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Although Scientology argues its beliefs are not incompatible with Christian [[faith]], this is not so. Scientology is inconsistent with the beliefs of Christian faith; however ''we may observe that Scientology does entertain a fine goal in attempting to improve the world and man's lot within it, whether materially or spiritually. Many practitioners are dedicated and selfless in seeking such ends.'' Scientology is also known for its [[conservative]] stance on social issues (supporting [[Proposition 8]] in California, for example), which is commendable. Scientology's founder L. Ron Hubbard also recognized that [[homosexuality]] is immoral and a behavioral disorder, rather than a "healthy alternative lifestyle" as liberals shamelessly insist.<ref> [http://www.abundantgraceministries.org/new_page_5.htm From Science Fiction to Space-age Religion.] </ref>The official Scientology position on homosexuality is that someone who is a homosexual is "trapped within a past life when they were of the opposite sex."<ref>see eg.'' A history of Man'', Hubbard, 1952</ref> On the issue of [[abortion]], however, the Church of Scientology is not so conservative, with multiple testimonies of past Sea Org members being pressured to have an abortion in the event of a pregnancy.<ref>http://archiv.ub.uni-marburg.de/mjr/kent.html</ref><ref>http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Leaving-the-Fold-Third-generation-Scientologist-2953233.php</ref>

Although Scientology argues its beliefs are not incompatible with Christian [[faith]], this is not so. Scientology is inconsistent with the beliefs of Christian faith; however ''we may observe that Scientology does entertain a fine goal in attempting to improve the world and man's lot within it, whether materially or spiritually. Many practitioners are dedicated and selfless in seeking such ends.'' Scientology is also known for its [[conservative]] stance on social issues (supporting [[Proposition 8]] in California, for example), which is commendable. Scientology's founder L. Ron Hubbard also recognized that [[homosexuality]] is immoral and a behavioral disorder, rather than a "healthy alternative lifestyle" as liberals shamelessly insist.<ref> [http://www.abundantgraceministries.org/new_page_5.htm From Science Fiction to Space-age Religion.] </ref>The official Scientology position on homosexuality is that someone who is a homosexual is "trapped within a past life when they were of the opposite sex."<ref>see eg.'' A history of Man'', Hubbard, 1952</ref> On the issue of [[abortion]].

== What Scientologists believe ==

== Basic Beliefs ==

* Belief in Deity: The nature of the Supreme Being is revealed personally.

* Belief in Deity: The nature of the Supreme Being is revealed personally.

* Incarnations: There are no particular human incarnations of [[God]].

* Incarnations: There are no particular human incarnations of [[God]].

* Origin of Universe and Life: All is manifestation of the universal spirit.

* Origin of Universe and Life: All is manifestation of the universal spirit.

* After Death: Rebirths continue until the spirit become one with God.  

* After Death: Rebirths continue forever.  

* Why Evil?: Untrue ideas can result in wrongdoing.  

* Why Evil?: Untrue ideas can result in wrongdoing.  

* Salvation: Salvation and enlightenment is achieved through the practices and techniques of Scientology.

* Salvation: Salvation and enlightenment is achieved through the practices and techniques of Scientology.

* Undeserved Suffering: Suffering occurs as part of the spirit's entrapment here in the physical universe.

* Undeserved Suffering: Suffering occurs as part of the spirit's entrapment here in the physical universe.