What is Scientology?

[Ezra]

1. SCIENTOLOGY IS A FALSE RELIGION

“Developed by L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology is a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one’s true spiritual nature and one’s relationship to self, family, groups, Mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spiritual universe and the Supreme Being.”

 

2. SCIENTOLOGY = EASTERN RELIGION + WESTERN PHILOSOPHY

“That Scientology’s development and rapid promulgation was made possible, in part, by advances in the physical sciences through the first half of the twentieth century is significant. For it bridges Eastern philosophy with Western thought. In that way, Scientology constitutes Man’s first real application of scientific methodology to spiritual questions.”

3. SCIENTOLOGY ACCEPTS THE SPIRIT OF MAN

“Scientology addresses the spirit—not the body or mind—and believes that Man is far more than a product of his environment, or his genes.”

4. SCIENTOLOGY CLAIMS TO DEAL WITH TRUTH, BUT IS MORE LIES AND LESS TRUTH

“Scientology comprises a body of knowledge which extends from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these are:”

5. TRUTH

“Man is an immortal spiritual being.”

6. LIE (IMPLIES REINCARNATION)

“His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime.”

7. LIE (IMPLIES MEN ARE POTENTIAL GODS)

“His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized.”

8. LIE (IMPLIES THAT SIN IS NOT AN ISSUE)

“Scientology further holds Man to be basically good, and that his spiritual salvation depends upon himself, his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.”

9. LIE (IMPLIES THAT FAITH IN CHRIST IS NOT ENOUGH)

“Scientology is not a dogmatic religion in which one is asked to accept anything on faith alone. On the contrary, one discovers for oneself that the principles of Scientology are true by applying its principles and observing or experiencing the results.”

10. LIE (IMPLIES ENLIGHTENMENT REPLACES SALVATION)

“The ultimate goal of Scientology is true spiritual enlightenment and freedom for all.”

11. LIE (IMPLIES THAT WORKS CAN SAVE)

“Scientology is something one does, not something one believes in.”

All material quoted from http://www.scientology.ca/what-is-scientology.html

[missmuffet]

Question: "Is Scientology Christian or a cult?"

Answer: Scientology is a difficult religion to summarize. Scientology was founded in 1953 by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard and has gained popularity due to some Hollywood celebrities who have embraced it. Hubbard became a multi-millionaire as a result of creating Scientology. In fact, one of the most common criticisms of Scientology is that it is nothing more than a complex money-making scheme. The LA Times reported that the financial policy of Hubbard’s organization was, in Hubbard’s own words, “MAKE MONEY, MAKE MORE MONEY, MAKE OTHERS PRODUCE SO AS TO MAKE MONEY” (Joel Sappell and Robert W. Welkos. “The Scientology Story, Part 2: The Selling of a Church.” latimes. Monday, 6/25/1990, page A1:1. Los Angeles Times. WEB. 11/23/2015).

Scientology teaches that mankind is an immortal being (called a Thetan) not originally from this planet, and that man is trapped by matter, energy, space, and time (MEST). Salvation for a scientologist comes through a process called ”auditing,” whereby ”engrams” (basically, memories of past pain and unconsciousness that create energy blockage) are removed. Auditing is a lengthy process and can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. When all engrams are finally removed, the Thetan can once again control MEST instead of being controlled by it. Until salvation, each Thetan is constantly reincarnated.

Scientology is a very expensive religion to pursue. Every aspect of Scientology has some sort of fee associated with it. This is why Scientology's “pews” are filled only with the wealthy. It is also a very strict religion and very punitive against those who would try to leave behind its teachings and membership. Its “scriptures” are limited solely to the writings and teachings of L. Ron Hubbard.

Though scientologists will claim that Scientology is compatible with Christianity, the Bible counters each and every belief they hold to. The Bible teaches that God is the sovereign and only creator of the universe (Genesis 1:1); mankind was created by God (Genesis 1:27); the only salvation available to man is by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:8); salvation is a free gift that mankind can do nothing to earn (Ephesians 2:8-9); and Jesus Christ is alive and well and is seated at the right hand of God the Father even now (Acts 2:33; Ephesians 1:20; Hebrews 1:3), awaiting the time when He will gather His people to Himself to reside with Him for eternity in heaven. Everyone else will be cast into a very real hell, separated from God for eternity (Revelation 20:15).

Scientology categorically denies the existence of the God of the Bible, heaven, and hell. To a scientologist, Jesus Christ was simply a good teacher who unfortunately was wrongfully put to death. Scientology differs from biblical Christianity on every important doctrine. Some of the most important differences are summarized below:

God: Scientology believes that there are multiple gods and that some gods are above other gods. Biblical Christianity, on the other hand, recognizes the one and only true God who revealed Himself to us in the Bible and through Jesus Christ. Those who believe in Him cannot believe the false concept of God as taught in Scientology.

Jesus Christ: Like other cults, Scientology denies the deity of Christ. Instead of having a biblical view of who Christ is and what He did, they assign to Him the characteristics of some sort of lesser god who has obtained legendary status over the years. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus was God in the flesh and through His incarnation He could act as a sacrifice for our sins. It is through Christ’s death and resurrection that we can have the hope of eternal life with God (John 3:16).

Sin: Scientology believes in the inherent goodness of man and teaches that it is despicable and utterly beneath contempt to tell a man he must repent or that he is evil. On the other hand, the Bible teaches that man is a sinner and the only hope for him is that he receive Christ as his Lord and Savior (Romans 6:23).

Salvation: Scientology believes in reincarnation and that personal salvation in one's lifetime is freedom from the cycle of birth and death associated with reincarnation. They believe that religious practice of all faiths is the universal way to wisdom, understanding, and salvation. In contrast, the Bible teaches that there is only one way of salvation and that is through Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

Comparing the teachings of Scientology with the Bible, we see that the two have very little, if anything, in common. Scientology only leads away from God and eternal life. Scientology, while sometimes disguising its beliefs in Christian-sounding language, in fact diametrically opposes Christianity on every core belief. Scientology is clearly, and most definitely, not Christian.

https://gotquestions.org/scientology-Christian-cult.html

[Guest Robert]

Actually, Scientology is very easy to summarize: It's a science fiction story that L. Ron Hubbard tried to pass off as a "religion", and it ended up morphing into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

[TheMatrixHasU71]

On ‎11‎/‎22‎/‎2016 at 10:36 PM, Ezra said:

1. SCIENTOLOGY IS A FALSE RELIGION

“Developed by L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology is a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one’s true spiritual nature and one’s relationship to self, family, groups, Mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spiritual universe and the Supreme Being.”

 

2. SCIENTOLOGY = EASTERN RELIGION + WESTERN PHILOSOPHY

“That Scientology’s development and rapid promulgation was made possible, in part, by advances in the physical sciences through the first half of the twentieth century is significant. For it bridges Eastern philosophy with Western thought. In that way, Scientology constitutes Man’s first real application of scientific methodology to spiritual questions.”

3. SCIENTOLOGY ACCEPTS THE SPIRIT OF MAN

“Scientology addresses the spirit—not the body or mind—and believes that Man is far more than a product of his environment, or his genes.”

4. SCIENTOLOGY CLAIMS TO DEAL WITH TRUTH, BUT IS MORE LIES AND LESS TRUTH

“Scientology comprises a body of knowledge which extends from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these are:”

5. TRUTH

“Man is an immortal spiritual being.”

6. LIE (IMPLIES REINCARNATION)

“His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime.”

7. LIE (IMPLIES MEN ARE POTENTIAL GODS)

“His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized.”

8. LIE (IMPLIES THAT SIN IS NOT AN ISSUE)

“Scientology further holds Man to be basically good, and that his spiritual salvation depends upon himself, his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.”

9. LIE (IMPLIES THAT FAITH IN CHRIST IS NOT ENOUGH)

“Scientology is not a dogmatic religion in which one is asked to accept anything on faith alone. On the contrary, one discovers for oneself that the principles of Scientology are true by applying its principles and observing or experiencing the results.”

10. LIE (IMPLIES ENLIGHTENMENT REPLACES SALVATION)

“The ultimate goal of Scientology is true spiritual enlightenment and freedom for all.”

11. LIE (IMPLIES THAT WORKS CAN SAVE)

“Scientology is something one does, not something one believes in.”

All material quoted from http://www.scientology.ca/what-is-scientology.html

What is Scientology? Plain and simply, third rate science fiction by an equally third rate sf writer who was also a good friend of Aleister Crawley.

[HAZARD]

Another snare set by Satan, is all it is.

[whatdoIwant2callmyself]

It's plagiarism decades old and created by the thief that did plagiarize the material written by Dr.Anastasius Nordenholz.

Dr.Nordenholz wrote a book, Scientologie, which was published in 1934.And in that there are references to states of awareness. Just what Scientology, Hubbard's creation, addresses.

Only in Hubbards's version of things, in the end after tons of money is spent by the naive, they find out the whole point of Scientology and the exercises like, 'auditing', and 'clear', is due to an evil alien! Named Xenu. Who cast other evil aliens into volcano's . And those volcano's did later erupt and expelled all that evil personality, spirits, of those aliens into the cosmos. And their bits ended up inside you. And me! And it is that which vexes our lives. Ruins relationships, causes us to fall into vice, etc... Because it is the influence of the evil alien spirits upon us that make us naughty.
And the only way to evacuate those evil alien spirits is to spend a fortune on the Scientology method that teaches how to clear yourself of them.

What people that do give up that small fortune don't consider in the process is, L. Ron Hubbard was first a science fiction writer. And he made a very interesting remark that survived him to this day concerning that career choice.

"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" L. Ron Hubbard - Reader's Digest reprint, May 1980, p.1 

 

A former Scientologist dedicated to exposing the cult has a website. Operation Clambake. It exposes all of Scientology' s dirty little truths. http://www.xenu.net/

Edited December 17, 2016 by whatdoIwant2callmyself

[heretoeternity]

This is a very dangerous cult...and meets the true definition of "cult"...which include the traits of driving families apart, or relatives apart, because together they are stronger and might revolt against the cult. Also cults make it impossible to leave when you want, as is the case with scientology..they also use the practice of "fair game" which seeks to destroy anyone who leaves, and/or tries to "blow the whistle" on their activities...kind of makes a person feel all warm and cozy right? lol
 

[Churchmouse]

I'm fairly sure Scientology was written as a sneer against religion and becoming exactly what it's author thought about religion. There is no greater irony than this, but what dose anyone expect will happen when you thumb your nose at God? What begins as a sacrilegious act by a human ends up sacrilegious unless God turns it to good.  If God has no use for it then Satan will put it to his use and that's why we are here. To pull as many back from the abyss as possible.

[RustyAngeL]

On 11/22/2016 at 9:49 PM, Guest Robert said:

Actually, Scientology is very easy to summarize: It's a science fiction story that L. Ron Hubbard tried to pass off as a "religion", and it ended up morphing into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

I got a little hit of it when Tom Cruz came out with his part in it.  It was laughable.  He walked into this room full of celebrities with some kind of symbol hanging from a  wide  ribbon.  When he walked in everyone stood then bowed.    He was so full of himself it was hysterical. How anyone can bow to another human being is beyond me, especially Tom Cruz.  I pray for his soul because someday he is going to be bowing to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  

[Jewels7]

A plagiarized science fiction money making cult that harasses and even kills opponents. 

Has anyone watched the Tom Cruise video as yet? He's their most ardent supporter. You Tube has a copy I believe. That man didn't just drink the Kool-Aid Hubbard was spiking. He inserted his own IV and is walking around with a portable IV set to continuous flow.