Why has the Church of Scientology issued a warning against this viral TikTok trend?
Scientology “speed running” sees participants attempt to quickly run through properties linked to or owned by the church. First beginning in the US in locations such as Los Angeles and New York, it has since spread across the pond.
TikTok says its community guidelines prohibit the promotion of violent or criminal behavior, and they are removing this content from the platform.
The Independent explores the bizarre phenomenon, how the church has responded, and why even former Scientologists themselves are opposed to it.
