Christianity vs Scientology By Falynn Nelson Jared Doolittle
*Christianity vs Scientology* By: Falynn Nelson (Jared Doolittle)
*Beliefs* 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Christianity The bible is the last revelation of God. There is one and only one God (father, son, holy spirit make him up) Jesus Christ was God’s son born through The Virgin Mary Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world, rose three days later, and in coming again All have sinned and are guilty before God Salvation from sin, death, and hell is by God’s grace Eternal life is a gift from God, and nothing can separate believers from his love Unbelievers face eternal death; believers are guaranteed eternal life through Christ Believers are expected to attend a place of worship 1. 2. 3. 4. Scientology Focus on humanity God isn’t specified- he is known to them as the supreme being You should live a completely drug free life Man is a spirit that occupies the body
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Christianity Christmas: – *Holidays* Celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth (Christ). Easter: – Celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ Palm Sunday: – Sunday before Easter Sunday Advent: – – March 13 th (Celebrated because he founded the religion) The beginning of the church year for most Christian faiths (begins on the 4 th Sunday before Christmas day 2. Publication of Dianetics: Forty days of fasting before Easter 3. Founding Day of Scientology: Lent: – Scientology 1. L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday: – May 9 th (publication of their scacred book) – October 7 th (this day unites, supports, and protects the religion) 4. Auditor’s Day: – Second Sunday in September (in honor of all auditors(spiritual counselor) 5. New Year’s Eve: – December 31 st (day before New Years
Main/Major Figures Scientology Christianity 1. Jesus Christ: – The center of the Christian faith. He was a sinless man who was born to The Virgin Mary and died on the cross for the sins of the world 2. The Virgin Mary: – Jesus’ mother – Jesus’ closest disciple; said to be the “rock” which Christianity is built upon 3. Peter: 4. Apostles: – Close followers of Christ – Head of the Catholic Church 5. Pope: 1. 2. L. Ron Hubbard: – The founder of Scientology Xenu: – – Galactic ruler. Brought people to earth millions of years ago and staked them around volcanoes (resulting in them blowing up) then their souls merged creating humans * Only two main figures
Holy/Sacred books, Writings, etc. Official. Scientology Books : Dianetics, Christianity Official Holy Book: The Holy Bible • 60 books • written by 40 authors • Contains what Christians need to know about God, salvation, and living a Christian life Scientology, Self-Analysis, What is Scientology? , The Emotional Tone Scale, Introduction to Scientology Ethics, The Technology of Study, Scientology 0 -8, Basic Scientology Picture Book • All written by L. Ron Hubbard * Each one of these books serves as official books on the practices and beliefs of Scientology Other: Any additional books written by L. Ron Hubbard
*Example Readings* Christianity Galatians 6: 9 “ Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not”. Scientology “What is true for you is what you have observed yourself. And when you lose that, you have lost everything”.
*Reference Page* http: //www. religionfacts. com/christianity/index. htm http: //www. scientology. org/ http: //www. lronhubbard. org http: //www. xenu. net http: //www. scientology-lies. com http: //thechapel. org/html/christian_beliefs. ht ml http: //www. scientology. org/faq/inside-a-church -of-scientology/scientology-religiousholidays. html
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