The Church of Scientology says that human beings are immortal spiritual beings (thetal) domiciled in the physical body. Thetan has had innumerable past lives and it is observed in advanced Scientology texts that lived before thetan arrival on Earth lived in an extraterrestrial culture. Based on a case study at an advanced level, it is estimated that every Scientologist undergoing an audit will eventually find and tell a series of common events.
According to the Church, the discovery of founder G. Ron Hubbard of the theological Scientology places at the heart of human search for meaning, and proves that "its origin is as old as the religious thought itself." However, Scientology considers that his understanding of thetan distinguishes it from other religious traditions, especially Judaism and Christianity, in three important respects. First, while many religions combine the concept of body and soul, thetan (spirit) is separate and independent. Second, unlike the three great world monotheists, Scientologists believe in past lives and that thetet has lived through many, perhaps thousands of lifetimes. Third, contrary to the Christian concept of original sin, Scientology holds to the intrinsic goodness of the being and believes that spiritual essence has lost touch with its nature. "That spirit, not something," Hubbard wrote. "It is the creator of things."
Scientology describes itself as the study and handling of spirits in relation to itself, others, and all life. Scientists also believe that humans have innate, but suppressed, strengths and capabilities that can be recovered if cleansed of forced and unwanted patterns of behavior and discomfort. Scientology is described as "a religion to help people use a scientific approach to actualize their full potential." Believers reach their full potential "as they understand themselves in their true relationship with the physical universe and the Supreme Being." There are many scientific studies about Scientology and books available for free in bookstores, churches and most libraries.
The Church of Scientology believes that "Man is basically good, that he strives to survive, (and) that his survival depends on himself and the attainment of brotherhood with the universe," as stated in the Confession of the Church of Scientology.
Roy Wallis of Columbia University describes Scientology as "a movement that crosses the boundaries between psychology and religion, [offering] an 'audit' hierarchy and training" with the aim of releasing the full potential of the individual.
Scientology does not require that their members should exclusively believe in Scientology, distinguish it from biblical religion. Scientists can claim to believe in other religions, such as Protestantism and Catholicism, and can participate in their activities and sacred rituals. Jacob Neusner emphasizes this in the section on Scientology in his book World Religions in America. According to J. Gordon Melton, "Scientists aim to really make the world instead of taking refuge from it," because they participate in culture rather than being isolated. Scientology is inherently nondenominational and open to individuals, regardless of religious background; according to Mary A. Mann, it contains the necessary elements for global religion and serves people of all different ethnic and educational education.
Wilson writes that Scientology "is a religious system poured in the framework of scientific discourse." Hubbard also stated that "along with science, Scientology can achieve positive and unchanging results.With the same conditions, a person always gets the same result... What happens is that superstition has been subtracted from spiritual learning."
Video Scientology beliefs and practices
Kepercayaan dan praktik inti
"Reactive mind" dan kenangan traumatis
Among the fundamental principles of Scientology is the belief that humans are immortal, that one's experience of life transcends one life, and that man has infinite ability. Scientology presents two main parts of the mind. reactive mind is thought to absorb all emotional pain and trauma, while the analytical mind is the rational mechanism responsible for consciousness. Reactive thoughts store mental images that are not available to the analytical (conscious) mind; this is referred to as engrams . Engram is painful and debilitating; as they accumulate, people move beyond their original identities. Avoiding this fate is the basic goal of Scientology. The Dianetical Audit is one of the ways that Scientology can be used to go to the state of Clear, to win the gradual freedom of the mind reactive mind, and gain the assurance of its reality as the thean. Hubbard's differentiation of reactive mind and analytical mind form one of the fundamental principles of Dianetics. Analytical thoughts are similar to the conscious mind, which processes information and everyday events. Reactive thoughts produce "deviations" of thoughts such as "fear, inhibition, intense love and hatred and psychosomatic diseases" recorded as "engrams."
Scientology believes that people have hidden abilities that have not yet fully materialized. It is believed that increased spiritual awareness and physical benefits are achieved through counseling sessions called auditing. Through auditing, it is said that people can solve their problems and break free from engrams. This restores them to their natural state as thetans and allows them to be in cause in their daily lives, responding rationally and creatively to life events rather than reacting to them under the direction of the stored asram. Thus, those who study the Scientology material and receive advanced audit sessions from the Preclear status to Clear and Thetan Operations . The utopian goal of Scientology is to "cleanse the planet", a world in which everyone has cleansed themselves of their engrams.
Auditing is a one on one session with a Scientology counselor or auditor . This has a superficial similarity with pastoral recognition or counseling, but the auditor records and stores all information received and does not issue forgiveness or suggestions like pastors or pastors do. Instead, the auditor's job is to help a person discover and understand the engrams, and their limiting effects, for himself. Most audits require E-meters, a device that measures minute changes in electrical resistance through the body when a person holds an electrode (metal "can"), and a small current is passed through them.
Scientology believes that watching changes in an E-meter view helps find engrams. Once an area of ​​concern has been identified, the auditor asks individual-specific questions about it, to help him remove the engram, and uses the E-meter to confirm that the "charge" engram has been lost and the engram has actually been cleaned. As the individual develops, the audit focus moves from simple engrams to engrams of increased complexity. At a more sophisticated OT audit level, Scientologists conduct a single audit session, acting as their own auditor.
Audit
One of the main practices of Scientology is an activity known as "auditing" that seeks to improve adherence to the "clear" state, one of freedom from reactive mind influences. The practice is one in which a counselor called "auditor" handles a series of questions to a starting point, observes and records initiative responses, and acknowledges them. An important element in all forms of auditing is not suggesting an answer to preclear or canceling or deriving what the preclear says in response. It is important for the auditor to create a truly safe and hassle-free environment for the session.
The term "Delete" comes from a button on the calculator that deletes the previous calculation. According to Scientology beliefs, Clears are "optimal individuals" and "they have been cleansed of false information and memories of traumatic experiences that prevent them from adapting to the world around them in a natural and precise way." Scientists believe that cleaning becomes more successful in their daily lives, "being healthier, experiencing less stress, and having better communication skills."
"Auditing" is sometimes considered controversial, since audit sessions are permanently recorded and stored in so-called "preclear folders". Scientists believe that audit practices help them overcome the debilitating effects of traumatic experiences, most of which have accumulated over many lifetimes. Folders are stored in accordance with the Priest/Penitent legal parameters which do not allow this folder to be viewed or used for other purposes or viewed by others who are not directly involved in overseeing the audit's progress.
Auditors are required to become proficient with their E-meter usage. The device measures the response of the subject's galvanized skin in a manner similar to a polygraph (lie detector), but with only one electrode per hand rather than multiple sensors. E-meters are primarily used in audits, which "aim to remove (engrams) to produce 'clear' circumstances." Auditors do not receive final certification until they have successfully completed an internship, and have demonstrated a proven ability in the skills they have learned. Auditors often practice their audits with each other, as well as friends or family. Church members often pair up to get their training, do the same course at the same time, so they can audit each other through various levels of Scientology.
According to the intellectual Harriet Whitehead, the Church of Scientology "has developed a well-designed, hierarchically regulated audit system where the technology of these sessions is, in fact, a treatment that leads to the process of rejection and ultimately reformulation within the individual," the similar to psychoanalysis.
Tone and survival scale
Scientology uses an emotional classification system called tone scale . Tone scale is a tool used in auditing; Scientists think that knowing where a person is on a scale makes it easier to predict his actions and help improve his condition.
Scientology emphasizes the importance of survival , which is divided into eight classifications called "dynamics" . The individual's desire for survival is regarded as the first dynamic, while the second dynamic is related to procreation and family. The remaining dynamics include a broader field of action, involving groups, human beings, all life, the physical universe, the spirit, and Infinity, often attributed to the Supreme Being. The optimal solution to any problem is considered to be one that provides the greatest benefit for a large number of dynamics.
ARC and KRC triangle
The ARC and KRC triangles are concept maps that show the relationship between the three concepts to form another concept. Both of these triangles are in the logo of Scientology.
The KRC triangle is the top triangle. It combines the components of "Knowledge" "Responsibility" and "Control". A Scientist should get Knowledge , take Responsibility for, and effectively use Control above its environmental elements.
Triangle ARC is the lower triangle. This is a summary representation of the knowledge sought by Scientologist. It combines three components: "Affinity" is the level of affection, love or likes, that is an emotional state. "Reality" reflects a consensual reality, the agreement of what is real. "Communication", which is believed to be the most important element of the triangle, is the exchange of ideas. Scientists believe that raising one of the three aspects of the ARC triangle "raises the level" of the other two aspects but the most important aspect of this triangle is "communication" primarily because communication encourages two other aspects: affinity and reality. Scientists believe that ineffective communication is a major cause of human survival problems, and this is reflected in efforts at all levels in the movement to ensure clear communication, the existence of an unparalleled standard dictionary for example into an established feature of Scientology centers. Scientists believe that the three elements are fundamental among individuals "in terms of communicating with a person must have closeness to him," as Dorthe Refslund Christensen explains. According to the Scientology doctrine, the breakup of ARC flows that impede survival should be addressed in the audit.
Both triangles connect with the letter "S", standing for SCIO (Latin & gt; "I Know"). The doctrine of the Church of Scientology defines scio as "knowing the full meaning of the word". It connects two shared triangles.
The Dynamics
Hubbard introduced the cross of Scientology in 1950 as a central symbol for the church. He described the eight points of the cross as a symbol of the "eight dynamics" or eight sizes for the survival of all human beings, which include the urge to serve as spiritual beings and the impulse to survive as an entity of the god. Hubbard writes that survival moves away from death and leads to immortality, and that humans are constantly seeking pleasure and are motivated by pain avoidance.
- The first dynamic is the drive toward self-sustainability.
- The second dynamic is a push toward survival through sex, or children. This dynamic actually has two divisions. The second dynamic (a) is the sexual act itself and the second dynamic (b) is the family unit, including the care of the children.
- The third dynamic is the drive toward survival through a group of individuals or as a group. Any group or part of the entire class can be considered as part of the third dynamic. Schools, clubs, teams, cities, nations are examples of groups.
- The fourth dynamic is the drive toward survival through all humanity and as all humanity.
- The fifth dynamic is a push toward survival through life forms such as animals, birds, insects, fish and plants, and is an impulse to survival like this.
- The sixth dynamic is the impetus to survival as the physical universe and has as its component Materials , Energy , Space and Time , from where we get the word MEST.
- The seventh dynamic is the drive toward survival through the spirit or as the spirit. Anything spiritual, with or without identity, will be under the seventh dynamic. The sub-titles of this dynamic are ideas and concepts such as beauty and the desire to survive through this.
- The eighth dynamic is a push toward survival through the Supreme Being, or more precisely, infinitely.
Thetans
According to L. Ron Hubbard's book The History of Man, published in 1952, there are two entities occupied by the human body, the genetic entity (whose purpose is to continue the line of evolution) and "Thetan" or " which has the capacity to separate from body and mind. "According to Hubbard," In the long evolution of human development Thetan has been trapped by engrams that are formed at different stages of embodiment. " The Scientology training is aimed at cleansing people of all engrams, thus creating "Operation Thetan." "Among the capabilities of Operation Thetan is the ability of the soul to go and operate separately from the body."
People are seen as spiritual beings who have the mind and body and the "spiritual essence" of a person is called Thetan . Scientology teaches that "thetan is his own person, not his body or his name or the physical universe, his mind or whatever." According to the doctrine, "one does not have thetan, he is thetan."
Exteriorize
Exteriorization is a practice in which the thean function is released from the physical body, sometimes as a result of the R2-45 audit process.
Afterlife
In Scientology, the human body is considered to be the same as any other religion in that, at death, the spirit will leave the body. "Life and personality go on and the physical part of the organism stops functioning."
Scientology believes in "the immortality of every individual's spirit," thus making death a not a significant concern. The spirit acquires the other body necessary for growth and survival. To achieve the true identity of the individual is the ultimate goal.
According to Scientology's beliefs, Scientology itself is a blend of science and spirituality, with confidence in eternal spirits and in enhancing the spirit on Earth using the Scientology method. Scientists usually do not live in Heaven or Hell or afterlife, but instead focus on the spirit. Many Scientologists also belong to other churches.
According to the Scientology doctrine, salvation is achieved by "cleaning" engrams and implants, the source of human misery, through the audit process. Salvation is confined to the present life and there is no "final salvation or condemnation," wrote author Richard Holloway. "Life is not a one-shot deal, there is only the return of eternal life after life." According to Scientology's conviction, "the individual is back in. He has responsibility for what happened today because he will experience it tomorrow."
In the book Scientology, Hubbard discusses that past human experiences shape one's present identity. These include experience as atoms, seaweeds, plankton and shells, pointing to the beliefs in recurring life.
God
The Church of Scientology states that it has no dogma set by God and allows individuals to understand God. In Scientology, "more emphasis is placed on human nature like gods and the workings of the human mind than the nature of God." Hubbard does not clearly define God in Scientology. When pressed about their beliefs, the Scientologists mention the "eight dynamic" they say is "the dynamic God".
Scientists believe in "Infinity" ("All-ness of All"). They recite the formal prayer for total freedom in the meeting, which includes the verses "May the writers of the universe allow all humans to reach an understanding of their spiritual nature.Convenience and understanding of life thrive, so that all can recognize the author of the universe. also reached this understanding which brings total freedom... Freedom from war, and poverty, and desire, freedom to be freedom to do and freedom to have freedom to use and understand human potential - a God-given potential and like God. "The prayer begins with" May God allow it so. "
Scientists affirm the existence of a god without defining or describing its nature. L. Ron Hubbard explains in his book The Science of Survival: "There is no culture in the history of the world, saving the truly depraved and expired people, has failed to affirm the existence of the Supreme Being." This is an empirical observation that men without strong and lasting faith in the Supreme Being are less capable, less ethical and less valuable. "Instead of defining God, members assert that achieving a higher state of enlightenment will enable the individual to make his own conclusions about the Most High.
Science
The Church considers itself scientific, though this belief has no basis in institutional science. According to religious scholar, Mikael Rothstein, Scientologists believe that "all religious claims can be verified through experiment". Scientists believe that their religion is passed down through the scientific method, that Hubbard finds knowledge through learning and thinking, not through revelation. However, the "science" of Dianetics has never been accepted by the scientific community. Rothstein also wrote that it is possible that Scientology partly owes its existence to conflict with the conventional scientific community, which hinders Hubbard's original intentions. Religious scholar Dorthe Refslund Christensen notes that Scientology differs from Scientology's scientific method which has become increasingly self-referential, while true science usually compares competing theories and observed facts.
Hubbard originally claimed and insisted that Dianetics was based on a scientific method. He taught that "scientific sensitivity [carries] into the spiritual realities encountered through audit on e-meters." Scientists usually prefer to describe Hubbard's teachings with words such as knowledge, technology and work skills rather than beliefs or beliefs. Hubbard describes Dianetics and Scientology as "technology" based on its claims of "their exactness and scientific work ability." Hubbard seeks to "destroy the barrier between scientific (objective, external) and religious (subjective, internal) knowledge." Hubbard describes the epistemology of Scientology as "radically subjective: Nothing in Scientology is right for you unless you have observed it and that is true according to our observations." This is a kind of self-legitimation through science that is also found in other religions such as Christian Science, Religious Studies, and the Moor of America's Temple of Science.
The sociologist William Sims Bainbridge cites the origins of Scientology in the subculture of science fiction and "harmony" with scientific cosmology. Science fiction, which is seen to work for and against the aims of science, has contributed to the birth of a new religion, including Scientology. Although promoting science, he also distorted it. Science fiction writer A.E. van Vogt bases the early development of Dianetics and Scientology on a novel based on the General Semantics, pseudoscience created by Alfred Korzybski for the purpose of healing personal and social problems.
Church members believe that Hubbard "discovers existential truths that shape their doctrine through research," thus leading to the idea that Scientology is a science. Hubbard created what the church calls "spiritual technology" to advance Scientology's goals. According to the church, "Scientology works 100 percent of the time when it is applied appropriately to someone who sincerely wants to improve his life." The underlying claim is that Scientology is "exact" and "definite." Michael Shermer, writing for Scientific American in 2011, says that the Scientology method lacks sufficient studies to qualify as a science, but that the mythical story of Xenu and Scientology's other creation is no less sustainable than other religions.
B. Hubbard, J. Hatfield and J. Santucci compared Scientology's view of humanity to the Yogachara Buddhist school, saying that they have been described as "the most scientific" among new and traditional religions. B. Hubbard et al. citing the use of technical language and the claim that teaching is developed through observation and experimentation. They also emphasize that many researchers and researchers regard Scientology as pseudoscience because of its absolute and meta-empirical goals.
Scholar Kocku von Stuckrad states that Scientology is an example of the phenomenon of both "saintification of religion" and "sacralization" of science. Donald A. Westbrook describes that there appears to be a "sustainable and dialectical relationship" between religion and science in Hubbard's teachings.
The Bridge to Total Freedom
The Bridge to Total Freedom is a way that Scientologists conduct personal development. Processing is the actual practice of an audit that directs questions to areas of life in one's life to remove obstacles that hamper their natural abilities. This process should bring greater happiness, intelligence, and success. Training is also given in the process of auditing others. The Bridge to Total Freedom is considered a metaphor for the spiritual life of believers, and is also a detailed outline of the process Scientology has experienced to develop spirituality. It follows a strict hierarchy with rising levels.
The primary purpose of the first stage is to be free from the limitations of the MEST universe (MEST stands for matter, energy, space and time), while the second stage is about regaining creative power as a spiritual being lost in accordance with Scientology.
Disapproval of Psychology and Psychiatry
Scientology is open, and often violently, against both psychiatry and psychology. Scientists see psychiatry as a barbaric and corrupt profession and encourage alternative treatments based on spiritual healing.
The formation of psychiatry rejected Hubbard's theory in the early 1950s. Since then, Scientology has argued that psychiatry suffers from a fundamental flaw undermining the human spiritual dimension, and that it fails to take into account Hubbard's insight into the nature of the mind. Scientology holds the psychiatry responsible for many of the world's greatest mistakes, saying on numerous occasions it offered itself as a tool of political oppression and "it gave birth to an ideology that fired Hitler's mania, turning the Nazis into mass murderers, and creating the Holocaust."
The anti-psychiatric organization of the Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) was founded by Hubbard in 1969. It operates Psychiatry: A Death Industry, an anti-psychiatric museum.
Through CCHR, Scientology has made claims of psychological abuse. The anti-psychiatric organization has had political achievements: In 1986, it published manifestos against psychiatry and psychotropic drugs, which were included in documents by the United Nations that saw widespread circulation; In 2006, a bill drafted by the group authorized by the Arizona senate "mandates an additional consent form presented to subjects that consider participation in psychiatric research." The form in question "distinguishes the real disease from mental illness." The similar CCHR bill was rejected by the Florida home, "mandating that long and unpleasant statements about the dangers of psychoactive drugs be given to parents before school referral for mental health evaluation." The movement has gained momentum throughout the US.
How Scientology defines ethics
Scientology teaches that progress in The Bridge to Total Freedom requires and enables the achievement of high moral and ethical standards. According to Hubbard, the goal of ethics is to remove barriers to survival, and ethics is essentially a tool for "deep technology," which means the use of Scientology. Stephen A. Kent describes the ethics of Scientology as "a unique moral brand that uniquely benefits [the Church of Scientology]... In simple English, the goal of Scientology ethics is to eliminate opponents, then eliminate the interests of people in things other than Scientology In this 'ethical' environment, Scientology will be able to impose its program, philosophy, and 'judicial system' - called technology - into society. "
The Scientology ethics system is designed to motivate members to expand the church, because the ethical level of members is related to their performance in recruiting new members.
Maps Scientology beliefs and practices
Doctrine applied
The Church makes it clear that Hubbard is considered the only source of Dianetics and Scientology: "The religion of Scientology is based exclusively on L. Ron Hubbard's research, writing and speech - all of which are religious Scriptures." His work, recorded in 500,000 pages of writing, 6,500 rolls of ribbons and 42 films, is archived for posterity. The Center for Religious Technology holds "the highest ecclesiastical authority and the pure application of religious technology L. Ron Hubbard."
Individuals who apply Hubbard techniques that are not officially connected with the Church of Scientology are considered part of the "Free Zone". Some of these individuals are prosecuted for using and modifying practices for their own illegal use under copyright laws and the use of the material intended as Hubbard intended.
Poison and "Purification"
The Purification Rundown is a controversial detoxification program developed by the founder of Scientology L. Ron Hubbard and used by the Church of Scientology as an introductory service. Scientists consider this the only effective way to overcome the long-term effects of drug abuse or exposure to toxins. The program combines exercise, dietary supplements and length of stay in the sauna (up to five hours a day for five weeks). These are promoted as diverse as religious or secular, medically or spiritually pure, depending on the context.
Narconon is a drug education and rehabilitation program founded on Hubbard's belief in toxins and purification. Narconon is offered in the United States, Canada, and a number of European countries; The Purification Program uses a regimen consisting of saunas, physical exercise, vitamins and dietary management, combined with audits and studies.
"Handling" Psychosis
The Introspection Rundown is a controversial process of Church of Scientology audit intended to deal with psychotic episodes or complete mental disorders. Introspection is defined for the purpose of this rundown as a condition in which the person "looks into thoughts, feelings, reactions, etc." The Introspection Rundown was under public scrutiny after the death of Lisa McPherson in 1995.
"Clearing Word" and "Learning by Gradient"
On November 12, 1952, Hubbard delivered a lecture entitled "Precision Knowledge: It is important to know the terminology and law" which emphasizes the importance of appropriate terminology. Scientology defines a method for correcting "misunderstanding" ("word or symbol of misunderstanding"). Scientologists have their own Technical Dictionary which displays a modified definition of existing English words. The scientific dictionary also includes special terminology such as "enturbulate" and "willingness".
Critics of Scientology accused Hubbard of "loading the language" and using Scientology jargon to make Scientologists not interact with sources outside of Scientology.
Scientology teaches that matter must be studied "on a gradient", that is, to avoid without skipping or darkening matter.
In the doctrine of Scientology, the idea of ​​communication has a high status. In the book Sect, Cults and Spiritual Communities, Petrowsky and Zellner state that in the belief system of Scientology, "misinformation or miscommunication is identical with original sin, inhibits the growth of individuals and relationships with others." The word "misunderstanding" is the main teaching in Scientology. Failure in reading comprehension is attributed to it.
Interpretation and context
Scientology is reluctant to a secondary interpretation of its writings. Scientology students are taught to direct others to these original sources, rather than passing interpretations of any concept in their own words. Emphasis is placed on keeping the text in context.
Unmute birth
Encouraged by the founder of Scientology L. Ron Hubbard, Born silently described "the labor process in which labor and delivery are done in a quiet and loving environment." To provide a quiet environment for childbirth, people in the immediate vicinity are asked not to speak. According to Scientology practice, silent birth is "mandatory to provide the best environment for pregnant women and their new babies." Shouting, laughing or making loud comments should be avoided when the baby is pushed out. According to The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World, his origins are basically rooted in the principle that women, especially expectant mothers, are given full attention and respect. "
Holiday
There are several holidays celebrated by Scientologists, especially the birthday of L. Ron Hubbard in March, the first anniversary of Dianetika's publication in May, Sea Org Day in August, Auditor's Day in September and the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) Anniversary in October. Most official celebrations are scheduled for the weekend as a member's convenience. Scientists also celebrate holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and New Year's Eve, as well as other local celebrations. Scientists also celebrate religious festivals depending on other religious beliefs, since Scientologists very often retain their original affiliation with the beliefs in which they were raised.
Sunday services
A Sunday Scientology service has a sermon, similar to other religions in the United States. It usually starts at 11 o'clock and Hubbard's writing is read out during the service. Just like other religious services, music is played or sometimes musical performances are enjoyed. The Minister spoke about the doctrine of Scientology, announcing that the community's weekly activities and recent updates from churches around the world. Scientists also say "Prayer for Total Freedom," asking "writers of the universe" to help them as they seek enlightenment.
Their way of Scientology service has been implemented unchanged. Ministers choose from a limited selection of possible sermons and group processing exercises. He created a sermon in the literary interpretation parameters of Hubbard's canonical teaching, functioning similarly to other indigenous theologians working with canonical texts.
According to religious scholar James R. Lewis, Sunday worship is intended for non-interested members and more vacations and events for existing church members.
Ritual
Church rituals can be categorized in four ways: first, rituals are performed for spiritual transformation; second, collective ceremonies usually called events, including Hubbard's birthday; third, transitional rites including weddings and funerals; and fourth, those who imitate Christian rituals, such as Sunday services. Events include Dianetics anniversary, Freewinds birthday and Auditor's Day.
Training
Scientists are also undergoing training other than the audit, which consists of several levels of courses on improving daily living using various tools, and audit techniques, so members can perform similar procedures to other Scientologists.
Applications "Ethics" and "Termination"
Scientology has an internal judicial system (Ethical system ) designed to deal with unethical or antisocial behavior. Ethics officers are present in every organization; they are assigned to ensure the correct application of Scientology technology and deal with violations such as non-compliance with standard procedures or other behaviors that affect org performance, from mistakes and minor crimes to crime and repression, as defined by internal documents. Scientology teaches that spiritual progress requires and enables the achievement of high "ethical" standards. In Scientology, rationality is emphasized on morality. Action is deemed ethical if they promote survival across eight dynamics , thus benefiting a large number of people or possible things while harming the least.
While Scientology states that many social problems are the result of unintentional imperfection, it affirms that there are also truly wicked individuals. Hubbard believes that about 80 percent of all people are what he calls social personality - people who welcome and contribute to the well-being of others. The remaining 20 percent of the population, Hubbard thought, is the Stressed Person . According to Hubbard, only about 2.5 percent of these 20 percent have despairing antisocial personalities; this is a small proportion of individuals who are truly dangerous in humanity: "Adolf Hitler and Genghis Khan, unconverted killers and drug rulers." Scientists believe that any contact with a suppressed or antisocial individual has a detrimental effect on one's spiritual condition, which requires disconnection.
In Scientology, the defectors who turn out to be critics of the movement are declared to be oppressive, and the Church of Scientology has a reputation for aggressively moving against these critics. A Scientologist who actively communicates with the suppressing person and as a result shows signs of antisocial behavior referred to as Potential Trouble Source .
"Fair Games"
The term Fair Games is used to describe the Church's policies and practices toward the Church's perceived enemies. Hubbard set the policy in the 1950s, in response to criticism both from within and outside of his organization. Individuals or groups that are "Fair Games" are rated as threats to the Church and, by policy, can be punished and harassed by all means.
Hubbard and his followers are targeting many individuals as well as government officials and agencies, including the IRS program and the secret infiltration and other US government agencies during the 1970s. They also conduct personal investigations, character assassinations and legal action against Church criticism in the media. This policy remains in effect and has been defended by the Church of Scientology as a core religious practice.
Splinter Group: Independent, RTC Miscavige, and "Squirreling"
While Scientology generally refers to the Church of Scientology led by Miscavige, many other groups practicing Scientology. These groups, collectively known as Free Zones or as Independent Scientists, comprise both former members of the official Church of Scientology, as well as an entirely new member. In 1965, a longtime member of the Church and "Doctor of Scientology" Jack Horner (born 1927), was dissatisfied with the Church's "ethics" program, developing Dianology. Captain Bill Robertson, a former member of the Sea Org, was the main instigator of this movement in the early 1980s. The Church labeled these groups as "squirrels" in the jargon of Scientology and often made them the subject of considerable legal and social pressure.
On January 1, 1982, Miscavige established the Center for Religious Technology (RTC). On November 11, 1982, the Free Zone was founded by former top Scientologists in a dispute with the RTC. The Free Zone Association was established and registered under German law, and believed that the Church of Scientology had departed from its original philosophy.
The Advanced Ability Center is a breakaway organization of the Church of Scientology founded by former Scientologist David Mayo after he left the Church in February 1983 - a time when most of the top middle and upper management segments were shared with the organization of David Miscavige. David Mayo is Hubbard's own auditor.
Recently, high-profile defectors Mark Rathbun and Mike Rinder have championed the cause of Independent Scientologists who want to practice Scientology outside the Church.
Use of contract
The Church of Scientology requires that all members sign a legal exemption that includes their relationship with the Church of Scientology before engaging in the service of Scientology.
See also
- Criminon
- Narconon
- Scientology and magic
References
Bibliography
- Flowers, Ronald B. (1984). Religion in odd times: 1960s and 1970s . Mercer University Press. ISBN: 0865541272.
- Melton, J. Gordon (2000). Church of Scientology . Salt Lake City: Signature Press. p.Ã, 32. ISBNÃ, 1-56085-139-2.
- Zellner, W.W.; Petrowsky, March (January 1, 1998). Sects, Cults, and Spiritual Communities: Sociological Analysis . Greenwood Publishing Group.
External links
Church Sites
- What is Scientology
- Official E-Meter Site
- Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps
- The establishment of Scientology auditing
- Scientology Church Faith Recognition
Articles
- Interview with Catholics Frank K. Flinn, Ajun Professor of Religious Studies
- "Scientology: Religious Signs" - Frank K. Flinn, PhD's opinion on Scientology
Other sites
- Scientology: Trust and Practice Links from Yahoo directory
- Free E-Meters zone in Curlie (based on DMOZ)
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