An interesting article by Thomas Lechner on WorldWideHealth.com on Dianetics states: Prior to 1950, planetwide the scientific thought was the conclusion, that our mind would be the brain, i.e., a collection of cells and neurons, and nothing more. Not only was it considered that our individual abilities could never be improved, but also scientists believed that with the strucuture of the human body, our personality was likewise irrevocably established. These theories were, however, inaccurate, … [Read more...]
What Does Happiness Have to Do with Religion?
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...]
How Does the Mind Influence One's Life?
L. Ron Hubbard's seminal work was Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health published in May 1950. It is still the most basic text of Scientology. This brief video introduction to Dianetics explains some of the most simple yet essential principles. … [Read more...]



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