Is it possible to explain Scientology in a manner that does not make people laugh?

Answer 1

Quite frankly, I don't see how any religion can be explained without making people laugh.

Answer 2

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.

Note the absence of anything about aliens.......
I'm assuming you are referring to "South Park" in regard to Scientology appearing to be funny.You are supposed to laugh at this, it's a satirical cartoon. Most satires rely on making someone or something look totally ridiculous for their source of humor.
"The Simpsons", for example, while funny, is not an actual true representation of an average American family.
In fact quite a few American families would be insulted if they
thought that TV show was taken seriously by those who watched it!!
Ridicule is great fun.... as long as it isn't directed at you personally or a group that you are part of..... then it can become something else.
With the creators of " South Park" the latter is in fact their intent.
They seem to have "issues" in the area of religion is general.

Answer 3

As you read the following, I forbid you to laugh.

Fork over your life savings to the Church of Scientology, and you will know the "truth":

75 million years ago, extraterrestrial beings were sent to planet Earth by intergalactic ruler, Xenu, who then blew up the aliens with hydrogen bombs in a volcano (because molten lava just isn't enough to kill those pesky aliens).

The resulting explosion caused millions of alien spirits to be released into the air. The spirits were then trapped and brainwashed into believing in God and religion, Christ, Moses, Mohammed, Willy Wonka, and Sade.

Today on Earth, all the spirits of these aliens have attached themselves to our bodies, and are the root cause of all the false reality. These attached spirits are called Body-Thetans (or BT's).

In order to become cleared and get rid of those nasty BT's that are keeping you down, you have to be audited with a tool called an E-meter. To use it, you have to hold two metal rods in your hands.

Are you laughing? Damn it! I guess it's not possible.

Blessed be.

Answer 4

I can't explain Scientology without laughing myself!

Answer 5

An applied philosophy meaning that it gives you tech that you can use in your day-to-day life to help you deal with all the situations that present to you in a far more logical and efficent way. Scientology is based on workable axioms and LRH has created a useable technology for everyone, if they would just listen...

Answer 6

As long as you keep it VERY surface, I suppose you could explain it without making people laugh (you know, talk about how it helps people feel good about themselves, be successful, clear their minds, blah blah blah.) But if you get into any detail at all, it just becomes ridiculous.

Answer 7

Yes...

Scientology has killed many people.

http://www.whyaretheydead.net

I don't think anyone is laughing at that web page...

But yes, it can be a damn funny topic, here are some links:

South Park:
http://www.xenutv.com/cruise/sp-closet.htm

Other:
http://www.zipperfish.com/free/yaafm11.php
http://www.clambake.org/archive/books/lampoon/lamp1.htm
http://home.snafu.de/tilman/cos_fun/

Tom Cruise:
http://www.scientomogy.info/
http://www.tomcruiseisnuts.com/
http://65.58.242.81/scientomogy.com.php

Answer 8

Show me the people who flunked the "personallity" test and I'll show you who won't laugh. I need to get me some L. Ron books, pronto.

Answer 9

Definitely......NO.

Scientology has a high suicide rate among the poor followers. That isn't a laughing matter. Peace.

Answer 10

I thought South Park did that already.