'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes'
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'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes'
"Participants in the 'speed running' phenomenon have been seen racing through Scientology properties, engaging in playful confrontations with security guards, and celebrating their antics online."
"The Church of Scientology has responded to these events by accusing the speed runners of committing hate crimes, emphasizing that the incidents are serious and not merely a game."
Groups of people have been entering Scientology buildings in Hollywood, dressed in costumes, and engaging in a game-like activity called 'speed running.' They race through hallways, clashing with security guards while filming their antics for social media. The incidents have drawn attention online, with participants likening their experiences to video game challenges. Church officials have condemned these actions, labeling them as hate crimes, while the participants celebrate their escapades as a form of entertainment.
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