Which is worse: Free Masonism or Scientology?

Answer 1

These are two completely different things

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.

Can't see anything wrong with Scientology,
I don't know much about the Freemasons other than it isn't a religion, but a male oriented secret fraternity of some sort. You have to be invited by a member to join it and it is somewhat exclusive.

Not sure what you are trying to find out with this question.

Answer 2

Worse how?

As thetaalways put it for Scientology might be true for other religious systems or organizations:

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.

This makes makes good sense. "Different strokes for different folks,' To each his reach." I see Scientology as one of the many tables at the "All you can eat buffet of religions." Just as every same kind of food, medicine and exercise will not get the same results for everyone, religion organization might the work for in a similar fashion everyone.

I commend his honest answer about Freemasons, as opposed to the conjecture.

Freemasonry is not a secret organization, but it is an organization with secrets. It is a fraternal order. In respect most organizations have secrets.

From as best as I can tell their, charter repects all religion faith systems, they should apply their knowledge to living day life. Liberty for all is manifested in their writngs and oath.

Answer 3

Masons: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington

Scientologists: Tom Cruise, John Travolta

'Nuff said.

Answer 4

The church of scientology; it's a pyramid scheme.

There's actually nothing wrong with the Masons. It's just a fraternal organization. People tend to get exciteable about them because they're secretive; the reason they're secretive isn't because they're up to something, it's because it's their organization's way of demonstrating character. Keeping tight-lipped shows the other members that you're a trustworthy guy, and such.

Answer 5

free masons are self centered and self purposing group that only help when it benifits there cause. and scientology is a religion created by L Ron Hubbard that has selfish motivation to it as the founding roots.
Both make completely no sense and tend to make iit's followers either bitter or nuts, so i'm gonna say they are both just as bad

Answer 6

People like Jack Chick need to lie to us in order to make Free Masonry look bad. Scientology, on the other hand, does that all by itself.

Answer 7

Scientology is totally ridiculous. i mean cmon no one in there right mind would believe them and masons are so secretive that bo one even the people in the group dont really kno whats goin on..

Answer 8

Scientology is crazy, all scientologits are paranoid.Tom cruise for instance the man has completely lost his mind.

Answer 9

Freemasons are the worse by far.They worship "The Great Architect of the Universe" who is Satan whom they believe to be God. They engage in sacrifices and rituals and are satanic to the core.

Answer 10

Scientology, by far.