Basically they're a "religion" that was founded by a science fiction writer who slowly and eventually manipulated those who were followers of his "religion" into being extorted out of their money through the use of brainwashing. Blackmail is used to keep those who were in the church and are now against it quiet. Human rights violations have been taken against some of those who speak out against them. They also bait people into their "religion" by telling them lies about what they're about, and then when people are further in, they change what they're about.
Basically, what we're protesting is that their actions make them against free speech... they are a criminal cult that extorts money out of its followers... and their tax exemption status is fradulent (as it is not a church). We have nothing against $cientologists, but rather more with the criminal institution governing it.
Keep in mind, this is a nutshell. It is best that you research it more if you're interested in learning both sides.
I might have gotten some of this wrong / used poor wording. Please correct me if this is the case, I don't want to tell something overtly false.
"Among these advanced teachings, one episode revealed to those who reach OT level III is the story of Xenu (sometimes Xemu), introduced as an alien ruler of the "Galactic Confederacy." According to this story, 75 million years ago Xenu brought billions of people to Earth in spacecraft resembling Douglas DC-8 airliners, stacked them around volcanoes and blew them up with hydrogen bombs. Their souls then clustered together, stuck to the bodies of the living and continue to do this today. Hubbard called these clustered spirits "Body Thetans," and advanced-level Scientologists place considerable emphasis on isolating these alien souls and neutralizing their ill effects.[78]"
Sadly, the truth is that most $cientologists DO NOT KNOW that, either. They are not told those 'facts' until extremely late in their 'training'. It takes years and much money to reach a level within the organization before you even here of Xenu.
I don't see why people bother fighting scientology. If there are people dumb enough to throw their money away on a scam so stupid, then fine let them do that.
I have sat here for a few hours, watched all the YouTube videos, read forums and articles. I am in full support of Anonymous, although there are no Co$ by me you have my support online.
my own version. just edited the bottom. wanted to give credit to anonymous some how, thought it would also spark a "who is anonymous" and generate more interest