| Scientology A mixture of Gnosticism, oriental philosophy, reincarnation, and evolutionary theorems. Church of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard: Humans are immortal spiritual beings whose experience extends beyond a single lifetime (reincarnation), and whose capabilities are unlimited, though presently imprisoned by matter, energy, space, and time (MEST). Salvation is the recovery of spiritual freedom, ability, independence and serenity, including freedom from the endless cycle of birth and death (reincarnation), and full awareness and ability independent of the body, i.e., being �able to control matter, energy, space, and time.� These god-like powers are achieved through auditing, a process whereby �engrams,� (the mental recordings of past moments of pain and unconsciousness), and other barriers to such states are removed, abilities are regained, and greater awareness achieved. Auditing can last for years and may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Teachings are also advanced through affiliated business management companies such as Sterling Management Systems, the drug prevention program Narcanon, and in public schools though Way to Happiness. The writings and recorded spoken words of L.Ron Hubbard (contained in over 500,000 pages of writings and over 2,000 tape-recorded public lectures) constitute the scripture of the religion, his book Dianetics, the Modern Science of Mental Health being foundational. Scientology publishes several magazines including Advance, High Winds, and Source; also several newspapers and newsletters including The Auditor, Tech News, KSW News and the FSM Newsletter. Scientology has a history of alleged abuse and illegal activities, and is fighting legal battles in countries all over the world. - Watchman Fellowship 2001 Index of Cults and Religions Former science fiction writer, L. Ron Hubbard founder of this powerful and vastly diverse organization, created a dynasty that has survived his death. Today this movement is directed by Heber C. Jentzsch. Hubbard borrowed from many different Eastern religious sources and has added a few ideas of his own in order to help Scientology be palatable to the Western mind. His basic teachings included the idea that every person is actually a thetan or god, trying to discover ways in which it can re-emerge as its true identity. With the help of Hubbard and his short cut, Scientology, this process will be realized. In fact, in a Hubbard message entitled Christmas Message A.D. 26, he states, "We (Scientology) are the hope of Man -- the only hope. Mankind's salvation lies within our hands. With our tech and ability we can create here on earth a real heaven where men can be free." - Watchman Fellowship, Inc. 2000 North American Missions Board on Scientology Profile of Scientology by Watchman Fellowship Scientology: Glossary of Terms What Scientologists are Thinking Scientology's Moral and Financial "Black Hole" Scientology Defined by Wikipedia Scientology Beliefs and Practices by Wikipedia Operation Clambake or here Operation Clambake by Wikipedia David S. Touretzky by Wikipedia Touretzky's Website Scientology Kills Scientology Lies Exposing the Con Church of Scientology: A Religious Mafia? Scientology: A History of Terror and Abuse Hubbard's Religion Church Answers Charges: TIME Calls Scientology "Cult of Greed" Scientology's Internet Wars The Ultimate Spin Doctor: L. Ron Hubbard - The Man and His Myth Applied Scientology In Public Schools? Scientology: From Engrams to Thetans - Science Fiction Theology Scientologist Lisa McPherson's Tragic Death Scientology's Concentration Camps Scientology: Growing a Dangerous Idea Hubbard's Magic SCIENTOLOGY: TROUBLE IN EUROPE Scientology: Religious Tyranny A Hubbard Legacy: Scientology's Punitive Policies Scientology Threatens Watchman with "OT" Lawsuit Scientology Harasses WFI Staff Member Ex-Scientologist Speaks Out! Jeremy Brown 2005 BACK |