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This man wrote the poem “Hymn of Asia”, in which he claimed to fulfill the prophecy of the “Metteya.” This man described Jesus as someone with “uncontrollable bursts of temper” and wrote that Lucifer brought “enlightenment.” This 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 to discredit his critics, such as during Operation Snow White. This man (10[1])legendarily (10[1])discarded his body to investigate other “Operating (10[1])Thetan” levels, (10[1])one of which is occupied by Tom Cruise. For 10 points, (10[1])name this founder of (10[1])Dianetics (10[1])and the Church of Scientology. ■END■

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