Scientologists: Explain why u believe what u believe.?

Question

i mean SERIOUSLY u gotta be retarded or something to believe the bullshit that your church dishes out.

Answer 1

scientology is a 'religion' created by a science fiction writer who said the best way to get rich in america is to invent a religion. of course, his is like science fiction. check out southpark's shows on scientology. it's nothing but a money making enterprise.

Answer 2

Scientologist here.....

The problem with answering your question is that you have assumed that what you have "heard" about Scientology from
the media, TV.. (South Park?)... various bogus websites... etc
is actually what " my church dishes out".

So I can't explain to you why I "believe" this stuff, because I don't. It isn't Scientology.
This is not the first time alarming and ridiculous things have been spread about a religion. If you bother to take a look into the past.
The early Christians were accused of some pretty weird and alarming things....the Romans threw more than a few to the lions. Hitler improved on this technique and managed to justify
gassing about 6 million Jews as a result.
As a Scientologist for almost 35 years I find this current bunch of "bullshit" (to use your expression) pretty pathetic by comparison to the past. It's actually a bit of a yawn.

Just for the record, here is a pretty good description of what Scientology actually is all about:

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.


And at the risk of repeating the obvious....there is no "faith or belief " involved here.

I hope I have answered your question....... probably not.... but hey, I get points for trying !

Answer 3

Scientology is a religion based on making a better life for yourself! Christianity is based around a fictional character.. Which one is better? Believing in a mythalogical figure just so you dont have to deal with reality, or believing there is a way of improving your life!!!

Answer 4

They believe just like Christians or Muslims believe.

Answer 5

tom cruise made a documentary on this religion called 'war of the worlds'. its really cool

Answer 6

tom freakin cruise

thats all i gotta say

Answer 7

LOL at Nikki's answer. I've seen some hilarious posts around here. Thanks for the laugh. God Bless

Answer 8

brain washed idiots

Answer 9

not quite as stupid as the bible, but i would agree...pretty damn stupid