Though very different in many respects, the Church of Satan and the Church of Scientology tend to share a
fascination with the individual "Self" as a focus of religious attention. Which do you feel offers the most in-
depth exploration of the Self, and why? Does this shared interest in the Self reflect a distrust of mainstream
social and/or religious institutions? If so, which ones and why? Please illustrate your answer with examples
from the readings.
