Due to their ambiguity secretive religions open themselves up to many misconceptions and issues especially when concerning the law. In my research paper I will identify a religion that has had problems arise due to their secretive nature. I popular culture secrecy breed’s suspicion. Religion in particular is expected in the west to be open, honest and welcoming, based largely on the model of Christianity. Plenty of religions involve secrecy, where believers are told things forbidden to outsiders
scientology is taken from the latin scio, meaning knowing and the greek word logos meaning study of. It literally means knowing how to know. Scientology was founded in 1954 CE in the United States by Lafayette Ronald Hubbard who was an american science fiction writer. L Ron Hubbard believed he discovered the way out of the human dilemma of great social ills such as war, crime, drug addiction and depression. He wrote books on his ideas and practices regarding the metaphysical relationship between
Scientology is a collection of beliefs and practices that were created by science fiction writer L. on Hubbard. It began in 1952 and was based off one of Hubbard’s previous works, Dianetics. Hubbard recognized the organization as a religion from the beginning and quickly began campaigned for it to be legally recognized as one as well. In 1953 he incorporated the collection of beliefs into The Church of Scientology and based the new church out of Camden, New Jersey. (Melton, 1992) Scientology’s beliefs
concepts created by L. Ron Hubbard. The main goal of Scientology hints towards the idea of finding true spiritual enlightenment.4 Many people try to find enlightenment within their lifetime. With the goal revolving around this idea will allow the public to consider or accept the religion. Acceptance with society will garner people’s attention in the attempt to learn more. Looking slightly deeper into what Scientology represents and beliefs held by the followers. L. Ron Hubbard developed the idea of “dianetics
Scientopia By most, if not all, of today's standards, death is not an appropriate crime for thinking poorly of someone. George Orwell's 1984 is a fictional novel that shows how a totalitarian government can control every aspect of life including thoughts, punishable by death. Most members of the society see it as a utopia for the fact that all are equal and no crimes and laws exist. However, a utopia is a rarity in the real world and fictional novels. They always seem to fall apart and develop into
By most, if not all, of today's standards, death is not an appropriate crime for thinking badly of someone. George Orwell's 1984 is a fictional novel that shows how a totalitarian government can control every aspect of life including thoughts, punishable by death. Most members of the society see it as a utopia for the fact that all are equal and no crimes and laws exist. However, a utopia is a rarity in the real world and fictional novels. They always seem to fall apart and develop into a dystopian
Alexander was more than prepared to invent the telephone. For example, he got lucky with one of his students, “ One of his pupils, Mabel Hubbard, was the daughter of a man--Gardiner Greene Hubbard-- who would go on to play a vital role in Bell's life and work,” ("Selected Websites on Alexander Graham Bell's Life and Works," 2009). Mabel’s dad, Gardiner Greene Hubbard was a very wealthy man. He became Alexander's financial backer when
Scientology L. Ron Hubbard developed a new controversial religion called the Church of Scientology. Which is as an extension of his earlier psychological theories of Dianetics. Many people think of Scientology as more of a business instead of a religion. Reader's Digest quoted Hubbard in the 1940s saying, "Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wants to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion." He did just that. His religion has become a huge
Aside from love, a successful relationship has to include honesty, trust, communication, and common goals. When you truly love someone you should naturally have those qualities. However, it takes commitment on both sides and both parties have to be willing to keep the relationship working. In a relationship, it is important for a couple to discuss self-disclosure to each other; such as, religious beliefs, hobbies, ideas, and goals. It is also important to take these findings seriously and to be honest
Scientologists also view life much differently than the average, traditional religions do. Life, from a Scientologist perspective, is a game in which everyone has the 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