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Kevin Newcomer and Johnathan Reinsel Scientology

Thesis To identify and explain the beliefs and practices of the religion of Scientology, which was created by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s.

Scientology Basic Beliefs Scientology means “The study of truth and knowledge” Man is basically good, not evil Individual is a spirit rather than a body

Eight Dynamics of Existence (1-4) Urge to survive as one’s self Urge to survive through family Urge to survive in groups (Large or Small) Urge to survive as mankind

Eight Dynamics of Existence (5-8) 5. Urge to survive through other life forms such 6. Urge to survive through the physical universe 7. Urge to survive through the spiritual universe 8. Urge to survive through infinity or a supreme being

Dianetics Mind consists of two parts The analytical mind The reactive mind Reactive mind stores painful memories such as trama and shock, known as engrams Erases the engrams from the reactive mind

The E-meter Used to measure “mental mass and energy” of mind through electric resistance These change when the person thinks of particular engrams Used to help reach the “clear” state

Video http://www.trilulilu.ro/semaca/97de5b59225709

Thetan Levels Spiritual state above clear (rid of engrams) “control or operate” thought, life, matter, energy, and space and time Levels 1 through 7

Number of followers Like all religions, hard to access Quickly growing Lots of celebrities, such as John Travolta and Tom Cruise (Thetan Level 6) More than 6,000 churches/mission groups/related organizations world wide

Works cited Snook, John R. “Scientology”. Encyclopedia Americana. 1988 Ed. "The Church of Scientology (R)." ReligiousTolerance.org by the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/scientol.htm>. Official Church of Scientology Online Videos: What is Scientology, Scientologist Beliefs, Spiritual Healing with Dianetics. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. <http://www.scientology.org/#/videos/>.