TAMPA, Florida (CNN) -- Some Christian congregations, particularly in lower income, urban areas, are turning to an unlikely source for help -- the Church of Scientology. Rev, Charles Kennedy uses Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard's book during a Friday night sermon. Scientologists do not worship God, much less Jesus Christ. The church has seen plenty of controversy and critics consider it a cult. So why are observant Christians embracing some of its teachings? Two pastors who spoke recently with CNN explained that when it comes to religion, they still preach the core beliefs of Christianity. But when it comes to practicing what they preach in a modern world, borrowing from Scientology helps.
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"Their hope is that through these programs, people will become more interested in @placeholder, what else Mr. Hubbard had to offer, and this will lead them eventually to Scientology," Ross said.
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She said "study tech" and the @placeholder orientation classes she attended helped her graduate from high school and become a poised woman.