It's a church consisting only of lies (really silly ones to)
2006-10-17 11:22:42 · 11 answers · asked by Pierre C 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hey, I am a science fiction writer. Hey, I am going to found a religon. I am sorry but I cannot see how a sci-fi author can found an entire religon. Maybe I should join that new religon by Issac Assimov, Simon R. Green or R.A. Salvatore.
2006-10-17 11:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by misalynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of people are Scientologists. I guess they found out for themselves what was true for them.
You obviously know nothing about it really. So just to fill the hole in your knowledge:
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.
2006-10-17 20:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by thetaalways 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if they are necessarily lies, but I do think that joining a church based on someones opinion of what is best for them in life is kind of ridiculous. I don't think that you should let others decided what is best for you. You have to decide things for yourself. And I really wouldn't want anyone shadowing me all the time either.
You know, I really don't get the whole scientology thing either.
2006-10-17 18:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by becbec 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know anything about Scientology but, if it has anything to do with the fact that Tom Cruise has totally whacked out in the last couple of years, you can keep it!
2006-10-17 18:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Piper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
satan has blinded MANY people in the name of religion, not just scientologists. Islamists, buddhists, hindus wiccans...
2006-10-17 18:26:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it up with physco tom cruise and the brainwashed katie holmes- they are undoubtedly hollywood's craziest couple. im surprised baby suri even exists-i had my doubts when she didnt surface for about 5 months.
2006-10-17 19:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hit your thumb with a hammer and yell "JESUS CHRIST!!", you're a Christian. If you yell "L. RON HUBBARD!!" you're a Scientologist.
2006-10-17 18:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by Irish Eyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's what all churches/cults are.
no truths. just myths.
2006-10-17 18:26:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
And it's different from any other religion how?
2006-10-17 18:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't they all?
2006-10-17 18:25:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋