The fundamentals of Scientology creates a set of health care needs different from those necessary for Christian patients. Scientology is a religion where individuals form a sense of reality by thinking for themselves and developing their own understanding of life. In this religion, a Supreme Being, Xenu, is known; however, everyday life does not revolve around this being (Church of Scientology, 2017). Therefore, physical and spiritual health are determined by the individual’s knowledge of themselves
documentary produced by Alex Gibney that aimed to expose tightly kept secrets and beliefs of the Church of Scientology. Undeniably controversial, perhaps what Going Clear does best is gather testimonies of ex-church members and officials that give the viewer an inside look into the church’s practices and deep ties to Hollywood stars. In addition, Going Clear attempts to explain the roots and core beliefs of the church, placing strong emphasis on the peculiar life of it’s founder L. Ron Hubbard. With the copious
This article is about the belief system and practices. For the organization, see Church of Scientology. For other uses, see Scientology (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Religious Science or Christian Science. Scientology Scientology Symbol Logo.png The Scientology symbol is composed of the letter S, which stands for Scientology, and the ARC and KRC triangles, two important concepts in Scientology.[1] Formation 1954[2] Type Corporation-owned religion[3][4] Headquarters Gold Base Riverside
Scientology is a new religion that was created in 1954 by L. Ron Hubbard. According to Dictionary.com it says Scientology is a nondenominational movement founded in the United States to accent self knowledge and have the chance to come to your full spiritual potential (dictionary.com). Scientology is also kind of like a class you can take. Online they have courses that you can take like the hubbard dianetics, scientology life improvements, purification, and many more. L. Ron Hubbard was born on March
that possibility, but when he read it again, he decided ‘This is madness’.” Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright (copyright 2013 ) takes an inside look at Scientology, with interviews and accounts from former Scientologists such as Paul Haggis and Mark Rathbun, important church officials such as David Miscavige and Tom Cruise, and the founder: Ron L. Hubbard. Scientology is a religion which claims to lead one’s spirit on a path to eventual enlightenment and
L. Ron Hubbard stated to Lloyd Eshbach in 1949, "I’d like to start a religion. That’s where the money is." Five years later, the church of Scientology was born. Hubbard was a college dropout who had two failed marriages and claimed to have an honorable career as a US Navy officer despite never seeing combat. Eventually, he turned to writing science fiction in the late ‘40s since, you know, he was good at making up things. He later took up hypnosis and ritual magic after moving into the mansion
Scientology Through the advancement of science and technology the world has changed from a huge place to a very small one which can be navigated by simply logging in. Computers, the World Wide Web, and Cellular services are just a few of the technologies responsible for this change as billions of people can now access anything under the sun from just about anywhere under the sun. Along with these changes brought on by the technology era, a new religion has begun sweeping the world, and that religion
ability to win and there is no need for anyone to loose (Scientology 2014). Unlike other religions, where faith is all one has to go on for un answered questions, Scientology prides itself on not just having questions, but answers and practical solutions to real life problems. Though Scientology has its main differences from main stream, traditional religions, there are some similarities. Ceremonies and services within the Scientology church are conducted by ministers and are very similar to the types
an IRS audit, arranging organized harassment against critics, and attempting to frame government officials. (Welkos 1990) The militant attitude taken by Scientology towards its critics is well summarized in their “fair game” policy towards “Suppressive Persons”, a label for those who discourage others from joining or who openly criticize the church. Issued by Hubbard in 1967, this policy announces to members that such persons can be “deprived of property or injured by any means, by any Scientologist
Miscavige is the leader of a newer religion called Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard is the founder of Scientology and had personally mentored Miscavige during his youth. In 1986, Hubbard passed away and Miscavige became his successor. There are many claims of abuse, especially in more recent times, from ex-members of this religion. The allegations can be tied, either directly or indirectly, to Miscavige and his regulations for the church of Scientology. Probably the most harmful aspect of his leadership