February 20, 2012

February 20, 2012 By

The Church of Scientology of Missouri presents news of Church activities. From the “Local News” section of the website of the Church of Scientology of St. Louis: The Church of Scientology of Missouri is the local hub for all Scientology activity in the surrounding areas.  While there are many individual Scientologists throughout Missouri, Illinois and surrounding states and each of these may have their own Dianetics or Scientology groups, the Central Organization is the coordinating body and central focal point... Read more

February 20, 2012

February 20, 2012 By

A photo story on the Church of Scientology Tampa appears on the Tampa Bay Fox TV affiliate. “Chances are you’ve driven by or even been to Ybor Square, the home of Creative Loafing, Spaghetti Warehouse and the Church of Scientology. But you might not know exactly how much history it holds…” Tampa’s first brick cigar factory, built in 1886 and located at Ybor Square, now is home to the Church of Scientology. (Photos Kerry Klecic/MyFoxTampaBay.com) Read more

February 17, 2012

February 17, 2012 By

I’m a Scientologist and a parent.  What does that mean?  The answer sums up a lot of why I started this site in the first place.  And although I’ve written over 200 articles on this site so far on the subject, I’ve never actually just summarized what it means to me to be a Scientology Parent. Applying One’s Religion to Life With any religion, there’s a massive difference between simply calling oneself a member of that religion (i.e. “I’m a... Read more

February 11, 2012

February 11, 2012 By

David Miscavige is the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. From his position as Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center (RTC), Mr. Miscavige bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the standard and pure application of L. Ron Hubbard’s technologies of Dianetics and Scientology and for Keeping Scientology Working. In that capacity, Mr. Miscavige has redefined the term “religious leader” to fit the tasks necessary to direct a truly unique, contemporary religion—a religion born in the twentieth century, which has achieved an unprecedented... Read more

February 9, 2012

February 9, 2012 By

In honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week, this video depicts fundamental similarities among the world’s religions. The World Interfaith Harmony Week,  proposed at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010 by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan, was adopted unanimously by the UN less than a month later. Celebrated the first week of February, it  provides a platform—one week in a year—to promote the effective work of interfaith groups and concerned individuals in support of peace and tolerance.   Read more

February 9, 2012

February 9, 2012 By

Clear is the name of a state achieved through auditing and describes a being who no longer has his own reactive mind, the hidden source of irrational behavior, unreasonable fears, upsets and insecurities. Without a reactive mind, individuals regain their basic personality, self-determinism and, in essence, become much, much more themselves. The full glory of the state of Clear has no comparable description in any writings existing in our culture. It is a goal Man has dreamed of achieving for more than... Read more

February 9, 2012

February 9, 2012 By

The Church of Scientology is formed into an ecclesiastical structure which unifies and aligns a multitude of diverse religious activities, including not only ministering Scientology religious services and practices, but proselytization, ecclesiastical management, relay of communication, production of dissemination materials and many other functions. Thus the Scientology religious community is united both by common beliefs and practices and an organizational form uniquely suited to its religious mission. At the lower levels of this hierarchy are individual field ministers, Scientology religious... Read more

February 8, 2012

February 8, 2012 By

Scientologists do use prescribed medical drugs when physically ill and also rely on the advice and treatment of medical doctors. Scientologists do not take street drugs or mind-altering psychotropic drugs. They consider drugs cause extremely damaging effects on a person—physically, mentally and spiritually. Specifically, that drugs decrease awareness and hinder abilities. They are a “solution” to some other problem, but ultimately prove an even bigger problem. Mr. Hubbard developed an entire body of technology to enable individuals to recover from... Read more

February 8, 2012

February 8, 2012 By

Although the purely philosophical aspects of L. Ron Hubbard’s works are sufficient in themselves to apply in everyday existence, only auditing provides a precise route by which individuals may travel to higher states of spiritual awareness. The goal of auditing is to restore beingness and ability. This is accomplished by: (1) helping individuals rid themselves of any spiritual disabilities; (2) increasing spiritual abilities. Obviously, both are necessary for an individual to achieve his full spiritual potential. Auditing, then, deletes life’s painful... Read more

February 8, 2012

February 8, 2012 By

Because the fundamentals upon which Scientology rests embrace all aspects of life, certain key principles can be broadly employed to improve any condition. Scientologists use these principles in their daily lives and their use alone can often make the difference between success and failure. Moreover, the principles greatly clarify what is so often confusing and bewildering. Suppose, for example, life could be correctly compartmentalized so that its many activities, often confused and blurred, could suddenly assume a new clarity? Suppose,... Read more

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