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.
2006-07-29 17:18:08
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answered by thetaalways 6
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Check out the videos on google video.
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=Scientology
2006-07-29 17:34:01
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answered by SEOplanNOW.com 7
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Scientology is man-made opinions, views, & theologies!.......The Bible Was Here Long Before scientology!........and unbelieving man just can't deal with that!......ps. man's studies have proven common sense to the natural to a point!....But carnal man can never, but never tap into GOD (Spiritually) unless they become BORN AGAIN! (John 3: 3).....simple as that!......
2006-07-29 17:43:03
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answered by Anonymous
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It's a made-up religion started by a really crappy Western and SF writer. Main purpose: getting money from you.
Because of this banned in several countries.
2006-07-29 17:33:08
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answered by Gungnir 5
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a religon started by an alcoholic pill popping hack sci fi writer ages ago to make tons of cash tax free
2006-07-29 17:34:25
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answered by tyler_durden_project 5
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the study of science duh....j/k its pretty much crap like the first answerer said
2006-07-29 17:34:24
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answered by BayBoy707 1
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www.xenu.net
2006-07-29 17:35:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Just more crap.
2006-07-29 17:32:23
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answered by You really_believe_that_shit? 2
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