Flag Building It includes a 15-story tower topped by a bronze Scientology cross visible from much of Clearwater. Construction began in 1998, was halted in 2003, and was ultimately resumed to reach substantial completion during 2011. The long delay in construction led to substantial fines being levied by the city authorities. The building is valued at $80 million and at least $145 million has been raised by Church fundraising towards the project. The church denies accusations that the Flag Building's completion was deliberately delayed so that it could serve as a cash cow. The Church of Scientology announced in August 2013 that
The Secrets of Scientology Scientology." The Secrets of Scientology The Secrets of Scientology is a documentary which was broadcast on 28 September 2010 as part of the BBC's "Panorama" documentary strand. Presented by John Sweeney, it is a follow-up of his 2007 investigation into the Church of Scientology and features interviews with former high-ranking members of the organisation. Reporter John Sweeney presented the hour-long programme, which was a follow-up to his 2007 documentary "Scientology and Me" in which he travelled to Los Angeles to investigate Scientology. In "The Secrets of Scientology", Sweeney interviews several individuals connected with the organisation and investigates allegations by former