Scientology Elyse Handley, Brian Stone, Maureen Kosse, Payton Bess

Activity One Tell us what you think Scientology is… Everyone write at least one idea of a belief or practice on the board Tell us what you think Scientology is… Everyone write at least one idea of a belief or practice on the board

History Scientology is the only major religion founded during the 20th century Lafayette Ronald Hubbard founded the idea of scientology and scientologists later founded the church in 1953 The first Scientology church was established in New Jersey, December 1953 In 1950 he wrote Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health about the relationship between the spirit mind and body. The organization was recognized as a tax-exempt religion in the United States in 1957, but ten years later in 1967 the IRS removed its tax exempt status, asserting that its activities were commercial and operated for the benefit of Mr. Hubbard, rather than for charitable or religious reasons. and in 1980 he wrote The Way to Happiness, a "nonreligious moral code based on common sense (he also wrote a number of other books about different aspects of the religion He designed the administration principles for scientology organizations. When Hubbard died, a man named David Miscavige became the new leader. Scientology is the only major religion founded during the 20th century Lafayette Ronald Hubbard founded the idea of scientology and scientologists later founded the church in 1953 The first Scientology church was established in New Jersey, December 1953 In 1950 he wrote Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health about the relationship between the spirit mind and body. The organization was recognized as a tax-exempt religion in the United States in 1957, but ten years later in 1967 the IRS removed its tax exempt status, asserting that its activities were commercial and operated for the benefit of Mr. Hubbard, rather than for charitable or religious reasons. and in 1980 he wrote The Way to Happiness, a "nonreligious moral code based on common sense (he also wrote a number of other books about different aspects of the religion He designed the administration principles for scientology organizations. When Hubbard died, a man named David Miscavige became the new leader.

History cont. During the 1960s Hubbard trained many scientologists to follow the step-by-step method he created to reach higher spiritual awareness and ability (religion facts). He resigned from executive director of the church of Scientology on September 1, 1966 During the next seven years (which he spent at sea for research) he developed a drug rehabilitation program During this time he also created the highest levels of Scientology Today there are more than 7,500 practicing groups of scientology During the 1960s Hubbard trained many scientologists to follow the step-by-step method he created to reach higher spiritual awareness and ability (religion facts). He resigned from executive director of the church of Scientology on September 1, 1966 During the next seven years (which he spent at sea for research) he developed a drug rehabilitation program During this time he also created the highest levels of Scientology Today there are more than 7,500 practicing groups of scientology

History cont. After Hubbards death in 1986, many followers of the church left. Their reason for leaving in most cases was emotional and physical abuse. After Hubbards death in 1986, many followers of the church left. Their reason for leaving in most cases was emotional and physical abuse.

Beliefs Scientology says that spirituality and thought are existing energies in their own universe, separate from the physical universe.(Xenu) A Thetan is commonly know in the scientology religion as the source of life for a person and is the core personality and essence of a human. Scientologists believe that a thetan is a immortal being that is god-like in many ways. It is believed by some scientologists that 75 million years ago, the alien Xenu brought billions of his people to Earth in a spacecraft, stacked them around volcanoes and killed them using hydrogen bombs. Scientology holds that the essences of these many people remained, and that they form around people in modern times, causing them spiritual harm. Scientology says that spirituality and thought are existing energies in their own universe, separate from the physical universe.(Xenu) A Thetan is commonly know in the scientology religion as the source of life for a person and is the core personality and essence of a human. Scientologists believe that a thetan is a immortal being that is god-like in many ways. It is believed by some scientologists that 75 million years ago, the alien Xenu brought billions of his people to Earth in a spacecraft, stacked them around volcanoes and killed them using hydrogen bombs. Scientology holds that the essences of these many people remained, and that they form around people in modern times, causing them spiritual harm.

Daily Practices cont. Scientologist try follow the code of honor in everyday activities. The code of honor includes the following creeds: Never desert a comrade in need, in danger or in trouble. Never desert a group to which you owe your support. Never disparage yourself or minimize your strength or power. Never need praise, approval or sympathy. Never compromise with your own reality Never permit your affinity to be alloyed. Do not give or receive communication unless you yourself desire it. Your self-determinism and honor are more important than your immediate life.

The Purification Rundown This is the cleansing process used to remove toxins and drugs stored in the body from your system This is done by a core practice and through Spending time in the sauna and taking many vitamins and minerals This is the cleansing process used to remove toxins and drugs stored in the body from your system This is done by a core practice and through Spending time in the sauna and taking many vitamins and minerals

Daily Practices cont. Courses in a Scientology church are taught days, evenings and even nights. Courses in a Scientology church are taught days, evenings and even nights. Most scientologists will take part in group activities which can consist of charities, anti drug campaigns and sometimes art associations. Most scientologists will take part in group activities which can consist of charities, anti drug campaigns and sometimes art associations. Scientologists are not against modern medicine except psychiatry Scientologists are not against modern medicine except psychiatry Along with their drug campaigns, they are very strong on their beliefs against street drugs. Along with their drug campaigns, they are very strong on their beliefs against street drugs. Scientologists dont mind social drinking (so says Hubbard in his writings), but have a strong concern when social drinking becomes alcohol abuse. Scientologists dont mind social drinking (so says Hubbard in his writings), but have a strong concern when social drinking becomes alcohol abuse. In the Sea Org ( Sea Organization) the use of some perfumes, soaps and washing powders are not looked highly upon, especially in areas with people having services. In the Sea Org ( Sea Organization) the use of some perfumes, soaps and washing powders are not looked highly upon, especially in areas with people having services. Scientologists celebrate three main holidays: Anniversary of the first publication of Dianetics (held in May); Second is L. Ron Hubbards Birthday (held in March); and finally A holiday honoring the Auditors (held in September) Scientologists celebrate three main holidays: Anniversary of the first publication of Dianetics (held in May); Second is L. Ron Hubbards Birthday (held in March); and finally A holiday honoring the Auditors (held in September)

Daily Practices cont. The central practice of Scientology is called auditing. The central practice of Scientology is called auditing. Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series of laws Some are: Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series of laws Some are: A person can not be suffering from a major untreated medical condition. A person can not be suffering from a major untreated medical condition. A person can not be wanted by the police or authorities, or be liable for arrest for a crime committed in this lifetime. A person can not be wanted by the police or authorities, or be liable for arrest for a crime committed in this lifetime. A person must be there of his own volition, not under duress. A person must be there of his own volition, not under duress. A person must honestly want to be audited, and is not acting according to some other agenda. A person must honestly want to be audited, and is not acting according to some other agenda. A person must not be constantly attacking Scientology. A person must not be constantly attacking Scientology. The practice is one where a counselor (the auditor) asks a series of questions to a preclear, observes and records the preclear's responses, and acknowledges them. The practice is one where a counselor (the auditor) asks a series of questions to a preclear, observes and records the preclear's responses, and acknowledges them. When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must not suggest answers or criticize an answer given. When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must not suggest answers or criticize an answer given. Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former members or stop them from leaving the church at all. Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former members or stop them from leaving the church at all. In Hubbards Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful thoughts. In Hubbards Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful thoughts. OVER ALL, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RITUALS OR PRAYERS. OVER ALL, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RITUALS OR PRAYERS. The central practice of Scientology is called auditing. The central practice of Scientology is called auditing. Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series of laws Some are: Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series of laws Some are: A person can not be suffering from a major untreated medical condition. A person can not be suffering from a major untreated medical condition. A person can not be wanted by the police or authorities, or be liable for arrest for a crime committed in this lifetime. A person can not be wanted by the police or authorities, or be liable for arrest for a crime committed in this lifetime. A person must be there of his own volition, not under duress. A person must be there of his own volition, not under duress. A person must honestly want to be audited, and is not acting according to some other agenda. A person must honestly want to be audited, and is not acting according to some other agenda. A person must not be constantly attacking Scientology. A person must not be constantly attacking Scientology. The practice is one where a counselor (the auditor) asks a series of questions to a preclear, observes and records the preclear's responses, and acknowledges them. The practice is one where a counselor (the auditor) asks a series of questions to a preclear, observes and records the preclear's responses, and acknowledges them. When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must not suggest answers or criticize an answer given. When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must not suggest answers or criticize an answer given. Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former members or stop them from leaving the church at all. Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former members or stop them from leaving the church at all. In Hubbards Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful thoughts. In Hubbards Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful thoughts. OVER ALL, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RITUALS OR PRAYERS. OVER ALL, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RITUALS OR PRAYERS.

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Activity Two Create your own symbol for Thetan Create your own symbol for Thetan Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you as a person) Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you as a person) Create your own symbol for Thetan Create your own symbol for Thetan Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you as a person) Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you as a person)

Celebrity Scientologists Activity Three Name as many celebrities as you can that practice scientology. Name as many celebrities as you can that practice scientology.

Celebrity Scientologists 1.John Travolta 2.Tom Cruise 3.Will Smith 4.Katie Holmes 5.Kirstie Alley 6.Kelly Preston 7.Juliette Lewis 8.Prisilla Presley 9.Lisa Marie Presley 1.John Travolta 2.Tom Cruise 3.Will Smith 4.Katie Holmes 5.Kirstie Alley 6.Kelly Preston 7.Juliette Lewis 8.Prisilla Presley 9.Lisa Marie Presley 10Michael Roberts 11.Jennifer Aspen 12.Jenna Elfman 13.Leah Remini 14.Catherine Bell 15.Edgar Winter 16.Chris Masterson

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