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Scientology is a system of beliefs and practices created by American pulp and science fiction Battlefield Earth home page author L. Ron Hubbard in 1952 as a self-help philosophy. By 1960 Hubbard had redefined it as a "religion by its basic tenets".HCOB 18 Apr 67 (HCOB of 21 June 1960 Revised) "Religious Philosophy and Religious Practice" The name "Scientology" is also sometimes used to refer to the Church of Scientology, which is the largest organization promoting the belief system of Scientology. There are other organizations and individuals who are not affiliated with the Church of Scientology who regard themselves as practitioners of and believers in Scientology, sometimes collectively called the Free Zone. The Church regards such independents, almost without exception, as not practicing the "true" Scientology set out by Hubbard, while many of those independents make the very same criticism about the Church.
The Church of Scientology presents itself as a religious non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of the human spirit and providing counseling and rehabilitation programs. Church spokespeople claim that Hubbard's teachings (called "Technology" or "tech" in Scientology terminology) have saved them from addictions, arthritis, depression, learning disabilities, mental illness, cancer, homosexualitySTUDENT HAT AND COMMUNICATIONS COURSE "Auditing cures neuroses, criminality, insanity, psychosomatic ills, homosexuality and drug dependence"Julie CHRISTOFFERSON v. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF PORTLAND and other perceived problems.
The controversial organization has attracted much criticism and distrust throughout the world because of its closed nature and strong-arm tactics in handling critics. Lawmakers, including national governing bodies of several countries, have characterized the Church as an unscrupulous commercial organization, citing harassment of critics and exploitation of its members.. Scientology's principles have been characterized as pseudoscientific by scientists, medical doctors and psychotherapeutic practitioners. Although some religious scholars consider Scientology a religion, it has frequently been perceived as a cult and a pseudoreligion. Scientology: Cult of Greed and power
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Remember that scary internet group who seriously posed a threat to Scientology last year? This is what they do now http://bit.ly/7kK4ur
brendanmeachen (Brendan Meachen) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:03:40 -0000
Remember that scary internet group who seriously posed a threat to Scientology last year? This is what they do now http://bit.ly/7kK4ur
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lukeisagirl (Feeeeeeeeeeniks) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:39:00 -0000
@ChaiBAMF chai chai chai. have a look what I found in mums mag she is reading, it's a story about Scientology. :D http://twitpic.com/x1b2a
Love and Hate- What is Greatness? A PSA provided by Scientology.org. http://bit.ly/HrGZA
SoSoBright (Timmy Harlod) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:16:28 -0000
Love and Hate- What is Greatness? A PSA provided by Scientology.org. http://bit.ly/HrGZA
What is the idea of Scientology?
curseofmight (Tyler Thompson) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:23:27 -0000
What is the idea of Scientology?
@Niitaboo all scientology is some man made "religion" trying to explain and dispute what REAL christians believe in
Killah_B (Brian) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:58:42 -0000
@Niitaboo all scientology is some man made "religion" trying to explain and dispute what REAL christians believe in
Love and Hate- What is Greatness? A PSA provided by Scientology.org. http://bit.ly/HrGZA
SoSoBright (Timmy Harlod) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:16:26 -0000
Love and Hate- What is Greatness? A PSA provided by Scientology.org. http://bit.ly/HrGZA
BELIEVE: Scientology - A brief description.
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Clergy Corner: Scientology - A description of Scientology by Cathy Norman, a Church of Scientology minister and member of the board of directors of the Austin Area Interreligious Ministries.
Schwabisch Hall: Scientology - A very concise statement of core beliefs and practices.
Scientology Beliefs - FAQ covers man's spiritual nature, God, good and evil, and free will.
Meta Description: [ Church of Scientology of Michigan welcomes you to find out about Scientology and Dianetics for yourself. Attend Sunday service or take a free introductory service. ]
Scientology: The Doctrine of Clarity - A description of Scientology, its beliefs and practices, and its spiritual heritage, presented by Dr. Subhash Sood. Information on the practice of Scientology in India.
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The Columbia Encyclopedia: The Church of Scientology - An overview of the history and practices of the Church of Scientology.
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The Guardian: Scientology - Brief summary of beliefs, the Scientology community in the U.K., and important dates.
The Scientology Religion - Short overview.
Meta Description: [ A review of Scientology: L. Ron Hubbard's application of science to philosophy, and Hubbard's discovery of Dianetics which led to the Church of Scientology, now a major world religion. ]
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