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SCIENTOLOGY

SCIENTOLOGY. By Christina STUDENT. What is Scientology?.

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SCIENTOLOGY

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  1. SCIENTOLOGY By Christina STUDENT

  2. What is Scientology? • Scientology is a religion which recognizes that man is basically good and offers tools anyone can use to become happier and more able as a person and to improve conditions in life for himself and others and to gain a profound understanding to the Supreme Being and his relationship to the Divine. • Scientology is something one does, not merely something on believes (in). • www.scientology.org

  3. Adherents • There are over 3 million in the U.S. including those who maintain dual affiliations or have taken up studies in Scientology. • World wide, 8 million to 9 million. • www.villagevoice.com

  4. Establishment • Scientology was established in 1954 • by L. Ron Hubbard • United States of America • www.villagevoice.com

  5. Influential Practitioners • Reverend Heber Hentzsch, president, Church of Scientology • Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the board of the Religious Technology Center, also the ecclesiastical head of the religion. • Janet Weiland, vice president Church of Scientology International • www.villagevoice.com www.religioustolerance.org

  6. Holy Work • Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health , this also includes the writings and recorded spoken words of Hubbard, more than 500,000 pages total. • www.villagevoice.com

  7. Clergy • Minister • Women hold executive and ministerial positions in the church • www.villagevoice.com

  8. Ecclesiastical Law • Scientology follows a long tradition of religious practice. Its roots lie in the deepest beliefs and aspirations of all great religions. • The main scientology religious practice is spiritual counseling called “auditing.” This leads to higher self awareness. • www.scientology.com www.religioustolerance.com

  9. Rites/Rituals/Ceremonies • Birth, scientology believes in what is known as silent birth a women’s delivery is up to her. • Life-rite ceremonies include naming, marriage and funeral services. • www.silentbirth.org

  10. Location of Practice • There are now 4,200 Scientology groups, missions and churches in 156 countries around the world. During 2005 new Scientology groups, missions and churches opened at a rate of 3 per day. The Church has expanded more in the last five years than the preceding fifty. Scientology is the fastest growing religion in the world. • www.religioustolerance.com

  11. Scientology Cross • The Scientology cross is an eight-pointed cross which represent the eight parts or dynamics of life. It symbolizes the ability to live happily across all eight dynamics. • www.scientology.org

  12. Scientology Symbol • The “S” stands for Scientology. • The lower triangle is called the ARC triangle (pronounced by letters) A for affinity, R for reality, C for communication. ARC is a fundamental principle of the Scientology religion.The upper triangle is the KRC which is K for knowledge, R for responsibility and C for control. www.scientology.org

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