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...ntologists want to help people?
For several reasons. First, because Scientologists
themselves have been helped enormously — and they want
others to share the same successes. Second,
Scientologists understand that life is not lived alone.
An individual has more than just one dynamic (the urge to
survive as self). He wants to help his family, his
groups, mankind itself and living things survive better.
4.7 Does Scientology recognize good and evil?
Yes, in Scientology, a very clear distinction is made
between good and evil. Those actions which enhance
survival on the majority of the eight aspects or dynamics
of life are good, and those which destroy or deny these
aspects of life are evil. Decisions are then based on
enhancing the majority of these dynamics of life.
'Good' may be defined as constructive. 'Evil' may be
defined as destructive.
4.8 Does Scientology believe man is sinful?
It is a basic tenet of Scientology that man is basically
good, but that he is aberrated (capable of erring or
departing from rational thought or behavior) and
therefore commits harmful acts or sins, thus reducing his
awareness and potential power.
Through Scientology he can confront his actions, erase
the ignorance and aberration which surrounds them and
know and experience truth again.
All religions seek truth. Freedom of the spirit is only
to be found on the road to truth.
Sin is composed, according to Scientology, of lies and
hidden actions and is therefore untruth.
4.9 Will Scientology put one in control of his mind?
Yes. As you are a spiritual being, quite separate from
your mind and your body, Scientology will help *you*
achieve a far better command over your mind, just as it
helps you to intelligently control all aspects of your
life.
4.10 Is Scientology about the mind?
No. Scientology is about the individual himself as
separate and distinct from the mind. Dianetics concerns
the mind and contains the most advanced technology of the
mind man has.
4.11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?
Scientology addresses you — not your mind, not your
body, but you.
Scientologists have found that the spirit is
*potentially* superior to material things, and that the
spirit, i.e. you, if cleansed of past traumas,
transgressions and aberrations, can make miraculous
changes in the physical universe that would not otherwise
be possible.
4.12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the
body?
Before entering Scientology many people experience the
feeling of looking down on one's body, and by achieving
greater spiritual awareness through Scientology, this
experience becomes nothing out of the ordinary.
Scientology believes that man is not his body, his mind
or his brain. He, a spiritual force, energizes the
physical body and his life.
Scientology proved, for the first time, that man was a
spiritual being, not an animal.
4.13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?
Reincarnation is a definite system and is not part of
Scientology. It is a fact that unless one begins to
handle aberrations built up in past lives, he doesn't
progress.
The definition of the term 'reincarnation' has been
altered from its original meaning. The word has come to
mean "to be born again in different life forms," whereas
its actual definition is "to be born again into the flesh
or into another body."
Today in Scientology, many people have certainty that
they have lived lives prior to their current one. These
are referred to as past lives, not as reincarnation.
Individuals are free to believe this or not; past lives
are not a dogma in Scientology, but generally Scientolo-
gists, during their auditing, experience a past life and
then *know* for themselves that they have lived before.
To believe one had a physical or other existence prior to
the identity of the current body is not a new concept --
but it is an exciting one.
In Scientology, you are given the tools to handle upsets
and aberrations from past lives that adversely affect you
in present time, thus freeing you to live a much happier
life.
4.14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?
It does. However, Scientologists also believe in the
principle that exchange is necessary. If a person only
receives and never gives, he will not be a happy person
and will lose his own self-respect. Therefore, any
Scientology-sponsored charity programs also encourage
those receiving the charity to make some form of
contribution by helping others so that self-respect can
be maintained.
4.15 Does Scientology hold any political views?
Scientology is nonpolitical. By its Creed, "All men have
inalienable rights to conceive, choose, assist or support
their own organizations, churches and governments."
Scientologists are free to hold their own political
views, vote for the candidates of their choice, etc., and
are not given direction from the Church as to what
position to take on political issues or candidates. The
Church believes there should be separation of church and
state.
4.16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?
Yes, there are many children who participate in
Scientology. There are no age restrictions as to who can
take Scientology courses or receive auditing. Some
churches also deliver special courses and study programs
specifically designed for young people. If the person is
below the legal age, he must first get written consent
from his parents or guardian to take Scientology
services. Scientologists generally want their children to
have Scientology available to them so are quite agreeable
to have their children take Scientology services.
4.17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?
L. Ron Hubbard has written a great deal about raising
children. In Scientology, children are recognized as
people who should be given all the respect and love
granted adults.
Scientologists believe children should be encouraged to
contribute to family life, not just be "seen and not
heard" as the old saying goes. Children are spiritual
beings, and as such they need to exchange with those
around them in order to thrive and live productive, happy
lives. For more information on handling children, the
book _Child Dianetics_ and the course "How to Be a
Successful Parent" are recommended.
Most children raised in good Scientology homes are above
average in ability and quickly begin to understand how
and why people act as they do. Life thus becomes a lot
safer and happier for them.
4.18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?
One can and indeed one should. Scientology enables you to
think for yourself. There is no purpose served in
studying Scientology because someone else wants you to.
But if you've taken a good look at your life and have
decided that you want to make it better, the best thing
is to start and find out for yourself what Scientology
can do for you. One should read one of the basic books by
L. Ron Hubbard, such as _Dianetics: The Modern Science of
Mental Health_ or _Scientology: The Fundamentals of
Thought_.
What is real in Scientology for you is what you find in
it that is real for you.
4.19 What is the Scientology cross?
It is an eight-pointed cross representing the eight parts
or dynamics of life through which each individual is
striving to survive. These parts are: the urge toward
existence as self, as an individual; the urge to survive
through creativity, including the family unit and the
rearing of children; the urge to survive through a group
of individuals or as a group; the urge toward survival
through all mankind and as all mankind; the urge to
survive as life forms and with the help of life forms
such as animals, birds, insects, fish and vegetation; the
urge to survive of the physical universe, by the physical
universe itself and with the help of the physical
universe and each one of its component parts; the urge to
survive as spiritual beings or the urge for life itself
to survive; the urge toward existence as infinity. To be
able to live happily with respect to each of these
spheres of existence is symbolized by the Scientology
cross.
As a matter of interest, the cross as a symbol predates
Christianity.
4.20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?
Scientologists celebrate several major holidays annually.
These include the birthday of L. Ron Hubbard (March 13);
the date marking the initial publication of _Dianetics_
(May 9); Auditor's Day, in honor of all auditors (second
Sunday in September); and the International Association
of Scientologists Anniversary, to mark the founding of
this organization which unites, supports and protects the
Scientology religion and Scientologists in all parts of
the world (October 7).
Additionally, each local country or area may observe its
own significant dates, such as the founding of the church
in its area or the opening of the first Dianetics or
Scientology organization in that country. Members of the
Church also observe traditional religious holidays such
as Christmas.
5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER
5.1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?
No. L. Ron Hubbard passed away on January 24, 1986, but
he remains with us in spirit and through the legacy of
his technology and its continual application around the
globe.
5.2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?
L. Ron Hubbard is the Founder of Dianetics and
Scientology and the author of its scriptures. His
research on the mind and life is recorded in the tens of
millions of words on the subject of the human spirit
which comprise Dianetics and Scientology philosophy. His
works cover subjects as diverse as drug rehabilitation,
education, marriage and family, success at work,
administration, art and many other aspects of life.
His best-selling self-help book _Dianetics: The Modern
Science of Mental Health_ alone has sold millions and
millions of copies and has continued to appear on the New
York Times and other best-seller lists around the world
over four decades after its original publication.
Testimony to the applicability and workability of his
discoveries are the millions of happy and successful
people and the hundreds of Dianetics and Scientology
churches, missions and groups internationally.
L. Ron Hubbard dedicated his life to helping others. He
saw that times needed to change, and he created a
workable technology so that needed changes could occur
for millions of people. He departed his body on January
24, 1986 leaving with us his life's work which is
continued today through the application of his
discoveries which help millions around the world.
5.3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?
L. Ron Hubbard founded the Scientology philosophy. A
group of Scientologists then formed the first Church of
Scientology in Los Angeles in 1954.
Mr. Hubbard ran the early Dianetics and Scientology
organizations until 1966, when he retired from running
them on a day-to-day basis and turned this function over
to Scientology Church executives. He continued to take an
interest in the Church's expansion and advised on
administrative matters when specifically asked for
advice, but he mainly spent his time researching the
upper levels of Scientology and codifying the technology.
5.4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?
L. Ron Hubbard recorded the results of all his research
in writing, on film or in taped lectures so that the
technology would be preserved. As a result, Scientology
has continued to expand, and its future survival is
assured.
All great religious leaders of the past have died. Their
work flourishes. Men die. Wisdom and ideas do not.
5.5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when
others didn't?
He applied to himself the principles he had found.
5.6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?
No. He received no royalties from the fees paid to
Scientology organizations for training and processing. In
fact, L. Ron Hubbard forgave Scientology churches a
thirteen-million-dollar debt in 1966 when he retired as
Executive Director.
He made his money from the royalties on his books. One
book alone, _Dianetics_, has sold *millions* of copies,
and his total book sales of both fiction and nonfiction are
in excess of one hundred million copies around the world,
including more than twenty national best-sellers in the
1980s. In fact, Mr. Hubbard's books still sell by the
millions each year and the royalties from the sale of
these books and his life's fortune were willed to the
Church to help ensure the future application of his
technology to the betterment of mankind.
5.7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?
L. Ron Hubbard was one of those fortunate people who
never made problems over money. He inherited some wealth
at an early age, but in the early 193Os became one of the
highest paid writers in America long before _Dianetics_.
He was a millionaire several times over from his book
royalties. His public book sales continue to be
astronomical.
5.8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?
He simply cared enough to want it and had the
intelligence and persistence to research and find it.
Few men have been trained in all the Eastern philosophies
and in the highest levels of Western science as well.
Knowing that his research was only as valuable as it
provided workable solutions to man's problems, he tested
all of his discoveries and found the most effective
methods for applying the results of his research. His
workable methods enabled him to continue research into
higher and higher realms of spiritual awareness.
5.9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus
Christ?
No. L. Ron Hubbard personally stated he was a man as
others are men. He was a much-loved friend and teacher
and continues to be respected and loved.
5.10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?
Yes. In order to map the route for others he had to make
it himself.
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End of "A SCIENTOLOGY CATECHISM"
[File 1 of 3]
Part Nine of _What is Scientology?_
Copyright © 1992 Church of Scientology International, All Rights Reserved
Grateful acknowledgement is made to the L. Ron Hubbard Library for
permission to reproduce selections from the copyrighted works of
L. Ron Hubbard.
"Dianetics," "E-Meter," "Flag," "Freewinds," "Hubbard," "OEC,"
"OT," "Purification Rundown," "Scientology," and "The Bridge" are
trademarks and service marks owned by the Religious Technology
Center and are used with its permission. "Scientologist" is a
collective membership mark designating members of the affiliated
churches and missions of Scientology.
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(Note: In the orginal text, italics were used to show emphasis or to
indicate that a word is being defined. Italics denoting emphasis
are shown here with *asterisks* surrounding the word, and italicized
words that were being defined, are shown here with 'single quotes'.
My comments are in [square brackets].)
"A SCIENTOLOGY CATECHISM"
[File 2 of 3]
Part Nine of _What is Scientology?_
Copyright © 1992, Church of Scientology International
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1. ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS [Located in file 1 of 3]
1.1 What does the word 'Scientology' mean?
1.2 What is Scientology about?
1.3 How did Scientology start?
1.4 How come it's all based on one man's work?
1.5 Why is Scientology called a religion?
1.6 Why is Scientology a church?
2. WHAT SCIENTOLOGY DOES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL [Located in file 1 of 3]
2.1 How does Scientology work?
2.2 What does Scientology accomplish?
2.3 What claims are made for Scientology?
2.4 How do people get into Scientology?
3. SCIENTOLOGY AND OTHER PRACTICES [Located in file 1 of 3]
3.1 Is Scientology like hypnotism, meditation, psychotherapy or
other mental therapies?
3.2 Is Scientology a secret society?
3.3 In what way does Scientology differ from other religions
and religious philosophies?
3.4 Does Scientology interfere with other religions?
3.5 What does Scientology think of other religions?
3.6 What does Scientology have to say about Christianity?
4. SCIENTOLOGY BELIEFS [Located in file 1 of 3]
4.1 Is man a spirit?
4.2 How does one know man is a spirit?
4.3 What is the Scientology concept of God?
4.4 Can't God be the only one to help man?
4.5 Does Scientology believe in brotherly love?
4.6 Why do Scientologists want to help people?
4.7 Does Scientology recognize good and evil?
4.8 Does Scientology believe man is sinful?
4.9 Will Scientology put man in control of his mind?
4.10 Is Scientology about the mind?
4.11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?
4.12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the
body?
4.13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?
4.14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?
4.15 Does Scientology hold any political views?
4.16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?
4.17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?
4.18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?
4.19 What is the Scientology cross?
4.20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?
5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER [Located in file 1 of 3]
5.1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?
5.2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?
5.3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?
5.4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?
5.5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when
others didn't?
5.6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?
5.7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?
5.8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?
5.9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus
Christ?
5.10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?
6. SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES [Located in file 2 of 3]
6.1 How do Scientologists view life?
6.2 What moral codes do Scientologists live by?
6.3 What is Scientology's view on drugs?
6.4 Why are there so many young people on staff in Scientology?
6.5 Do you have any special dietary laws or rules against
smoking or drinking in Scientology?
6.6 Do Scientologists use medical doctors?
6.7 In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one's
individuality?
6.8 What benefits can one get from Scientology?
6.9 What is Scientology's system of ethics?
6.10 What does 'clear the planet' mean?
6.11 What does 'suppressive person' mean?
6.12 What is disconnection?
6.13 Is Scientology a cult?
6.14 Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control?
6.15 Does Scientology actively promote for new members?
6.16 Does one really need Scientology to do well in life?
6.17 Does one have to believe in Scientology?
6.18 Why do Scientologists sometimes seem so intent on what
they are doing?
6.19 What do the terms 'preclear', 'student' and 'auditor'
mean?
6.20 What is the E-Meter(R) and how does it work?
7. THE ORGANIZATIONS OF SCIENTOLOGY [Located in file 2 of 3]
7.1 Scientology is a philosophy. Why does it need to be
organized?
7.2 How many people work in a Scientology church?
7.3 How is Scientology organized?
7.4 Where are Scientology churches located?
7.5 What does a Scientology church or mission actually do?
7.6 What is the Office of Special Affairs?
7.7 What is the Flag Service Organization?
7.8 What is the Flag Ship Service Organization?
7.9 What is the Sea Organization?
7.10 Is it true that people in the Sea Org sign a billion-year
contract?
7.11 Why does Scientology have ministers? Are all
Scientologists ministers?
7.12 What are field staff members?
7.13 Why is everything copyrighted and trademarked in
Scientology?
[7.14 Does the IRS recognize Church organizations as non-profit
charitable organizations?]
8. CHURCH FUNDING [Located in file 2 of 3]
8.1 Why do Scientologists make donations?
8.2 Why does one have to make donations to separate
organizations for their services?
8.3 What about those who cannot afford to make donations for
services?
8.4 Is the Church profit-making?
8.5 How much does it cost to go Clear?
8.6 How well paid are Scientology staff?
[8.6 Are donations made to the Church of Scientology tax
deductible in the United States?]
9. SCIENTOLOGY BOOKS [Located in file 2 of 3]
9.1 What is the best book for a beginning Scientologist to
read?
9.2 Are the books difficult to understand?
9.3 Where can L. Ron Hubbard's books be purchased?
9.4 What books should one read to get information about:
9.4.1 Dianetics?
9.4.2 Basic Scientology principles?
9.4.3 Self-help, tests, and processes?
9.4.4 Handling the residual effects of drugs and toxins?
9.4.5 Basic principles of communication?
9.4.6 Predicting human behavior and understanding people?
9.4.7 How to increase success on the job?
9.4.8 Basic principles of organization?
9.4.9 Basic principles of management?
9.4.10 The principles of ethics and how to use them to
live a more productive life?
9.4.11 Study methods?
9.4.12 Procedures to increase one's spiritual awareness
and abilities?
9.4.13 Past lives and how they relate to this life?
9.4.14 The application of basic Scientology technology to
help others improve their lives?
9.5 How can one get happiness out of a book?
10. DIANETICS [Located in file 2 of 3]
10.1 What is Dianetics?
10.2 What is the mind? Where is the mind?
10.3 What is the difference between the analytical mind and the
reactive mind?
10.4 What is the difference between Scientology and Dianetics?
11. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS COURSES [Located in file 3 of 3]
11.1 What training should a person take first?
11.2 What does one get out of Scientology and Dianetics
courses?
11.3 How are Scientology and Dianetics training different from
studying philosophy or other religions?
11.4 Should I get my auditing before I get trained?
11.5 When can I take Scientology courses?
11.6 How are Scientology courses run?
11.7 When do I actually gain experience in auditing others?
11.8 When can I take the Minister's Course?
11.9 How long do courses take?
11.10 Are Scientology Course Supervisors university trained?
12. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS AUDITING [Located in file 3 of 3]
12.1 What is the difference between the auditing and training
routes in Scientology?
12.2 Do all the people on staff in Scientology receive auditing
as well as training?
12.3 Why does one have to wait six weeks for auditing if one
has been habitually using drugs?
12.4 Will antibiotics prevent me from getting auditing?
12.5 Is it okay to take any sort of drugs when you are in
Scientology?
12.6 How many hours of auditing a day to people receive?
12.7 Has the technology of auditing changed since the early
days of Scientology?
12.8 What will I get out of auditing?
12.9 Does auditing really work in all cases?
12.10 What auditing handles physical pains or discomforts?
12.11 What can auditing cure?
12.12 Can one go exterior (be separate from the body) in
auditing?
13. THE STATE OF CLEAR [Located in file 3 of 3]
13.1 What is Clear?
13.2 How does one go Clear?
13.3 How long does it take to go Clear?
13.4 If one goes Clear, will he lose his emotions?
13.5 What can you do when you are Clear?
13.6 Are Clears perfect?
13.7 Do Clears eat food and sleep?
13.8 Do Clears get colds and get sick?
13.9 If Clears no longer have a reactive mind, why do they
still need to get auditing?
14. THE STATE OF OPERATING THETAN [Located in file 3 of 3]
14.1 What is meant by Operating Thetan (OT)?
14.2 How would you describe the state of Operating Thetan?
14.3 Why are the OT materials confidential?
15. A SCIENTOLOGY CAREER [Located in file 3 of 3]
15.1 Can one audit as a career?
15.2 Of what value would it be to have my child trained as an
auditor?
15.3 Can one make Scientology a career in some other way than
by being a minister?
16. SCIENTOLOGY IN SOCIETY [Located in file 3 of 3]
16.1 I've heard that Scientologists are doing good things for
society. What are some specific examples?
16.2 Is Scientology active in Black communities and countries?
16.3 Do doctors, schools, social workers
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