The best way to understand Scientology is by reading Scientology books or listening to one or more recorded lectures by L. Ron Hubbard, readily available at any lending library or through the publisher—New Era Publications for Europe and Bridge Publications for the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. For those seeking information on the spiritual beliefs of Scientology and looking for a simple overview on the subject, Scientology: A New Slant on Life is an excellent … [Read more...]
What Does Happiness Have to Do with Religion?
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In Scientology: a New Slant on Life, L. Ron Hubbard poses the question “Is it possible to be happy?” I believe that question is even more pertinent today that it was some fifty years ago when he penned most of the essays that appear in this book. A 2009 article in USA Today reflected on that estimate that some 10% of Americans — or 27 million people — were taking antidepressants in 2005, twice the number as in 1996. This doesn’t count how many people drink or smoke weed to … [Read more...]
What is the Sea Organization (Sea Org)
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to the book Introduction to Scientology Ethics the Sea Organization is: A fraternal religious order consisting of Scientologists who have pledged themselves to eternal service to Scientology and achieving the goals and purpose of the religion. The Sea Organization derives its name from its beginnings in 1967 when L. Ron Hubbard, having retired from his position as Executive Director in 1966, set to sea with a handful of veteran Scientologists to continue his research into the upper … [Read more...]
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