What is the difference, if any, between Scientology, and the Church of Christ, Scientist (Or Science)?

Answer 1

They are two completely different religions.
I do not know a lot about Christian Science other than it is based on the Bible... New Testament I think.
I do know a lot about Scientology.
Here is an accurate description of Scientology which may help to sort out the differences 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.

Answer 2

I don't know a lot about the Church of the Christian Scientist, however I do know that Scientology is a "religion" that was basically made up by L. Rob Hubbard who was a failed Science Fiction author in the 1950s or 1960s.

Answer 3

sure, the two thoroughly different religions. One so some distance as i'm conscious using the Bible as their user-friendly teachings. Church of Christ Scientists. Scientology exchange into based in 1951 after extensive learn into and discoveries concerning to the human spirit, by using L.Ron Hubbard. This one is non denominational and does no longer interfere into the portion of someones ideals in God, spectacular Being etc.

Answer 4

Im guessing you are referring to the medicine/doctors thing?
As I understand it....

The Christian Scientists avoid medicines and doctors alltogether relying on their faith in God and Chist to heal them. There are probably varying levels of faith as far as how far they will go with it.

Scientologists dont go quite that far. They dont mind medicines and procedures that fix a problem. They mostly avoid procedures and drugs that mask a symptom. Such as pain killers, depressents, uppers, liposuction, etc etc.

Of course both groups have horror stories told about them so for an official answer you would probably need to talk to an official in each group. Or visit their web sites.