What exactly is scientology?

Answer 1

Scientology is an applied religious philosophy. When I say "applied" I mean you actually use it in your life to change or improve existing conditions. This is different from a religious practice. All religions if you learn about them have a basic philosphy, but they also have certain dogma, rituals and observances, and a certain faith or belief is required. There is nothing wrong with this, but Scientology is not that kind of religion. It does not intrude on anyones faiths of beliefs particularly in the area of God , the Supreme Being, or the Infinite. This area is left totally up to the indivdual, which is why you can be a practicing Jew,for example and still use and apply the priniciples of Scientology in your life. It does not conflict. If anything it will enhance your understanding of your chosen religious practice.
You can have no specific religious beliefs and still benefit from using it.
And it is only true for you according to your own observation and experience with it.
It is a non denominational religion . The dictionary definition that applies:
Religion: The spiritual or emotional attitude of one who recognises the existence of superhuman power or powers.

The most basic principle of Scientology is that YOU are your own immortal soul, that this is not a "thing" you HAVE but what YOU actually are.
The whole purpose of Scientology is to increase an individual's understanding and awareness of himself. And thereby his native abilities .
When you do this the sphere and zone of his positive influence increases and moves outward into his life, his family ,his friends, his groups and mankind which he is part of.

How this result is achieved is the "technology" of Scientology, which was developed by L.Ron Hubbard after his extensive research and the discoveries he made, about the human spirit. The basic religious philosophy and knowledge of Scientology is very old, going back 10,000 years at least to the Veda or Vedic Hymns from the East. The developement of the technology is new.
He completed his research before his death in 1986 and left all of his results and copyrights
to the Church of Scientology along with most of his considerable estate., when he died.

He published a book in 1951 to communicate the basic principles he discovered called: " Scientology The Fundementals of Thought"
There are currently over 8 million Scientologists in more that 150 countries world wide. However we are a new religion, only 55 years old.
The true story of Scientology as a religion goes like this:
1. A philosopher developes a philosophy about life and death.
2. People find it interesting.
3. People find it works.
4. People pass it along to others.
5. It grows.

Answer 2

Basically, scientology is a bunch of self-help people.

They think that all of the worlds problems can be solved, with their help.

The "alien" doctrine was made up, only so they could get a "church" status in the US government. They dont actually "belive" it, but was needed to have a "doctrine" as per laws of the US concerning church status.

Dianetics is their "bible" and is a very well written book, with some very interesting theories, and ideas of how to solve some mental health issues.

Alot of their members swear by the Dianetics teachings, and I presume worked for them.

If you are one of the "God and only God " people, you will admonish it as a cult.

If you are an aethist, or free-willer, then Scientology would be good to study if for nothing else than to help with some , what I would call, slight mental health issues, depression, alcoholism, drugs, etc.

If someone knows they need help, and honestly wants help, I think Scientology would work for them just as good as any "rehab" clinic they would go through.

You can buy the book off ebay (used) for just a couple bucks, or even a public library would have some copies.

Again, the Xenu, or Zenu, stuff was all made up to get church status. Im not a scientologist, believe me, but I understand why they made up the story.

Answer 3

Actually the religion came from a fictional book written by Mr. Hubbard. It appears a humanistic way of life. The term religion does not necessarily fit in comparison with Scientology given the actual definition of Religion. There are many interesting facts concerning Scientology and is best understood holistically as a general way of living rather than a doctrine dictating a way of thought.

Answer 4

According to Wikipedia:

Scientology is a system of beliefs and practices created by American pulp and science fiction Author L. Ron Hubbard in 1952 as a self-help philosophy. By 1960 Hubbard had redefined it as a "religion by its basic tenets". The name "Scientology" is also sometimes used to refer to the Church of Scientology, which is the largest organization promoting the belief system of Scientology. There are other organizations and individuals who are not affiliated with the Church of Scientology who regard themselves as practitioners of and believers in Scientology, sometimes collectively called the Free Zone. The Church regards such independents, almost without exception, as not practicing the "true" Scientology set out by Hubbard, while many of those independents make the very same criticism about the Church.

It's a fraudulant cult, that practices teaching crap for profit... and making you think that you're better.

Answer 5

Scientology is a system of beliefs and practices created by American pulp and science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard in 1952 as a self-help philosophy. By 1960 Hubbard had redefined it as a "religion by its basic tenets". The name "Scientology" is also sometimes used to refer to the Church of Scientology, which is the largest organization promoting the belief system of Scientology. There are other organizations and individuals who are not affiliated with the Church of Scientology who regard themselves as practitioners of and believers in Scientology, sometimes collectively called the Free Zone. The Church regards such independents, almost without exception, as not practicing the "true" Scientology set out by Hubbard, while many of those independents make the very same criticism about the Church.

The Church of Scientology presents itself as a religious non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of the human spirit and providing counseling and rehabilitation programs. Church spokespeople claim that Hubbard's teachings (called "Technology" or "tech" in Scientology terminology) have saved them from addictions, arthritis, depression, learning disabilities, mental illness, cancer, homosexuality and other perceived problems.


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Answer 6

scientology = stupidity

See also, Tom Cruise = scientology

Answer 7

Stick your head up a bulls a$$, and tell me what you see. Thats what scientology is...lol

Answer 8

A religion invented on a bet by sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard.

Answer 9

Alex is right. Weird huh? But some really believe that. There's a bunch more to read on Google. Interesting.

Answer 10

The sect where the more money you spend the more enlightened you are , the more money sect getts, the lighter you mind and you pocket is .
Then after a time, you try to enlighten (read their pockets) you family, cousins ,a on the end every sucker your guru wants.