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| − | '''Scientology''' is | + | '''Scientology''' is an international movement / religion established in the [[United States]] by [[L. Ron Hubbard]] in 1954. He introduced his ideas in ''Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health'' his seminal work on the subject, in 1950. ''Dianetics'' showed readers how they could rid themselves of negative past experiences, called "engrams", to live happier lives. Later Hubbard refined his ideas and moved toward a structured system of belief involving the human soul, or "thetan" (each person's spiritual self, and the origins of life and the universe. The organization has often been the subject of extreme controversy. <ref>[http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Scientology/index.aspx Scientology Basics]</ref> |
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| + | Unlike [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], or [[Judaism]], there is no single definitive text having authority. Instead, there are multiple books, read by adherents to increase their understanding of Scientology principles. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
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| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | * [http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/2001/06/What-Scientologists-Believe.aspx Beliefnet: What Scientologists Believe] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Pseudoscience]] | ||
Revision as of 00:19, February 24, 2009
Scientology is an international movement / religion established in the United States by L. Ron Hubbard in 1954. He introduced his ideas in Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health his seminal work on the subject, in 1950. Dianetics showed readers how they could rid themselves of negative past experiences, called "engrams", to live happier lives. Later Hubbard refined his ideas and moved toward a structured system of belief involving the human soul, or "thetan" (each person's spiritual self, and the origins of life and the universe. The organization has often been the subject of extreme controversy. [1]
Unlike Christianity, Islam, or Judaism, there is no single definitive text having authority. Instead, there are multiple books, read by adherents to increase their understanding of Scientology principles.