SCIENTOLOGY By Christina STUDENT What is Scientology Scientology

SCIENTOLOGY By Christina STUDENT

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. l Scientology is something one does, not merely something on believes (in). l l www. scientology. org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Location of Practice l 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. l www. religioustolerance. com

Scientology Cross l 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. l www. scientology. org

Scientology Symbol The “S” stands for Scientology. l 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. l