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Posted by newsman, at 10:26PM 02/09/09 :
L. Ron Hubbard: Shaping the 21st Century with Solutions for a Better World
Note: L Ron Hubbard is known world over as the founder of the Scientology religion. A truly international figure, he reached out to people in all lands and all cultures with his philosophy, and Scientology missions and churches now span five continents.
Posted by newsman, at 12:22PM 01/15/09 :
Greasy vandal in hate crime vs. Scientology
Note: On 1/14/09 at approximately 1645 hours, police arrested Mahoud Samed Almahadin, AKA Matt Connor, M/W/19, and charged him with Burglary, along with Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Harassment and Criminal Trespass as hate crimes after he entered the Church of Scientology (227 West 46 Street), within the confines of the MTN Precinct and intentionally damaged property.
Posted by newsman, at 02:42PM 01/13/09 :
Scientology Myths - Homosexuality - Gay - Lesbian
Note: Is Scientology against homosexuality? There was some early writings that appeared to be "anti-gay", stating that homosexuality was covertly hostile. But one must look at that in the context of the times. In the 1940s - 1950s most people in western countries did consider homosexuality to be a mental or even physical illness. I do not have any knowledge or evidence of anti-homosexual actions taken by the church at any point, other than the few writings on the subject. It was pretty much left alone for many years. Then in 1967 Hubbard issued a policy which reads, in part, "It has never been any part of my plans to regulate or to attempt to regulate the private lives of individuals. Whenever this has occurred, it has not resulted in any improved condition... Therefore all former rules, regulations and polices relating to the sexual activities of Scientologists are cancelled." Hubbard later released a book about ethical behavior that was silent on the subject of homosexuality,
Posted by newsman, at 05:41PM 01/12/09 :
Scientology - An Introduction to Scientology for Beginners
Note: Scientology is a personal development movement. It acknowledges that the abilities apparently possessed by an individual is only a fraction of his or her true potential, which include improved health, greater mental clarity, heightened perception and awareness, and a high level of personal integrity. It's practices are centered on removing the influences (known as engrams, described below) that block this potential.
Posted by newsman, at 05:37PM 01/12/09 :
Casperize » Does Scientology allow drug treatments?
Note: According to a press release from the Church, there has been a misrepresentation of what Scientology doctrine is when it comes to illness or physical problems like epilepsy or seizures. The Church of Scientology has always had the firm policy of not diagnosing or treating the sick.
Posted by newsman, at 05:33PM 01/12/09 :
Scientology Funerals
Note: Like it or not, death eventually comes for all of us, and there are few if any religions who do not have something to say on the nature of death and how the living should react to it. For Scientologists, who believe in automatic reincarnation, their funerals are generally simple affairs tailored to the desires of the deceased and his family.
Posted by newsman, at 04:42PM 01/12/09 :
David Miscavige - Groundbreaking Ceremony Clearwater Florida
Note: David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, officiated over a milestone ceremony for Scientology in Clearwater Florida.
Posted by newsman, at 01:15AM 01/12/09 :
David Miscavige: Presentations by Mr. David Miscavige - Religious Technology Center
Note: THE RELIGION OF SCIENTOLOGY: A DESCRIPTION Scientology comprises a body of knowledge which extends from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these truths: * Man is an immortal spiritual being. * His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. * His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized. Scientology further holds man to be basically good, and that his spiritual salvation depends upon himself and his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe. In that regard, Scientology is a religious philosophy in the most profound sense of the word, for it is concerned with no less than the full rehabilitation of man's innate spiritual self — his capabilities, his awareness and his certainty of his own immortality. Furthermore, as religion deals with the spirit in relationship to itself, the universe and other life, and is essentially the belief in spiritual beings, Scientology follows a religious tradition that is at least as old as
Posted by newsman, at 12:54AM 01/12/09 :
Scientology Beliefs - A Reference Web Site on the Church of Scientology
Note: The words Dianetics, Scientology, and other words and symbols associated with the religion are registered as trademarks and service marks around the world. Each Scientology church and mission enters into a covenant with the Mother Church which allows them to use these marks, provided the Church or mission precisely adheres to the Scripture.
Posted by newsman, at 09:47PM 01/08/09 :
Scientology News and Articles
Note: Bringing Solutions to Illiteracy and Poverty: The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour Opens in the Philippines On July 2nd, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Asian Goodwill Tour made their arrival in Manila officially known at a press conference attended by multi-platinum selling singer, David Pomeranz. During the press conference at the University of the Philippines Diliman, the Volunteer Ministers announced their plan to help Philippine citizens by providing them tools they can use to improve their lives
Posted by newsman, at 02:39PM 01/07/09 :
The Real Church of Scientology Scientologists' way of ritual and life styles
Note: Mythically, this spiritual connection in Scientology teachings trespasses the normal boundaries of human existence. Instead of reincarnation, taught by, for example, Hinduism and Buddhism, Scientology has developed a special doctrine of "past lives." Scientologists may tell about their former lives, for example during auditing when moving to the states of Clear and Operating Thetan, the harmony of mind reached as the final step in Scientology's path to spiritual enlightenment -- reminding one of Buddhist enlightenment. The Church of Scientology ordains ministers after they have undergone a specific course of minister education. The trained and ordained ministers, both women and men, take care of the rituals according to the ritual handbooks. The important sacred acts cover both the procedures related to the weekly Sunday church service and the "rites de passage" dealing with the key moments of the human life cycle. The Church of Scientology has been precise in this matter creating
Posted by newsman, at 02:25PM 01/07/09 :
The Rites of Scientology - M. Darroll Bryant
Note: More familiar forms of worshipping activity are to be found in the communal rituals that occur when Scientologists gather for rites and observances. The literature of Scientology contains rites and rituals that mark major events in the life cycle: birth, naming, marriage, and death. These rites and rituals link these life events to the sacred depths of life as seen by the Scientology community.
Posted by newsman, at 10:51PM 01/06/09 and by 1 others:
Scoop: Scientologists clear up Travolta misconceptions - The Scoop- msnbc.com
Note: A spokesperson for Scientology says that the religion did not have any effect on Jett Travolta's treatment for his seizures.
Posted by newsman, at 04:57PM 01/06/09 :
Official Dianetics FAQ: Buy Hard Cover, Paperback and Audio Books by L Ron Hubbard: Unlock the Full Potential of the Human Mind
Note: Official Dianetics FAQ. Buy and listen to books by L Ron Hubbard, Full description of the Reactive Mind, sources of stress, self-doubt and unhappiness. A modern science of the human mind, unlock your full potential
Posted by newsman, at 01:45PM 01/06/09 :
Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, California
Note: For more than 50 years, churches of Scientology and their members have involved themselves in actively solving the problems of society. Today, we can look back proudly at the past five decades. The Scientology religion now encompasses more than 3,200 churches, missions and groups in 154 countries, helping millions around the world.
Posted by newsman, at 01:40PM 01/06/09 :
Scientology Church Structure
Note: A church of Scientology is a special place, quite different from the popular conception of a church. It is, for example, not open only on Sundays. The Scientology community around a church comes and goes at different times during the week, and the church is an integral part of their lives. It is where they come to participate in Scientology religious services, engage in community activities, or simply meet friends. Through the church’s doors, they walk a road that can be walked nowhere else, a road to personal discovery, awareness and truth.
Posted by newsman, at 01:31PM 01/06/09 :
In semi-defense of Scientology - from American Thinker Blog
Note: After perusing the ‘net and reading some of the completely uninformed and agenda-driven "guesses" as to what caused the death of the son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston (and, very often, accusations that the death was a direct result of the family's practice of Scientology), I can do nothing but pity the accusers. Nobody knows what happened or why it happened, so let's stop pretending that their "religion" or "cult" or whatever you want to call it had something to do with Jett Travolta's death just because people might think Scientology is an oddball, quacky cult that's followed by celebrity dingbats.
Posted by newsman, at 11:19AM 01/06/09 :
A Scientology funeral - how does it work? « Scientology Myths Forum
Note: Scientology ceremonies include funerals as much as they include weddings, name giving ceremonies and others.
Posted by newsman, at 09:23PM 01/05/09 :
Scientology Blog: The Travolta Tragedy
Note: Comments regarding the rumors about Scientology and medical treatment: It never fails to astound me how people who hate my religion will take any opportunity, no matter how ghoulish, to attack my Church.
Posted by newsman, at 09:06PM 01/05/09 :
What's a Scientology Funeral Like? - E! Online
Note: Given what Scientologists believe about the human spirit, here's what the services for Jett Travolta might look like
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Posted by newsman, at 10:26PM 02/09/09 :L. Ron Hubbard: Shaping the 21st Century with Solutions for a Better World
Note: L Ron Hubbard is known world over as the founder of the Scientology religion. A truly international figure, he reached out to people in all lands and all cultures with his philosophy, and Scientology missions and churches now span five continents.
Posted by newsman, at 12:22PM 01/15/09 :Greasy vandal in hate crime vs. Scientology
Note: On 1/14/09 at approximately 1645 hours, police arrested Mahoud Samed Almahadin, AKA Matt Connor, M/W/19, and charged him with Burglary, along with Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Harassment and Criminal Trespass as hate crimes after he entered the Church of Scientology (227 West 46 Street), within the confines of the MTN Precinct and intentionally damaged property.
Posted by newsman, at 02:42PM 01/13/09 :Scientology Myths - Homosexuality - Gay - Lesbian
Note: Is Scientology against homosexuality? There was some early writings that appeared to be "anti-gay", stating that homosexuality was covertly hostile. But one must look at that in the context of the times. In the 1940s - 1950s most people in western countries did consider homosexuality to be a mental or even physical illness. I do not have any knowledge or evidence of anti-homosexual actions taken by the church at any point, other than the few writings on the subject. It was pretty much left alone for many years. Then in 1967 Hubbard issued a policy which reads, in part, "It has never been any part of my plans to regulate or to attempt to regulate the private lives of individuals. Whenever this has occurred, it has not resulted in any improved condition... Therefore all former rules, regulations and polices relating to the sexual activities of Scientologists are cancelled." Hubbard later released a book about ethical behavior that was silent on the subject of homosexuality,
Posted by newsman, at 05:41PM 01/12/09 :Scientology - An Introduction to Scientology for Beginners
Note: Scientology is a personal development movement. It acknowledges that the abilities apparently possessed by an individual is only a fraction of his or her true potential, which include improved health, greater mental clarity, heightened perception and awareness, and a high level of personal integrity. It's practices are centered on removing the influences (known as engrams, described below) that block this potential.
Posted by newsman, at 05:37PM 01/12/09 :Casperize » Does Scientology allow drug treatments?
Note: According to a press release from the Church, there has been a misrepresentation of what Scientology doctrine is when it comes to illness or physical problems like epilepsy or seizures. The Church of Scientology has always had the firm policy of not diagnosing or treating the sick.
Posted by newsman, at 05:33PM 01/12/09 :Scientology Funerals
Note: Like it or not, death eventually comes for all of us, and there are few if any religions who do not have something to say on the nature of death and how the living should react to it. For Scientologists, who believe in automatic reincarnation, their funerals are generally simple affairs tailored to the desires of the deceased and his family.
Posted by newsman, at 04:42PM 01/12/09 :David Miscavige - Groundbreaking Ceremony Clearwater Florida
Note: David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, officiated over a milestone ceremony for Scientology in Clearwater Florida.
Posted by newsman, at 01:15AM 01/12/09 :David Miscavige: Presentations by Mr. David Miscavige - Religious Technology Center
Note: THE RELIGION OF SCIENTOLOGY: A DESCRIPTION Scientology comprises a body of knowledge which extends from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these truths: * Man is an immortal spiritual being. * His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. * His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized. Scientology further holds man to be basically good, and that his spiritual salvation depends upon himself and his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe. In that regard, Scientology is a religious philosophy in the most profound sense of the word, for it is concerned with no less than the full rehabilitation of man's innate spiritual self — his capabilities, his awareness and his certainty of his own immortality. Furthermore, as religion deals with the spirit in relationship to itself, the universe and other life, and is essentially the belief in spiritual beings, Scientology follows a religious tradition that is at least as old as
Posted by newsman, at 12:54AM 01/12/09 :Scientology Beliefs - A Reference Web Site on the Church of Scientology
Note: The words Dianetics, Scientology, and other words and symbols associated with the religion are registered as trademarks and service marks around the world. Each Scientology church and mission enters into a covenant with the Mother Church which allows them to use these marks, provided the Church or mission precisely adheres to the Scripture.
Posted by newsman, at 09:47PM 01/08/09 :Scientology News and Articles
Note: Bringing Solutions to Illiteracy and Poverty: The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour Opens in the Philippines On July 2nd, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Asian Goodwill Tour made their arrival in Manila officially known at a press conference attended by multi-platinum selling singer, David Pomeranz. During the press conference at the University of the Philippines Diliman, the Volunteer Ministers announced their plan to help Philippine citizens by providing them tools they can use to improve their lives
Posted by newsman, at 02:39PM 01/07/09 :The Real Church of Scientology Scientologists' way of ritual and life styles
Note: Mythically, this spiritual connection in Scientology teachings trespasses the normal boundaries of human existence. Instead of reincarnation, taught by, for example, Hinduism and Buddhism, Scientology has developed a special doctrine of "past lives." Scientologists may tell about their former lives, for example during auditing when moving to the states of Clear and Operating Thetan, the harmony of mind reached as the final step in Scientology's path to spiritual enlightenment -- reminding one of Buddhist enlightenment. The Church of Scientology ordains ministers after they have undergone a specific course of minister education. The trained and ordained ministers, both women and men, take care of the rituals according to the ritual handbooks. The important sacred acts cover both the procedures related to the weekly Sunday church service and the "rites de passage" dealing with the key moments of the human life cycle. The Church of Scientology has been precise in this matter creating
Posted by newsman, at 02:25PM 01/07/09 :The Rites of Scientology - M. Darroll Bryant
Note: More familiar forms of worshipping activity are to be found in the communal rituals that occur when Scientologists gather for rites and observances. The literature of Scientology contains rites and rituals that mark major events in the life cycle: birth, naming, marriage, and death. These rites and rituals link these life events to the sacred depths of life as seen by the Scientology community.
Posted by newsman, at 10:51PM 01/06/09 and by 1 others:Scoop: Scientologists clear up Travolta misconceptions - The Scoop- msnbc.com
Note: A spokesperson for Scientology says that the religion did not have any effect on Jett Travolta's treatment for his seizures.
Posted by newsman, at 04:57PM 01/06/09 :Official Dianetics FAQ: Buy Hard Cover, Paperback and Audio Books by L Ron Hubbard: Unlock the Full Potential of the Human Mind
Note: Official Dianetics FAQ. Buy and listen to books by L Ron Hubbard, Full description of the Reactive Mind, sources of stress, self-doubt and unhappiness. A modern science of the human mind, unlock your full potential
Posted by newsman, at 01:45PM 01/06/09 :Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, California
Note: For more than 50 years, churches of Scientology and their members have involved themselves in actively solving the problems of society. Today, we can look back proudly at the past five decades. The Scientology religion now encompasses more than 3,200 churches, missions and groups in 154 countries, helping millions around the world.
Posted by newsman, at 01:40PM 01/06/09 :Scientology Church Structure
Note: A church of Scientology is a special place, quite different from the popular conception of a church. It is, for example, not open only on Sundays. The Scientology community around a church comes and goes at different times during the week, and the church is an integral part of their lives. It is where they come to participate in Scientology religious services, engage in community activities, or simply meet friends. Through the church’s doors, they walk a road that can be walked nowhere else, a road to personal discovery, awareness and truth.
Posted by newsman, at 01:31PM 01/06/09 :In semi-defense of Scientology - from American Thinker Blog
Note: After perusing the ‘net and reading some of the completely uninformed and agenda-driven "guesses" as to what caused the death of the son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston (and, very often, accusations that the death was a direct result of the family's practice of Scientology), I can do nothing but pity the accusers. Nobody knows what happened or why it happened, so let's stop pretending that their "religion" or "cult" or whatever you want to call it had something to do with Jett Travolta's death just because people might think Scientology is an oddball, quacky cult that's followed by celebrity dingbats.
Posted by newsman, at 11:19AM 01/06/09 :A Scientology funeral - how does it work? « Scientology Myths Forum
Note: Scientology ceremonies include funerals as much as they include weddings, name giving ceremonies and others.
Posted by newsman, at 09:23PM 01/05/09 :Scientology Blog: The Travolta Tragedy
Note: Comments regarding the rumors about Scientology and medical treatment: It never fails to astound me how people who hate my religion will take any opportunity, no matter how ghoulish, to attack my Church.
Posted by newsman, at 09:06PM 01/05/09 :What's a Scientology Funeral Like? - E! Online
Note: Given what Scientologists believe about the human spirit, here's what the services for Jett Travolta might look like
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