scientology?

Question

are you all masons/OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis) members, or are you just so over zealous than you haven't noticed that your leaders are? being zealous is a good thing - if for the right reason.
and what do you think the Trementina/california bases are really about?
http://www.whale.to/b/sp/springmeier_b.html (doesn't mention scientology, but some of the other masonic creations) as does
http://radio.indymedia.org/uploads/wtm.pdf

http://www.christianscience.org/goldsmith.html (talks about scottish rite - which is 32 degree mason; 'christian science' is a cult)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006107/ &
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000025/ - for being in 'christian science' - not ONE of these movies is pro-christian in ANY way, shape or form. the movie titles include 'star trek & stargate'
what got me interested in the masons?
http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1753.cfm - (scan down to 2nd card)
http://www.thewebfairy.com/killtown/lonegunmen.html (this kinda goes with it)

Answer 1

Here is what Wikipedia has to say about Scientology.
I am aware that Wikipedia has noa uthority as a source, but all of this information can be found in the original if one looks at the footnotes.

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"In the confidential OT levels, Hubbard describes a variety of traumas commonly experienced in past lives. He also explains how to reverse the effects of such traumas. Among these advanced teachings, one episode revealed to those who reach OT level III has been widely remarked upon in the press: the story of Xenu and his Galactic Confederacy."

"Scientologists argue that published accounts of the Xenu story and other colorful teachings are presented out of context for the purpose of ridiculing their religion. Journalists and critics of Scientology counter that Xenu is part of a much wider Scientology belief in past lives on other planets, some of which has been public knowledge for decades. For instance, Hubbard's 1958 book Have You Lived Before This Life documents past lives described by individual Scientologists during auditing sessions. These included memories of being "deceived into a love affair with a robot decked out as a beautiful red-haired girl", being run over by a Martian bishop driving a steamroller, being transformed into an intergalactic walrus that perished after falling out of a flying saucer, and being "a very happy being who strayed to the planet Nostra 23,064,000,000 years ago". In comparison, modern astrophysical observations have established the age of the universe at 13.7 billion (13,700,000,000) years, to within about 1% confidence."

And....

"Of the many new religious movements to appear during the 20th century, Scientology has, from its inception, been one of the most controversial. The Church has come into conflict with the governments and police forces of several countries (including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany) numerous times over the years, though supporters note that many major world religions have found themselves in conflict with civil government in their early years.

Main article: Scientology and the legal system
The many legal battles fought by the Church of Scientology since its inception have given it a reputation as an extremely litigious organization, characterized by forcing litigants to enter into a lengthy and costly legal process using a number of highly trained lawyers, expert at prolonging cases.

The ongoing controversies involving the Church and its critics include:

Scientology's harassment and litigious actions against its critics and enemies.
Some critics charge Scientology with being a cult of personality, with much emphasis placed on the alleged accomplishments of its founder.
Scientologists claim that government files, such as those from the FBI, are loaded with forgeries and other false documents detrimental to Scientology [citation needed], but have never substantiated this accusation.
Unexplained deaths of Scientologists, most notably Lisa McPherson, allegedly due to mistreatment by other members.
Scientology's disconnection policy, in which members are encouraged to cut off all contact with friends or family members critical of the Church.[46]
Lobbying search engines such as Google and Yahoo to omit any webpages that are critical of Scientology from their search engines (and in Google's case, AdSense), or at least the first few search pages (now however, a search for Scientology on Google and Yahoo brings up the Wikipedia page, with both critical and official Scientology websites).
The use of high-pressure sales tactics to obtain money from members.
Multiple criminal activities by Scientologists, both those committed for personal benefit (Reed Slatkin, Gabriel Williams, and others) and those committed on behalf of the Church and directed by Church officials (Operation Snow White, Operation Freakout, Fair Game, and others).
Numerous claims of brainwashing and mind control.
Differing accounts of L. Ron Hubbard's life, in particular accounts of Hubbard discussing his intent to start a religion for profit."

Answer 2

Well I've been a Scientologist for quite a while (35 years) ,
so I'm pretty sure you have us confused with something else.

This is what Scientology is about:
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 personal 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.

There's no conspiracy here. Maybe you mean some other group or religion.........

Answer 3

I think you are talking about Christain Science or something else..

Your links have nothing to do with the Cult of Scientology.

The Church of Scientology is utterly different to Christian Science, and in fact scientology thinks all other religions are merely implants by the intergalactic space lord Xenu...

http://www.clambake.org
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/xenu

Answer 4

um Scientology is one of the biggest jokes ive heard in my life

Answer 5

i will not believe in these lies!