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    man just because they have lost themselves. We need to preserve and maintain a clear head when it comes to any situation. You cannot live a life that involves hating on anyone in the world. This just hurts everyone who’s involved, even yourself. L. Ron. Hubbard believes that the only true way to become great, is to learn how to love. Donald Trump is a remarkable man that controversy always seems to follow him around no matter what he does. If anyone else did or said anything the things he has

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    Scientology has claimed itself as a religion where “something one does, not something one believes in.” This newly founded and increasingly growing religion has established itself through its numerous beliefs and extensive practices, but also involves its members in ceremonies and holidays. Scientology came about in several stages. The idea behind this religion officially came about in the late 1940s, when founder, Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, began writing and developing manuscripts on his idea of

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    Principles and Beliefs “The beliefs and practices I’ve studied in Scientology have been invaluable to me” -John Travolta, Member of the Church of Scientology The most important features of Scientology lie in their foundations. In its creation it was vital for the principles of Scientology to not only be original- but also be plausible enough for someone to believe wholeheartedly. This was accomplished with flying colors. With this, it is also important to be familiar with these ideologies in order

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    religion itself is almost tied to the word tradition, and invokes the idea of historic, ancient because of how far major religions can trace their creation. Scientology itself came into existence or founded in December of 1953 by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. I found it interesting just how much power Scientology seems to wield even though it is considered a minority religion. The body of scientology itself is majority Caucasian although I was unable to find a statistic that gave each individual

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    started in 1879. It was founded by a poor woman named Mary Baker Eddy who became rich from her new founded religion. Scientology was founded in 1953. Unlike Christian Science, Scientology is an independent religion. It was founded by a man named L. Ron Hubbard. Christian Science is based off Christianity. It is a new interpretation of the Bible. Scientology is a religious responds to therapeutic help. Christian Science centers on the idea of God. Scientology focuses on a person in need of help. Christian

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    Scientology Essay

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    The Scientology religion deals with the human spirit and its relationship to the universe and its Creator. It teaches that its fundamental laws of life, when used, help people gain a happier and more fulfilling life. Scientology teaches many different methods that soon help with dealing with different life situations and personal belonging. It gives people another way of life. It attempts at bringing joy into peoples lives by being more of a personal counselor then anything else. It gives another

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    I thought very carefully about what religion I would pick for the final project. What eventually motivated me to choose the Church of Scientology is the construction of a multimillion-dollar chapel and community center on E. 125th St, which is very close to my community. This is a strategic attempt to expand the Church of Scientology’s base from more affluent areas to urban areas with younger people. Whenever I come home from Marist I have to take the Bx15 bus at 125th street to get across the river

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    Pondering whether I “enjoy telling people the latest scandal about my associates” (I do!), I notice the roped off office of church founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Presumably, the great man beams in from out-of-galaxy from time to time. After finishing my test, I’m whizzed over to a star trek like video pod. I thought we might be taking off, but instead, I was shown a short film outlining the dangers

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    psychology L Ron Hubbard believed in. In brief, he argues that we have an analytical mind and a reactive mind – the analytical mind being the source behind our logic, and the reactive mind being the part of us that contains memories, making us react illogically to certain things. None of this is accepted by mainstream

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    The History Of Scientology

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    Scientology is a religious system based on the seeking of self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment through graded courses of study and training (“Scientology”). Scientology was founded in 1954, by Lafayette Ronald Hubbard. A man who wrote and published Dianetics, which is the equivalent of the Bible in Christianity. The church’s beliefs and practices are based off of Dianetics, and the teachings of Hubbard. Scientologists say they believe that through religious training such as auditing and spending

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