What is Scientology?

Question

I have my beliefs and i dont want to convert to scientology but i hear about it a lot and i dont know what its theory is. Can anyone tell me what its about? Again i dont want to convert i just wanna know what its about im very happy with my faith thankyou very much...

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 53 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

It's a crazy religion (as all religions are) based on works by L. Ron Hubbard, you know, the sci-fi writer? Basically, they believe that we came here from alien space ships and bla bla bla. The best explanation was done by Southpark creators Tre Parker and Matt Stone. Watch the "Trapped in the Closet" episode. Explains everything.

Answer 3

all started by L. Ron Hubbard as 'self help approach' referred to as Dianetics (he all began writing SiFi books and then wrote self help books) ...it right into a became "faith".....a lot of human beings (Christians, atheist, agnostics, former individuals, ect) say it is the proper 'textual content-e book' party of a non-violent Cult (theory some individuals have reported actual and emotional abuse) the standard theory is: throughout your and previous lives you've had unfavorable studies that you won't be able to keep in mind, those repressed studies 'carry you decrease back'.... by particular counseling referred to as "Dianetics" (presented by the CoS. for a nominal value) you could 'procedure/manage' those undesirable studies....once there all treated, you could go beyond to a "severe undeniable of life" ....the top....

Answer 4

A cult popularized by air-head Hollywood types.

Answer 5

It's a scam for highly suggestible, brainwashed celebrities that believe in aliens. Tom Cruise should be evidence enough that they're all f***ing nuts.

Answer 6

A rather dangerous cult.

Answer 7

don't know but my theory is that it is just a bunch of rich people or celebrities who want to make up there own religion just to fit their own lifestyle.....just a guess?.......

Answer 8

its eastern philosophy w/ a western modern twist (meditation, etc.)

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology

gives a more detailed explanation

Answer 10

it's a cult