Is The Church of Christian Science and The Church of Scientology the same? ?Views on pre-marital sex?

Question

I'm wanting to know the differences if any and the guidelines each fellowship has on sex before marriage.

I'm not deciding on a religion here, merely wondering if there is a difference. Folks are making such a fuss over Tom Cruise and his beliefs, and it occured to me if he is so hip with this church thing he goes by; Is there something in his religious beliefs that say it's like O.K. for him to divorce and then impregnate a much younger female who he isn't married to, still roping her into an adultress relationship.

Answer 1

No they are not the same thing .2 completely different religions.

Can't speak for Christian Science but here is a description of Scientology.
As to Pre Marital sex. Scientology does not have these kind of
"thou shalts" or "shalt nots". Obviously promiscuity is not a good idea in any culture or society.

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

No!

Christian Science doesn't believe in sex before marriage. (Purity)

The Church of Scientology is a complete farce (I began reading their core beliefs and had to stop. I couldn't stop laughing. I know that sounds really rude, which I don't mean to be. However, if you believe in aliens and they deposited your spirit via thetans, 95 million years ago...then best wishes to you; don't know if they have guidelines on purity.

If you go to www.dictionary.com "thetans" won't come up. ((That's because L. Ron Hubbard made them up, I mean made up the word trying to explain his religion to his wife.)) However, the Church of Scientology link will come up.

Quick question...are you deciding on a religion based on the fact they will let you have sex outside of marriage?

There's only one I can think of...Satanism...

Check out the book below for additional info. Great insight!

Grace to you and God Bless!

Answer 3

While I am not particularly knowledgable about each religion's view on pre-marital sex, I do know that the two religions are not even in the same ballpark with one another.

Answer 4

They have almost nothing in common. I don't know of ANY organized Christian faith which condones sex before marriage...and neither of these do either. Of the two, the Christian Scientist has more of the traditional values about love and marriage.

Answer 5

Joining a particular religion because it fits your lifestyle isn't correct. Although one can love outside of marriage, it's best to save sex for the sanctity of marriage. I didn't and kinda regret it.

Answer 6

Neither are a religion... They are similar in belief but not the same CULT.

Answer 7

NO