church has donated hundreds of thousands of copies of these books and lectures to public libraries.