No. In Scientology what's true is what's true for you. If someone feels having a child out of wedlock is right for them, then it's okay.
However, I should also mention that once one becomes a parent, Scientology teaches that they should treat their children with the same dignity and respect that they'd give an adult.
Check out this section of the Scientology Handbook on how Scientology can help with raising children:
http://www.scientologyhandbook.org/SH14.HTM
2006-08-10 13:51:36
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answered by Scotty 3
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There are no laws, commandments, etc like this in Scientology.
It considers that man is basically good. Not "evil" or" born in sin".
The causes of destructive behaviour are not native, and the more aware of your true nature you become the more you do
what is constructive and survival in life. This includes yourself,
your partner, family, groups, society and so on.
Marriage or wedlock in society can be a religious/spiritual and legal ceremony, or it can just be a legal ceremony.
It is serves an important purpose , and Scientology has a marriage ceremony like all other religions.
But marriage is fundementally an agreement between two people.
Moral choices cannot be enforced . Scientology discourages promiscuity and encourages strong , stable families, it helps
it's members in this direction.
There are no "beliefs" in Scientology, it is a philosophy of life.
Here is a description of what it is:
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 to answer your question.
2006-08-10 15:30:31
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answered by thetaalways 6
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I dont remember anyone getting kicked out of Scientology for it. But I have seen people kicked out for minor drug use. And once for a 19 yr old guy with a 17 yr old girl. In both those cases other kinds of churches not only didnt kick them out but begged them to come back.
2006-08-10 14:31:22
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answered by Gandalf Parker 7
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