Scientology

Introduction

Before we begin, we must determine what Scientology really is. What does the term mean? Where does it come from? What is it used for? And most importantly, is Scientology really a religion?

Scientology as described in the book The Fundamentals of Thought by L. Ron Hubbard, is an applied religious philosophy and technology resolving problems of the spirit, life, and thought. It is supposed to make “the able more able”. It is said to be a philosophy that deals with daily life situations, and offers methods to enhance your life. Scientology, if it actually works, is supposed to help us think more clearly, and with better accuracy, therefore, it will allow us to use more of our brain, giving us the ability to understand situations better so we will be able to make the correct decisions when we need to make them.

Scientology stems from something called Dianetics. Dianetics came into view in 1950, when a man named L. Ron Hubbard wrote the book. We will talk about Mr. Hubbard later, for now we will focus on Dianetics. Dianetics was originally published as an original thesis, and it evolved into a book. Dianetics was a new mental science that Mr. Hubbard supposedly invented, or came up with through his years of research. The word Dianetics comes from the Greek dia meaning through, and nous meaning mind, hence “through the mind”. Dianetics is described as the basic science of human thought. (The Hidden Story of Scientology, Omar V. Garrison, pg 20). L. Ron Hubbard describes Dianetics as an exploration through the human mind. The strange thing about Scientology and Dianetics is that it seems to actually work. Please do not get confused. I do not mean that this is a true religion and that by seeking this out that it will help you in your spiritual walk, or in any special, religious or spiritual needs. It just means that those who have been able to use the techniques correctly have actually improved their lives in certain areas.

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