ScientologyScientology

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

Activity OneActivity 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

HistoryHistory 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.History cont.

During the 1960’s 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 1960’s 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.History cont.

After Hubbard’s death in 1986, many followers of the church left.

Their reason for leaving in most cases was emotional and physical abuse.

After Hubbard’s death in 1986, many followers of the church left.

Their reason for leaving in most cases was emotional and physical abuse.

BeliefsBeliefs 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.Daily Practices cont.Scientologist try follow the code of honor in everyday activities.

The code of honor includes the following creeds: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 comrade in need, in danger or in trouble.

Never desert a group to which you owe your support.Never desert a group to which you owe your support.

Never disparage yourself or minimize your strength or power. Never disparage yourself or minimize your strength or power.

Never need praise, approval or sympathy. Never need praise, approval or sympathy.

Never compromise with your own realityNever compromise with your own reality

Never permit your affinity to be alloyed.Never permit your affinity to be alloyed.

Do not give or receive communication unless you yourself desire it. Do not give or receive communication unless you yourself desire it.

Your self-determinism and honor are more important than your immediate life. Your self-determinism and honor are more important than your immediate life.

The Purification RundownThe 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.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 Most scientologists will take part in group activities which can consist of charities, anti drug campaigns and sometimes art associations.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 Along with their drug campaigns, they are very strong on their beliefs against street drugs.street drugs.•Scientologists don’t mind social drinking (so says Hubbard in his writings), Scientologists don’t mind social drinking (so says Hubbard in his writings), but have a strong concern when social drinking becomes alcohol abuse.but have a strong concern when social drinking becomes alcohol abuse.•In the Sea Org ( Sea Organization) the use of some perfumes, soaps and 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 washing powders are not looked highly upon, especially in areas with people having services.having services.•Scientologists celebrate three main holidays: Anniversary of the first Scientologists celebrate three main holidays: Anniversary of the first publication of Dianetics (held in May); Second is L. Ron Hubbard’s Birthday publication of Dianetics (held in May); Second is L. Ron Hubbard’s Birthday (held in March); and finally A holiday honoring the Auditors (held in (held in March); and finally A holiday honoring the Auditors (held in September)September)

Daily Practices cont.Daily Practices cont. The central practice of Scientology is called The central practice of Scientology is called auditing.auditing. Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series

of “laws” Some are: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 A person can not be wanted by the police or authorities, or be liable for

arrest for a crime committed in this lifetime.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 A person must honestly want to be audited, and is not acting according to

some other agenda.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 The practice is one where a counselor (the auditor)auditor) asks a series of questions asks a series of questions to a to a preclearpreclear, observes and records the preclear's responses, and , observes and records the preclear's responses, and acknowledges them.acknowledges them.

When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must not suggest answers or criticize an answer given.not suggest answers or criticize an answer given.

Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former members or stop them from leaving the church at all.members or stop them from leaving the church at all.

In Hubbard’s Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful In Hubbard’s Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful thoughts.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 The central practice of Scientology is called auditing.auditing. Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series Before one can be audited, there is a checklist made which consists of a series

of “laws” Some are: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 A person can not be wanted by the police or authorities, or be liable for

arrest for a crime committed in this lifetime.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 A person must honestly want to be audited, and is not acting according to

some other agenda.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 The practice is one where a counselor (the auditor)auditor) asks a series of questions asks a series of questions to a to a preclearpreclear, observes and records the preclear's responses, and , observes and records the preclear's responses, and acknowledges them.acknowledges them.

When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must When the auditor is listening to the questions of the preclear, the auditor must not suggest answers or criticize an answer given.not suggest answers or criticize an answer given.

Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former Critics say that these records taken down are used to blackmail former members or stop them from leaving the church at all.members or stop them from leaving the church at all.

In Hubbard’s Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful In Hubbard’s Dianetics, there is a process on how to clear the mind of harmful thoughts.thoughts.

OVER ALL, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RITUALS OR PRAYERS.OVER ALL, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RITUALS OR PRAYERS.

Video About Church of ScientologyVideo About Church of Scientology

http://www.scientology.org/ Inside church

http://www.scientology.org/ Inside church

Activity TwoActivity TwoActivity TwoActivity Two

Create your own symbol for ThetanCreate your own symbol for Thetan Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you

as a person)as a person)

Create your own symbol for ThetanCreate your own symbol for Thetan Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you Thetan is the idea of body + mind (or you

as a person)as a person)

Celebrity ScientologistsActivity Three

Celebrity ScientologistsActivity Three

Name as many celebrities as you can Name as many celebrities as you can that practice scientology. that practice scientology.

Name as many celebrities as you can Name as many celebrities as you can that practice scientology. that practice scientology.

Celebrity ScientologistsCelebrity ScientologistsCelebrity ScientologistsCelebrity Scientologists

1.1. John TravoltaJohn Travolta

2.2. Tom CruiseTom Cruise

3.3. Will SmithWill Smith

4.4. Katie HolmesKatie Holmes

5.5. Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley

6.6. Kelly PrestonKelly Preston

7.7. Juliette LewisJuliette Lewis

8.8. Prisilla PresleyPrisilla Presley

9.9. Lisa Marie PresleyLisa Marie Presley

1.1. John TravoltaJohn Travolta

2.2. Tom CruiseTom Cruise

3.3. Will SmithWill Smith

4.4. Katie HolmesKatie Holmes

5.5. Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley

6.6. Kelly PrestonKelly Preston

7.7. Juliette LewisJuliette Lewis

8.8. Prisilla PresleyPrisilla Presley

9.9. Lisa Marie PresleyLisa Marie Presley

1010 Michael RobertsMichael Roberts

11.11. Jennifer AspenJennifer Aspen

12.12. Jenna ElfmanJenna Elfman

13.13. Leah ReminiLeah Remini

14.14. Catherine BellCatherine Bell

15.15. Edgar WinterEdgar Winter

16.16. Chris MastersonChris Masterson

1010 Michael RobertsMichael Roberts

11.11. Jennifer AspenJennifer Aspen

12.12. Jenna ElfmanJenna Elfman

13.13. Leah ReminiLeah Remini

14.14. Catherine BellCatherine Bell

15.15. Edgar WinterEdgar Winter

16.16. Chris MastersonChris Masterson

Works CitedWorks Cited

http://www.religionfacts.com/scientology/history.htm http://www.auditing.org/ http://www.xenu-directory.net/practices/purif1.html http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/

Scientology_beliefs_and_practices_-_Practices/id/2134369

http://www.scientology.org/

http://www.religionfacts.com/scientology/history.htm http://www.auditing.org/ http://www.xenu-directory.net/practices/purif1.html http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/

Scientology_beliefs_and_practices_-_Practices/id/2134369

http://www.scientology.org/