Scientology

Dianetics

The Scientology cross has eight corners representing the eight dynamics of existence. It is not a Christian cross.

Yes. I am a Minister of Religion, ordained and registered with the Australian government. I did my Ministers Course. The be a Minister in Scientology I believe is a great honour.

To become a Scientology Minister of religion one needs to do some exacting courses, and the last course includes study of other religions. While this is not necessary to become a minister i have read the Holy Bible, the Holy Quaran, the Vedas, the Psalms of Islam, the Sutras, many Buddhist books, many other Islamic books, and Hindu texts.

To my information, None. This is because there is no conflict between Science and Islam religion, per Quran God revelation to prophet Muhammad. It is the opposite, Quran included lots of scientific statements that its correctness and authenticity were only proved with current sciences and technologies and led many non Muslim scientists to convert to Islam.

Scientologists are brought into the cult based upon the idea that it will enable them to improve themselves through a series of classes (which they must pay for) and auditing sessions (which they must pay for). After they pay for enough classes and auditing sessions they achieve different levels. At the level called OTIII they are told the great secret of Xenu. Often called the "Space Opera" (please check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_opera_in_Scientology_doctrine for the story). Scientologists and Scientology feel that this is a great secret that should never be let out so they deny it publically because after all. It sounds absolutely retarded to the un-brainwashed and would more or less destroy their recruitment efforts if it was widely known. However it has been leaked out of the cult (in it's original L. Ron Hubbard hand written form no less) and authenticated by many former high ranking members of the cult.

People are stupid

Yes, many children do and there are no age restrictions as to who may participate in Scientology auditing or training. Some Scientology Churches conduct courses and study programs specifically designed for young people. Children below the age of majority must first obtain written consent from their parents or guardian to participate in Scientology services. Like adherents of other religions, Scientologists are very proud when their children join them in the practice of their religion.

Usually by word of mouth, often by reading a book, seeing promotional materials or visiting a Church of Scientology. Sometimes one becomes interested by meeting a Scientologist and sensing that person has "something"-a positive attitude toward life, certainty, self-confidence and happiness, which they too would like to have. Fundamentally, people get into Scientology because they want to improve something in their lives or because they wish to help others improve and thus create a better civilization.

Nobody converts homosexuals. It's impossible. But some churches still try. Scientologists do not do this.

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It is a cult.

Scientology believes in spiritual rehabilitation. It is basically comprised of beliefs that we are all immortal beings who have "forgotten their true nature."

Scientology was created in 1952 by the American Sci-Fi author, L. Ron Hubbard, who claimed that it is a religion.

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It is both. So far as I can grasp (not being a scientologist myself), it allows each member a choice of how to relate to the "divine". A religion, conversely, is premised upon the "faith" or "baptism" of the communicant (a decidedly more "exclusive" model on the one hand, but precisely more defined on the other).

It is a CULT

The religion of Scientology is not based on the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Their founder is Ron Hubbard a science fiction writer and not a Christian.

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Yes.

The "Church of Scientology" is the main scientology practicing organisation, and by far the largest and most powerful. It has a complex organisational structure, and is the organisation originally led by L Ron Hubbard, the creator of scientology.

The splinter groups are known collectively as "the Free Zone". They are generally disaffected scientologists, often unhappy with the actions of the organisation - CoS - in particular with the costs of scientology training.

Both the Freezone and CoS accuse each other of "squirrelling" the scientology equivalent of heresey - which means simply changing the doctrine dictated by Hubbard.

The Scandal of Scientology

Yes, a human being is a spiritual being that has a body.

Close your eyes, touch your leg. Do you feel it. That is a fact. Who is feeling it. You. That is a fact.

Improved Answer:

I would say, Yes, it is based on facts.

Now having said that, we both know there is such a thing as having faith and the First Amendment, when one is pretty much free to say most anything about what another might cherish as a fact. There are at least three types of lies, according to Mark Twain, I believe. 'There are White Lies, Damn Fool Lies and Statistics.'

My experience has been that on Wikipedia and other sites that many have felt free to restate as facts most any 'lie' that ever was printed, anywhere. They seem to be quite unabashed about it too. One 'Scientific Study' by Hiakawa, admitted within the study that he had not read Dianetics, knew of no one that had used it and that his information came from a dinner party where it was discussed. This at one time was a 'scientific study' presented on 'Dianetics' at Wikapedia. Hiakawa then went on to say how all science fiction writers do the same thing as the author... I objected. I also, objected to one where a student, studying to become a teacher presented his ideas and now this idea is one of two such studies published and listed on 'Pub Med', according to Wikipedia. I objected, but about 10 others shouted me down with a flourish. That was a 'fact' they chose to cherish. I believe it is still there. The other 'scientific' study was one by one doctor, and one person in Dianetics, could someone recall something specific when drugged and unconscious? (36 words from Newton's Three Laws was supposedly used.) Hint: was the drugged person ever told anything? Well, I objected to that and got shouted down as again. Another cherished 'fact' that made no sense at all. So I decided to located some real testing facts.

An IQ test was run on 88 students after they had read Dianetics and applied it on each other for about 40 hours each. These were new people to Dianetics straight off the street in Sept of 1950 with no previous knowledge of Dianetics. Could such a person read the book and get a change in IQ? IQ tests were run before and after. The testing was certified by 3 psychologists, licensed and professionals in such work. The test series confirmed an IQ gain of 10 points on the average for the 88 students. The study was published in the front pages of the next few issues of the next Dianetics book out, Science of Survival.

Now the shouting down on Wiki began again with a new twist. This test was not scientific enough to refute the two articles in Pub Med. I asked one person what would be enough? He explained, it needed controls, it needed blind studies, it needed this and needed that on and on. So I just added up how many people would have to be involved compared to the actual 88 involved. He was proposing that what was needed to meet modern testing protocol was 184,000,000 test subjects. Of these only 88 would have been the actual test subjects, the rest would have to be tricked into believing they were actually participating somehow. I laughed at him. But again, he had some cherished idea he was working with, I don't think it had much to do with any facts.

So, that study was and is factual. You might look it up and read it to see for yourself.

On Wiki they also provided me with a link to site that was about some 'Nomes' a magazine of the early 1950s edited by some kid in England I believe. You could perform the exact same test as Dianetics did 1950, yourself. But what is the point? In Scientology, each student is encouraged to personally observe how each new idea presented works. Find out how it works and how it does not work. He has the chance to see others use it and that it works or does not work as the case may be. On course if one can not produce the results expected, he is expected to restudy the material until he can personally observe this, personally do this and can get the results expected. You need to decide what you want to accept as 'facts'.

So to summarize, any fact presented here can be shouted down or changed by a 'supervisor' or crafty hacker or simply locked even if it is false. So why not get a book from your local library and read it. Observe for yourself. Test it yourself. Look at what others can actually do. Learn it well enough that you can do it yourself.

Bridge Publications - Scientology - was created in 1993.

There seems to be no birth rituals specific to Scientology. Scientologists are Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, etc. If members have birth rituals that they would like to do they can do them. It is simply your life and Scientology basically helps keep it that way.

An alien called Xenu. Allegedly he had a bit of a population problem, so he abducted half the people from his home planet, drugged them, threw them into volcanoes, and then brainwashed their souls (Why? Because he was EVIL). He then moved them all to earth, where they attach themselves to humans and muck up their brains to this day.

I believe the actor leon ousby is. If it is the actor you.re talking about.

Mr. Hubbard developed the seven-division organizing board administrative pattern in 1965. Since then, it has been used in all churches of Scientology, their supporting organizations and their related charitable and educational organizations as well. It is an arrangement of administrative functions specifically designed to support the spiritual purposes of a church.As noted above, this pattern contains seven divisions which describe all the actions encompassed by the organization. Each division is subdivided into three departments. In these seven divisions and their twenty-one subdivisions one finds all the functions, duties, positions, sequences of action and channels of communication within the organization.

The first division is the Hubbard Communications Office - so named because its main functions were originally part of L. Ron Hubbard's office in the early days of Scientology. This division establishes, which means literally, keeps the church operating. Here, Department 1 provides new staff and ensures they get hatted for their church positions. A hatted staff member is one who is able to competently perform the specific functions of his position.

Division 2 is the Dissemination Division. Dissemination means to spread or scatter broadly. In a Scientology church, this division informs the public about Scientology services and scriptural materials. It produces mailings and publications, such as the church's magazines, which are sent to all parishioners, and operates the church bookstore. When parishioners write in to request information about or arrange for services, staff within this division respond to the requests.

Division 3 is Treasury. All corporations, even religious ones, are required to keep proper financial records. The church's fixed donation system of fund-raising provides the financial support necessary for it to disseminate Scientology, carry on its work in the community and continue its ministry to a growing congregation. Division 3 pays the bills and keeps financial records. It also provides for the upkeep of the church's premises and equipment.

Division 4 is the Technical Division, and its staff minister the church's core religious services of auditing and training. It is here where a parishioner participates in the services of the Grade Chart. Since auditing and training are the central activities of every church, this division often contains four to five times more personnel than other divisions. The other divisions of the organization support and facilitate these activities.

The next division, Division 5, is the Qualifications Division. This division sees to the enhancement, training and care of the staff. Any staff member who has any difficulty in performing his duties will receive immediate attention and help from Division 5. Division 5 also helps parishioners who have difficulty applying the principles they have learned in training, and conducts internships in auditor training. It also verifies that parishioners have realized the full spiritual gains and abilities in their auditing and training. The Qualifications Division is therefore the division that issues certificates, validating new states of spiritual ability and awareness.

Division 6 is called the Public Division. Here, individuals are introduced to Scientology through lectures and films, open houses, Sunday church services and tape plays and introductory religious services. This division reaches out to the community to provide assistance when needed and contributes to local social programs. Through the Public Division, the church performs many goodwill activities which benefit the entire community. Division 6 personnel also help parishioners form "field groups" to minister basic Dianetics and Scientology services to the public so more people can benefit from Dianetics and Scientology.

The last division is the Executive Division, Division 7, which is responsible for ensuring through careful planning and supervision that the church as a whole remains viable and able to minister to its congregation. The Executive Director of the church also is Division 7's most senior staff member. Division 7 is also responsible for secular corporate functions, legal affairs and government relations.Another important executive in each church who serves in Division 7 is the L. Ron Hubbard (LRH) Communicator - a position established when Mr. Hubbard served as Executive Director of the Church and maintained a local representative in each church to facilitate his communications. Today, the LRH Communicator is responsible for ensuring that the church adheres to Scientology scripture. This duty is especially critical for proper functioning of the church because it is only through the orthodox ministry of auditing and training, as precisely provided in the scripture, that the gains and accomplishments of Dianetics and Scientology are possible. The LRH Communicator also preserves the L. Ron Hubbard office maintained in every church as a mark of respect for the Founder of the religion.By carrying out its specific functions, each division contributes to the overall ministry of the church.

Each department within a division likewise has its own distinct duties which must be carried out for the division itself to function correctly.

The Church of Scientology organization is hierarchical -- there are no recognized autonomous congregations, by design. However, considering that the Church considers anyone who has taken a Scientology or Dianetics self-improvement class to be a Scientologist, only a minority of the official membership is actually actively involved in a Scientology group or organization. And quite a few more consider themselves Scientologists but do not check in regularly. So you could say their organization is hierarchical but their membership is mostly autonomous.

They usually worship on Sundays.

Scientology is specifically related to one's own personal wants and needs. It was founded by L. Ron Hubbard starting in 1952. Scientology is more spiritual than religious.