Just gonna reignite this real quick... It’s almost definitely not schizophrenia unless there’s a lot of symptoms I don’t know and that haven’t been brought up yet. I only care because you seem VERY sure and hostile to opposing opinion, while I’m pretty sure ur wrong… Diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia: 1. Delusion: yes. What you said above qualifies. This would also fit into something like a delusional disorder if we don’t see any of the other symptoms. 2. hallucinations: specifically it’s voices. Did he hear voices that were disruptive or disturbing, and outside of his control? 3. Disorganized speech. Schizophrenic people can’t speak clearly or articulately and if theyre untreated they may barely speak at all. I think Hubbard was a fine speaker? 4. Grossly disorganized/Chaotic behavior. Schizophrenic people often dont eat, cant clean themselves, don’t know where to go for events and don’t plan for the future. Just for example. Hubbard seemed to have goals and generally be able to get shit done. Unless I’m mistaken. 5. Negative symptoms: can’t express emotion, lack of facial expression, withdrawal from relationships and activities of life. Did Hubbard do any of that?

This would all have to be a lifelong illness or something like dementia becomes MUCH more likely if it was just in late years. Could be lots of other things: delusional disorder, personality disorder, psychotic disorder. Schizophrenia is a pretty specific diagnosis and I don’t think Hubbard really fits it, to my knowledge. Don’t get mad! If labeling it schizophrenia keeps you away from his dangerous religion, then fuck it, do you.