I believe it is a cult.
An institution of easily-trusting individuals initially founded on the far-fetched beliefs of a science fiction writer. I believe that they only applied for status as a 'religious organisation' for the sole purpose of appearing respectable and gaining the tax benefits of being classified as such.
There is a reason why a number of European countries have denied this status to The Church of Scientology.
From the man himself, L. Ron Hubbard - "I’d like to start a religion. That’s where the money is."
Hi SereneProdigy,
The options for hiding your image gallery are in:
Account / Settings / Settings & Privacy
Likewise, if you go to Settings / Photo Albums, you can restrict access to those to individual members.
Liz