TikTok Trend Involves Running Through Church of Scientology Buildings in Los Angeles

A trend on TikTok involves users entering Church of Scientology buildings in Los Angeles and attempting to run through them as quickly as possible. Participants aim to cover as much distance as they can inside the buildings before staff or security intervene. com reported that these videos have attracted millions of views.

The Church of Scientology was founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, a science fiction author. The organization teaches that humans are immortal spiritual beings called thetans with potential for spiritual advancement.

A central practice, known as auditing, uses a device called an E-meter to identify and address spiritual issues, with the goal of achieving a state referred to as clear.

Background on the Church of Scientology The Church of Scientology has a significant presence in Los Angeles.

It operates a headquarters on Sunset Boulevard, which was expanded in 2010 into what the organization calls an Ideal Org. The church also maintains a Celebrity Centre in the city, which serves entertainers and public figures. Los Angeles has contributed to the church's visibility through its association with the entertainment industry.

The church has had members among actors and other public figures. Estimates of active members worldwide range from 10,000 to 35,000, according to independent researchers and former staff.

Details of the TikTok Trend In the trend, known as the Scientology run, users enter the front doors of church buildings and sprint through lobbies, hallways, and other areas.

Some participants use skateboards to move faster. The objective is to achieve the deepest recorded run, meaning the farthest distance inside before being stopped. Most attempts end shortly after entry, with staff intervening or security escorting participants out, often through side exits.

One video, posted by the TikTok account swhileyy, shows a participant entering a building in Hollywood and being intercepted by staff. com reported.

Context and Recent Developments Online pranks involving Church of Scientology locations have occurred previously, but this running format has increased in popularity in recent weeks.

No participants have progressed far into the buildings, though attempts continue. The trend highlights interactions between social media users and the church's physical sites in Los Angeles. The church's buildings in the area, including those in Hollywood, serve as focal points for these activities.

Staff responses typically involve stopping the runners promptly to prevent further access. As of the current date, the trend persists on TikTok, with users sharing videos of their attempts.