What Is The Church Of Scientology?

Here's a video that sums it up:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YOdF_3RIXJ4

It has a computer voice narrator so listen carefully. Check out the related videos too. There are some documentaries. It is a cult. I will find the link to the one I'm thinking of and come back to post it.

EDIT: Here is a link to a good documentary:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H4PDZt74adg

And never mind about the computer voice on the first one. It's not the one that I was thinking of. It's a good summary though.

They have cross (it's copyrighted btw) but they don't believe in Jesus.

They basically believe that aliens created the universe and visited earth thousands of years ago. It was formed by a science fiction writer and is a popular "religion" among idiot celebrities, such as Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley, and John Travolta. They make you pay a membership fee to join the "church". They do some really weird sh*t in the church, such as this thing called auditing where they probe up your brain.

It is a brainwashing cult.

A Mr. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard developed a technique of Mental Optimization, called DIANETICS (through the mind), that removed "Viruses" and "Defragmented" the Human Mind.

A rogue arm of Government tried to seize his work, therefore, he created a Religion to protect it, using the First Amendment of the American Constitution.

He called this Religion "SCIENTOLOGY" (Knowing how to know).

They believe that Aliens created the universe. It's like a cult.

Don't go to Scientology's website. They'll try to get your personal information, then they'll hound you to join. Go here:

www.xenu.net

For the truth about the Purif Rundown, the Personality Test, OT III, and everything that scientology won't tell you.

Cult

Scientology is a difficult religion to summarize. Scientology has gained popularity due to some Hollywood celebrities who have embraced it. Scientology was founded in 1953 by fiction author L. Ron Hubbard, just four years after he made the statement, “I'd like to start a religion—that's where the money is.” That is where he found wealth, also—Hubbard became a multi-millionaire.

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.

MIMI

A bunch of nutters think aleeuns dropped a bunch of other aleeuns into volcanos a long time ago and their souls got released and became Thetans and now the Thetans attach themselves to people and give them mental disorders or some sh!i!t.

Also, Tom Cruise believes in it, so you know it's bad.

Ron Hubbard a sci fi writer was broke because his books were rubbish ,he said to a friend i think i will start a religion because i'm broke so he became the latest prophet that made a good profit .

Just get the book I got myself on Amazon called "What is Scientology",

http://www.amazon.com/What-Is-Scientology-Ron-Hubb...

You can get it used for $0.63, sure its riddled with scientologist propaganda but it helps you get a feel of what they believe...

If you're seriously interested, why not go online - google it - and find out more about it.

Personally, it's not a study that interests me, knowing the little I know about their "leader".