I am really curious about the religion that Tom Cruise follows.what is it called and whats it all about?does he belive in god?if yes which god?do they go to church or any other place of their own?
2006-08-01 17:55:08 · 14 answers · asked by goldencurls_99 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here is an accurate description of it for you.
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.
I hope this helps. There are many churches and missions around the world and anyone is welcome to go into them.They will be very willing to answer your questions and show you the activities they are doing there.
Tom Cruise has been a Scientologist for over 20 years. He was introduced to it by his first wife Mimi Rogers.
2006-08-02 09:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by thetaalways 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tom Cruise lives in a world unto himself...best not to go there.
2006-08-01 18:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientology. Info on it can be found at www.scientology.com. It was founded by L. Ron Hubbard. I had to write an essay about it. I hope that this helps.
2006-08-01 18:02:46 · answer #3 · answered by getting divorced 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a bunch of lies sorri it was started by a sc fi writer he always says u want to become rich start a religion....He just got it from sc fi books and movies
2006-08-01 18:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by mitchrocks1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientology. Was created by a science fiction writer.... sounds like a crock to me!
2006-08-01 18:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by Aussie Chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientology: it has eastern philosophy mixed w/ a modern western twist> they try to get there soul back to its perfect "godly" state> by meditation and such>
2006-08-01 18:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Letting a toddler die because they don t believe in drugs is loopy, a toddler must have each precise to stay longer than a determine. It s incredibly unhappy and they ought to reassess about their faith.
2016-11-27 20:10:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really a cult rather than a religion... they don't believe in modern medicine and weird things like that...
2006-08-01 18:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he lives in a world of his own. best not to go there. this is based on a noval by .ron. l. hubbard called dinetics. you can buy this book in any shi_fi. list . this is based on fact?
2006-08-01 18:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think they have any followers for this so called religion.
2006-08-01 18:06:08 · answer #10 · answered by NchantingPrincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋