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'''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>
'''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>
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.
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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''The goal of the Scientology [[religion]] is to achieve complete certainty of one's spiritual existence, one's relationship to the Supreme Being, and his role in eternity.'' [http://www.bonafidescientology.org/]
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== What Scientologists Believe ==
* Belief in Deity: The nature of the Supreme Being is revealed personally.
* Incarnations: There are no particular human incarnations of God.
* Origin of Universe and Life: All is manifestation of the universal spirit.
* After Death: Rebirths continue until the spirit become one with God.
* Why Evil?: Untrue ideas can result in wrongdoing.
* 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.
* Contemporary Issues: Scientology favors the use of their methodology for spiritual/mental healing and social betterment.
==External links ==
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