what,s the deal with Scientology my friend sent some books to read and i,m a?

Question

muslim, am i commiting a sin by just reading the books or what i,m new to this stuff it,s not like i,m going to change my religion but i,m just reading not converting

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong in reading any book, but after reading rationally analyze its contents and arrive at your own conclusion. Please do not be carried away by others comments on anything. Always have your own opinion and let others have their opinion. Unlike ZERO COOL, who are we to sit on judgment of others' conduct. Look within, we have so much of dirt within us that the whole life will not be enough to wash it. Who are we to call others dirty. A Muslim is not barred from reading other Books. Even a Muslim has the right to be enlightened, he is not born to be condemned in the darkness of ignorance.

Answer 2

I am pretty sure aquiring knowledge through study and the reading of books is encouraged in the Muslim religion. It is probably one of the reasons why it is such a strong and expanding religion. So you are right about just reading the books.
But just to reassure you that there is no "conversion" involved here is some information about Scientology.

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. It is a very practical religion.
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 lifeAnd 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. L. Ron Hubbard researched and made new discoveries about the human spirit. He developed technology from these discoveries to apply to increase spiritual awareness and ability.
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 10 million Scientologists in more than 163 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 3

It takes awhile to convert. In order to believe that Xenu destroyed billions of aliens on Earth 75 million years ago, and that these alien spirits inhabit our bodies now, it'll take a lot of time to indoctrinate you. Many of us believe in talking snakes and an all-loving god due to indoctrination. However unlike Christianity, which starts to indoctrinate you from childhood, Scientology usually gives several hours-long "audits" that are essentially forms of brainwashing. You can read all you want and probably won't convert. You have to suspend your ability to think rationally to join this religion just like Christianity or anything else.

Answer 4

To read any Book can not be a sin, but to prevent an inquisitive mind from knowing the unknown is certainly a sin, as per ZERO COOL. But misguiding the asker and pursuing him to go to the website Zero Cool is committing a sin within her own meaning of 'sin'.

Both Thetaawal and The Outsiders (among Answerers) have better suggestions to follow. After reading you have your own conclusion.

Answer 5

Is it a sin to ponder the possible validity in other mindsets and points of view? If so, then you're sinning. If not, then no, you're not sinning. I have a book on Scientology that I'd recommend you read...

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Library/Shelf/cooper/index.html

It's free and online. It is authored by a woman with a particular expertise in understanding organizations like Scientology and personal experience with her subject matter which gives her additional significant insight.

This link explains her unique relationship with Scientology: http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Krasel/cooper/frk.html

Answer 6

Absolutely not a sin! How could you really commit to your religion without first reading and studying other ones?

Answer 7

Don't worry, it's not even a religion - it's just called that for tax purposes.

But muslim or not - the best thing you can do for your friend is pull him out of scientology before it's too late.

For example, see http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlIIKIYfqkuR1WluLBdlVycjzKIX?qid=20061211175715AAMLi3m

And especially, read this account of a girl who escaped from scientology - after 12 years

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Library/Shelf/xenu/

Answer 8

Scientology was created by a science fiction author and as far as i'm concerned, reading the books on it are nothing more than reading science fiction novels.

Answer 9

Dianetics in the right of one financial ruin(won't be able to keep in innovations which one) Hubbard says adult males ought to no longer mistreat women and that society ought to really strengthen the function of girls. also speaks of trauma led to by using sexual and psychical abuse( at male and lady children and adults) and the way it harms society. exciting pondering the e book became written in 1950.

Answer 10

So what? Friends send me christian tracts from time to time. Idiots on the 'net send me silly religious messages. Throw it in the trash if you're not even curious as to what nonsense that particular religion believes..