Ron Fricke

into the world of Scientology by closely examining the lifestyles and opinions of its followers. What are the lives of Scientologists like and how does it affect them psychologically? Scientology was created in 1954 by the science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard. It is considered a body of religious beliefs and practices mainly focusing on the human mind and spirit.

There are many people who have heard the name L. Ron Hubbard, but to most it invokes little more than some forgotten newspaper article. Unfortunately, to some the name Hubbard is very familiar - burned in their mind after years of devotion to his principles. Although some know Hubbard as a quirky science fiction writer, dead and buried long ago, a more sinister side of his influence lives on through his ‘special’ series of books, referred to as Dianetics. Hubbard, born 1911, only came into the public

pleasure lay” (Hubbard) Dianetics has Greek origins, dia means through and nous is mind or soul, when put together it is defined as what the mind or soul is doing to the body. Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health was published in 1950 by L. Ron Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard wrote this book in a quest to find answers to questions, in his opinion, mankind has been searching to understand for

1. What is a cult? There is no exact, unified definition of a cult. Some people even believe that a cult isn’t a religious group. How I feel I could describe a cult is as follows. I feel a cult is negative for the outsiders and people that distance themselves from a cult after joining one for a while. But I feel that a cult is a very positive place for someone who is loyal and cooperative to the said cult. People change to the absolute extreme when joining/entering the cult. Any family member who

information that they believe are true .Misconception about scientology are prevalent in society. The media is a negative influence on the religion of scientology because it augments misconception and incorrect assumptions about the religion. Lafayette Ron Hubbard was the founding father of Scientology. Hubbard was born on March 13, 1911 in Tilden, Nebraska to a Naval officer and a teacher. Hubbard was an intelligent kid who excelled in many area of studies such as math , science and writing. Hubbard

investigation of the fundamentals of life, the material universe and human behavior. Such an adventure leads one down many highways, through many byroads, into many back alleys of uncertainty, through many strata of life“ ("Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard” 1) Says Ron L. Hubbard, founder of Scientology. Scientology.org hails Hubbard as the very first to describe the human spirit while simultaneously linking that description to religious beliefs and science. Hubbard’s work on the human mind and spirit has

appearance, actions done to oneself and others, and religious groups. It’s not unknown that The Church of Scientology has been a contentious subject of conversation for decades. The controversial religion was originally discovered by a gentleman named L. Ron Hubbard in 1954 through the establishment of ideas in which he believed would act as an antidote to mental health concerns called Dianetics. After an unsuccessful attempt resulting in bankruptcy, Hubbard branched his ideas into the basis of a new found

been called “The Church of Hollywood.” They are all Scientologists. The Church of Scientology is one manufactured by a former science fiction writer who could not stop lying about himself and his religion up till his death on January 24th, 1986. L. Ron Hubbard lied about everything from his Boy Scout triumphs to his heroism as a decorated soldier. Hubbard is anything but a man of God and yet his followers see him as the ultimate being. Since December of

edge of persecution and discrimination, ultimately, Germany’s opposition to Scientology is legal, and valid, therefore they are justified in their continued opposition. The Church of Scientology was founded in the 1950s by science-fiction author L. Ron Hubbard. The self-described “religion” emerged from his then newly published book entitled Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. Dianetics is "a methodology which can help alleviate such elements as unwanted sensations and emotions, irrational

FACTS: Mr. Hubbard’s first misbehavior report given on 2/13/15 for 106.10 Direct Order, 107.11 Harassment, 101.10 Sex Offense, 101.22 Stalking and 180.11 Facility Correspondence by O.R.C. Allen resulted in a hearing set for 2/24/15. According to the record C.O. Wentzel brought the paperwork for Mr. Hubbard to choose an employee assistant on 2/14 and 2/26. C.O. Wentzel reported on these forms that Mr. Hubbard refused to sign them both. Then on the day of the hearing (2/24/15) C.O. Sewsey testified