The Church of Scientology was founded by American science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. The church believes that a person’s spirit can be cleared of past painful experiences through a process called “auditing,” or freeing the person of the burdens that interfere with happiness and self-realization. It has confronted suspicions from many sides during its history and has been banned and investigated in various countries. What was the purpose of the church’s “Operation Snow White”? Discuss