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This man wrote the poem “Hymn of Asia”, in which he claimed to fulfill the prophecy of the (10[1])“Metteya.” This man described Jesus as someone with “uncontrollable bursts of temper” and wrote that Lucifer brought “enlightenment.” This (10[1])man names a “College of Administration International” that teaches using this man’s “Study Technology.” A financial policy document written by this man almost exclusively contains the capitalized words “MAKE MONEY.” This man established a Guardian Office that harassed and attempted (10[1])to discredit his critics, such as during Operation Snow White. This man legendarily (10[1])discarded (10[2]-5[1])his body to investigate (10[1])other “Operating Thetan” levels, (10[1])one of (10[1])which is occupied by Tom Cruise. For 10 points, (10[1])name this founder of Dianetics and the Church of Scientology. ■END■

ANSWER: L. Ron Hubbard [or Lafayette Ronald Hubbard]
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