The Beginning Emerged from L. Ron Hubbard’s ideas of dianetics and science fiction Not a popular lifestyle of it’s time period Developed in 1952 as a hierarchical organization promoting his beliefs More of an “applied religious philosophy than a dogmatic religion”, according to Hubbard Started as secular, but eventually developed as a religion

Structure Of Beliefs For an organization to officially apply the beliefs of scientology to their works, they must get licensed No official religious text, but rather, a chronologically organized compilation of 18 books and 3,000 lectures. Religion organized as a complex network of organizations No absolute right or wrong Cannot free yourself without working to free others

Beliefs The study and handling of the spirit in relation to others, itself, and all other life Man’s existence spans for more than one life Man makes mistakes because he fails to see his problems in more than his own view Thetan, comes from Greek letter θ Basic Good

Beliefs Cont. Dianetics – Study of the reactive mind “Bank of Experiences” The Bridge to Total Freedom The Dynamics Basic principle of existence is to survive Self, Family and Sex, Group, Humanity, Life, the Universe, Spirituality and the Supreme Being or Infinity

Beliefs Cont. Tone Scale Improved by ability to communicate 40 to 40 Auditing Central Practice One On One Benefits

Health Care Health Care beliefs are structured around self-healing of the mind and the idea of an immortal spirit. Psychiatry and psychology are destructive and abusive practices

Birth and Death Rituals Silent Birth No distractions or possibility of pain or trauma As little anesthetic as possible in child birth. Breastfeeding should be avoided if the mother is not healthy, herself. Funeral Service minister speaks directly to the departing spirit grants forgiveness for anything the deceased has done Beginning of a new life

Gender Roles Equality Standards for raising children Family is an essential component of a stable family life. Mutuality

Effects On Health Care Psychology or psychiatry is not an option May seek spiritual self-healing rather than convention medical methods “Auditing” will be essential after an accident Traumatic events disrupt happiness

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