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mind man has.
4.11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?
Scientology addresses you -- not your mind, not your
body, but you.
Scientologists have found that the spirit is
*potentially* superior to material things, and that the
spirit, i.e. you, if cleansed of past traumas,
transgressions and aberrations, can make miraculous
changes in the physical universe that would not otherwise
be possible.
4.12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the
body?
Before entering Scientology many people experience the
feeling of looking down on one's body, and by achieving
greater spiritual awareness through Scientology, this
experience becomes nothing out of the ordinary.
Scientology believes that man is not his body, his mind
or his brain. He, a spiritual force, energizes the
physical body and his life.
Scientology proved, for the first time, that man was a
spiritual being, not an animal.
4.13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?
Reincarnation is a definite system and is not part of
Scientology. It is a fact that unless one begins to
handle aberrations built up in past lives, he doesn't
progress.
The definition of the term 'reincarnation' has been
altered from its original meaning. The word has come to
mean "to be born again in different life forms," whereas
its actual definition is "to be born again into the flesh
or into another body."
Today in Scientology, many people have certainty that
they have lived lives prior to their current one. These
are referred to as past lives, not as reincarnation.
Individuals are free to believe this or not; past lives
are not a dogma in Scientology, but generally Scientolo
gists, during their auditing, experience a past life and
then *know* for themselves that they have lived before.
To believe one had a physical or other existence prior to
the identity of the current body is not a new concept -
but it is an exciting one.
In Scientology, you are given the tools to handle upsets
and aberrations from past lives that adversely affect you
in present time, thus freeing you to live a much happier
life.
4.14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?
It does. However, Scientologists also believe in the
principle that exchange is necessary. If a person only
receives and never gives, he will not be a happy person
and will lose his own self-respect. Therefore, any
Scientology-sponsored charity programs also encourage
those receiving the charity to make some form of
contribution by helping others so that self-respect can
be maintained.
4.15 Does Scientology hold any political views?
Scientology is nonpolitical. By its Creed, "All men have
inalienable rights to conceive, choose, assist or support
their own organizations, churches and governments."
Scientologists are free to hold their own political
views, vote for the candidates of their choice, etc., and
are not given direction from the Church as to what
position to take on political issues or candidates. The
Church believes there should be separation of church and
state.
4.16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?
Yes, there are many children who participate in
Scientology. There are no age restrictions as to who can
take Scientology courses or receive auditing. Some
churches also deliver special courses and study programs
specifically designed for young people. If the person is
below the legal age, he must first get written consent
from his parents or guardian to take Scientology
services. Scientologists generally want their children to
have Scientology available to them so are quite agreeable
to have their children take Scientology services.
4.17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?
L. Ron Hubbard has written a great deal about raising
children. In Scientology, children are recognized as
people who should be given all the respect and love
granted adults.
Scientologists believe children should be encouraged to
contribute to family life, not just be "seen and not
heard" as the old saying goes. Children are spiritual
beings, and as such they need to exchange with those
around them in order to thrive and live productive, happy
lives. For more information on handling children, the
book _Child Dianetics_ and the course "How to Be a
Successful Parent" are recommended.
Most children raised in good Scientology homes are above
average in ability and quickly begin to understand how
and why people act as they do. Life thus becomes a lot
safer and happier for them.
4.18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?
One can and indeed one should. Scientology enables you to
think for yourself. There is no purpose served in
studying Scientology because someone else wants you to.
But if you've taken a good look at your life and have
decided that you want to make it better, the best thing
is to start and find out for yourself what Scientology
can do for you. One should read one of the basic books by
L. Ron Hubbard, such as _Dianetics: The Modern Science of
Mental Health_ or _Scientology: The Fundamentals of
Thought_.
What is real in Scientology for you is what you find in
it that is real for you.
4.19 What is the Scientology cross?
It is an eight-pointed cross representing the eight parts
or dynamics of life through which each individual is
striving to survive. These parts are: the urge toward
existence as self, as an individual; the urge to survive
through creativity, including the family unit and the
rearing of children; the urge to survive through a group
of individuals or as a group; the urge toward survival
through all mankind and as all mankind; the urge to
survive as life forms and with the help of life forms
such as animals, birds, insects, fish and vegetation; the
urge to survive of the physical universe, by the physical
universe itself and with the help of the physical
universe and each one of its component parts; the urge to
survive as spiritual beings or the urge for life itself
to survive; the urge toward existence as infinity. To be
able to live happily with respect to each of these
spheres of existence is symbolized by the Scientology
cross.
As a matter of interest, the cross as a symbol predates
Christianity.
4.20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?
Scientologists celebrate several major holidays annually.
These include the birthday of L. Ron Hubbard (March 13);
the date marking the initial publication of _Dianetics_
(May 9); Auditor's Day, in honor of all auditors (second
Sunday in September); and the International Association
of Scientologists Anniversary, to mark the founding of
this organization which unites, supports and protects the
Scientology religion and Scientologists in all parts of
the world (October 7).
Additionally, each local country or area may observe its
own significant dates, such as the founding of the church
in its area or the opening of the first Dianetics or
Scientology organization in that country. Members of the
Church also observe traditional religious holidays such
as Christmas.
5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER
5.1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?
No. L. Ron Hubbard passed away on January 24, 1986, but
he remains with us in spirit and through the legacy of
his technology and its continual application around the
globe.
5.2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?
L. Ron Hubbard is the Founder of Dianetics and
Scientology and the author of its scriptures. His
research on the mind and life is recorded in the tens of
millions of words on the subject of the human spirit
which comprise Dianetics and Scientology philosophy. His
works cover subjects as diverse as drug rehabilitation,
education, marriage and family, success at work,
administration, art and many other aspects of life.
His best-selling self-help book _Dianetics: The Modern
Science of Mental Health_ alone has sold millions and
millions of copies and has continued to appear on the New
York Times and other best-seller lists around the world
over four decades after its original publication.
Testimony to the applicability and workability of his
discoveries are the millions of happy and successful
people and the hundreds of Dianetics and Scientology
churches, missions and groups internationally.
L. Ron Hubbard dedicated his life to helping others. He
saw that times needed to change, and he created a
workable technology so that needed changes could occur
for millions of people. He departed his body on January
24, 1986 leaving with us his life's work which is
continued today through the application of his
discoveries which help millions around the world.
5.3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?
L. Ron Hubbard founded the Scientology philosophy. A
group of Scientologists then formed the first Church of
Scientology in Los Angeles in 1954.
Mr. Hubbard ran the early Dianetics and Scientology
organizations until 1966, when he retired from running
them on a day-to-day basis and turned this function over
to Scientology Church executives. He continued to take an
interest in the Church's expansion and advised on
administrative matters when specifically asked for
advice, but he mainly spent his time researching the
upper levels of Scientology and codifying the technology.
5.4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?
L. Ron Hubbard recorded the results of all his research
in writing, on film or in taped lectures so that the
technology would be preserved. As a result, Scientology
has continued to expand, and its future survival is
assured.
All great religious leaders of the past have died. Their
work flourishes. Men die. Wisdom and ideas do not.
5.5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when
others didn't?
He applied to himself the principles he had found.
5.6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?
No. He received no royalties from the fees paid to
Scientology organizations for training and processing. In
fact, L. Ron Hubbard forgave Scientology churches a
thirteen-million-dollar debt in 1966 when he retired as
Executive Director.
He made his money from the royalties on his books. One
book alone, _Dianetics_, has sold *millions* of copies,
and his total book sales of both fiction and nonfiction are
in excess of one hundred million copies around the world,
including more than twenty national best-sellers in the
1980s. In fact, Mr. Hubbard's books still sell by the
millions each year and the royalties from the sale of
these books and his life's fortune were willed to the
Church to help ensure the future application of his
technology to the betterment of mankind.
5.7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?
L. Ron Hubbard was one of those fortunate people who
never made problems over money. He inherited some wealth
at an early age, but in the early 193Os became one of the
highest paid writers in America long before _Dianetics_.
He was a millionaire several times over from his book
royalties. His public book sales continue to be
astronomical.
5.8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?
He simply cared enough to want it and had the
intelligence and persistence to research and find it.
Few men have been trained in all the Eastern philosophies
and in the highest levels of Western science as well.
Knowing that his research was only as valuable as it
provided workable solutions to man's problems, he tested
all of his discoveries and found the most effective
methods for applying the results of his research. His
workable methods enabled him to continue research into
higher and higher realms of spiritual awareness.
5.9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus
Christ?
No. L. Ron Hubbard personally stated he was a man as
others are men. He was a much-loved friend and teacher
and continues to be respected and loved.
5.10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?
Yes. In order to map the route for others he had to make
it himself.
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End of "A SCIENTOLOGY CATECHISM"
[File 1 of 3]
Part Nine of _What is Scientology?_ Copyright (c) 1992 Church of Scientology International, All Rights Reserved
Grateful acknowledgement is made to the L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce selections from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard.
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"A SCIENTOLOGY CATECHISM"
[File 2 of 3]
Part Nine of _What is Scientology?_
Copyright (c) 1992, Church of Scientology International -------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS [Located in file 1 of 3]
1.1 What does the word 'Scientology' mean?
1.2 What is Scientology about?
1.3 How did Scientology start?
1.4 How come it's all based on one man's work?
1.5 Why is Scientology called a religion?
1.6 Why is Scientology a church?
2. WHAT SCIENTOLOGY DOES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL [Located in file 1 of 3]
2.1 How does Scientology work?
2.2 What does Scientology accomplish?
2.3 What claims are made for Scientology?
2.4 How do people get into Scientology?
3. SCIENTOLOGY AND OTHER PRACTICES [Located in file 1 of 3]
3.1 Is Scientology like hypnotism, meditation, psychotherapy or
other mental therapies?
3.2 Is Scientology a secret society?
3.3 In what way does Scientology differ from other religions
and religious philosophies?
3.4 Does Scientology interfere with other religions?
3.5 What does Scientology think of other religions?
3.6 What does Scientology have to say about Christianity?
4. SCIENTOLOGY BELIEFS [Located in file 1 of 3]
4.1 Is man a spirit?
4.2 How does one know man is a spirit?
4.3 What is the Scientology concept of God?
4.4 Can't God be the only one to help man?
4.5 Does Scientology believe in brotherly love?
4.6 Why do Scientologists want to help people?
4.7 Does Scientology recognize good and evil?
4.8 Does Scientology believe man is sinful?
4.9 Will Scientology put man in control of his mind?
4.10 Is Scientology about the mind?
4.11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?
4.12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the
body?
4.13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?
4.14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?
4.15 Does Scientology hold any political views?
4.16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?
4.17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?
4.18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?
4.19 What is the Scientology cross?
4.20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?
5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER [Located in file 1 of 3]
5.1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?
5.2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?
5.3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?
5.4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?
5.5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when
others didn't?
5.6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?
5.7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?
5.8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?
5.9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus
Christ?
5.10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?
6. SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES [Located in file 2 of 3]
6.1 How do Scientologists view life?
6.2 What moral codes do Scientologists live by?
6.3 What is Scientology's view on drugs?
6.4 Why are there so many young people on staff in Scientology?
6.5 Do you have any special dietary laws or rules against
smoking or drinking in Scientology?
6.6 Do Scientologists use medical doctors?
6.7 In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one's
individuality?
6.8 What benefits can one get from Scientology?
6.9 What is Scientology's system of ethics?
6.10 What does 'clear the planet' mean?
6.11 What does 'suppressive person' mean?
6.12 What is disconnection?
6.13 Is Scientology a cult?
6.14 Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control?
6.15 Does Scientology actively promote for new members?
6.16 Does one really need Scientology to do well in life?
6.17 Does one have to believe in Scientology?
6.18 Why do Scientologists sometimes seem so intent on what
they are doing?
6.19 What do the terms 'preclear', 'student' and 'auditor'
mean?
6.20 What is the E-Meter(R) and how does it work?
7. THE ORGANIZATIONS OF SCIENTOLOGY [Located in file 2 of 3]
7.1 Scientology is a philosophy. Why does it need to be
organized?
7.2 How many people work in a Scientology church?
7.3 How is Scientology organized?
7.4 Where are Scientology churches located?
7.5 What does a Scientology church or mission actually do?
7.6 What is the Office of Special Affairs?
7.7 What is the Flag Service Organization?
7.8 What is the Flag Ship Service Organization?
7.9 What is the Sea Organization?
7.10 Is it true that people in the Sea Org sign a billion-year
contract?
7.11 Why does Scientology have ministers? Are all
Scientologists ministers?
7.12 What are field staff members?
7.13 Why is everything copyrighted and trademarked in
Scientology? [7.14 Does the IRS recognize Church organizations as non-profit
charitable organizations?]
8. CHURCH FUNDING [Located in file 2 of 3]
8.1 Why do Scientologists make donations?
8.2 Why does one have to make donations to separate
organizations for their services?
8.3 What about those who cannot afford to make donations for
services?
8.4 Is the Church profit-making?
8.5 How much does it cost to go Clear?
8.6 How well paid are Scientology staff? [8.6 Are donations made to the Church of Scientology tax
deductible in the United States?]
9. SCIENTOLOGY BOOKS [Located in file 2 of 3]
9.1 What is the best book for a beginning Scientologist to
read?
9.2 Are the books difficult to understand?
9.3 Where can L. Ron Hubbard's books be purchased?
9.4 What books should one read to get information about:
9.4.1 Dianetics?
9.4.2 Basic Scientology principles?
9.4.3 Self-help, tests, and processes?
9.4.4 Handling the residual effects of drugs and toxins?
9.4.5 Basic principles of communication?
9.4.6 Predicting human behavior and understanding people?
9.4.7 How to increase success on the job?
9.4.8 Basic principles of organization?
9.4.9 Basic principles of management?
9.4.10 The principles of ethics and how to use them to
live a more productive life?
9.4.11 Study methods?
9.4.12 Procedures to increase one's spiritual awareness
and abilities?
9.4.13 Past lives and how they relate to this life?
9.4.14 The application of basic Scientology technology to
help others improve their lives?
9.5 How can one get happiness out of a book?
10. DIANETICS [Located in file 2 of 3]
10.1 What is Dianetics?
10.2 What is the mind? Where is the mind?
10.3 What is the difference between the analytical mind and the
reactive mind?
10.4 What is the difference between Scientology and Dianetics?
11. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS COURSES [Located in file 3 of 3]
11.1 What training should a person take first?
11.2 What does one get out of Scientology and Dianetics
courses?
11.3 How are Scientology and Dianetics training different from
studying philosophy or other religions?
11.4 Should I get my auditing before I get trained?
11.5 When can I take Scientology courses?
11.6 How are Scientology courses run?
11.7 When do I actually gain experience in auditing others?
11.8 When can I take the Minister's Course?
11.9 How long do courses take?
11.10 Are Scientology Course Supervisors university trained?
12. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS AUDITING [Located in file 3 of 3]
12.1 What is the difference between the auditing and training
routes in Scientology?
12.2 Do all the people on staff in Scientology receive auditing
as well as training?
12.3 Why does one have to wait six weeks for auditing if one
has been habitually using drugs?
12.4 Will antibiotics prevent me from getting auditing?
12.5 Is it okay to take any sort of drugs when you are in
Scientology?
12.6 How many hours of auditing a day to people receive?
12.7 Has the technology of auditing changed since the early
days of Scientology?
12.8 What will I get out of auditing?
12.9 Does auditing really work in all cases?
12.10 What auditing handles physical pains or discomforts?
12.11 What can auditing cure?
12.12 Can one go exterior (be separate from the body) in
auditing?
13. THE STATE OF CLEAR [Located in file 3 of 3]
13.1 What is Clear?
13.2 How does one go Clear?
13.3 How long does it take to go Clear?
13.4 If one goes Clear, will he lose his emotions?
13.5 What can you do when you are Clear?
13.6 Are Clears perfect?
13.7 Do Clears eat food and sleep?
13.8 Do Clears get colds and get sick?
13.9 If Clears no longer have a reactive mind, why do they
still need to get auditing?
14. THE STATE OF OPERATING THETAN [Located in file 3 of 3]
14.1 What is meant by Operating Thetan (OT)?
14.2 How would you describe the state of Operating Thetan?
14.3 Why are the OT materials confidential?
15. A SCIENTOLOGY CAREER [Located in file 3 of 3]
15.1 Can one audit as a career?
15.2 Of what value would it be to have my child trained as an
auditor?
15.3 Can one make Scientology a career in some other way than
by being a minister?
16. SCIENTOLOGY IN SOCIETY [Located in file 3 of 3]
16.1 I've heard that Scientologists are doing good things for
society. What are some specific examples?
16.2 Is Scientology active in Black communities and countries?
16.3 Do doctors, schools, social workers, businessmen and other
professional people use Scientology?
16.4 Why has Scientology sometimes been considered
controversial?
16.5 Why has Scientology been to court a lot of times?
16.6 Are there any laws against the practice of Scientology?
Has it been banned?
16.7 How does Scientology view deprogrammers and groups that
attempt to force people to denounce their chosen religion?
16.8 Why is Scientology opposed to psychiatry?
16.9 Why do some people oppose Scientology?
16.10 Is Scientology trying to rule the world?
16.11 Can Scientology do anything to improve the world
situation?
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6. SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES
6.1 How do Scientologists view life?
As a game -- a game in which everyone can win.
Scientologists are optimistic about life and believe
there is hope for a saner world and better civilization
and are actively doing all they can to achieve this.
6.2 What moral codes do Scientologists live by?
There are four main codes that Scientologists apply in
life. One is the Auditor's Code which gives the basic
rules an auditor must abide by to ensure excellent
auditing results.
Another is the Code of a Scientologist, guidelines which
Scientologists agree to follow in order to achieve the
aims of Scientology.
There is an ethical code, called the Code of Honor, that
Scientologists use in dealing with their fellow men.
L. Ron Hubbard has also written a nonreligious moral code
called "The Way to Happiness" which gives basic precepts
for a happy life. This moral code is used by
Scientologists and non-Scientologists alike, with tens of
millions of copies distributed in communities all around
the world.
6.3 What is Scientology's view on drugs?
Scientologists consider that drugs cause damaging effects
on a person -- physically, mentally and spiritually. They
decrease awareness and hinder abilities. They are a
"solution" to some other problem, which themselves become
a problem.
Scientologists do not take street drugs or mind-altering
psychiatric drugs.
Scientologists do use prescribed drugs as part of medical
programs from competent physicians, but have found that
as a result of auditing, they need to take medical drugs
much less frequently and also that medications such as
antibiotics seem to work more rapidly when being audited.
For more information about drugs and what can be done
about them, the book _Clear Body, Clear Mind: The
Effective Purification Program_ is recommended.
6.4 Why are there so many young people on staff in Scientology?
Many Scientologists are under thirty-five. We find that
young Scientologists enjoy the lifestyle working in the
Church. It may be that due to the expansion of
Scientology they find that there are many opportunities
to achieve responsible positions quite rapidly. Many
families have three generations working in Scientology.
There are also a great many older people in Scientology.
6.5 Do you have any special dietary laws or rules against
smoking or drinking in Scientology?
No. There are no dietary laws whatsoever and no general
prohibitions against smoking or drinking. The only
guidelines in Scientology are that no alcohol is allowed
twenty-four hours prior to or during auditing sessions,
and that no drinking is allowed twenty-four hours prior
to or during study. The effects of the alcohol would make
it impossible to get the gains one can get from auditing
and training.
Smoking is forbidden in course rooms or during auditing
sessions, as such would distract oneself and others.
Rules for student behavior are laid out in a Church
policy called the "Student's Guide to Acceptable
Behavior."
6.6 Do Scientologists use medical doctors?
Yes. The Church of Scientology has always had the firm
policy of sending sick parishioners to medical doctors to
handle the physical aspect of any illness or injury. A
Scientologist with a physical condition is instructed to
get the needed medical examination and treatment. He then
resumes his auditing so as to handle any spiritual trauma
connected with the physical condition. There are also
many medical doctors who are Scientologists.
6.7 In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one's
individuality?
No. People are unique, even though they have in common
certain problems and aberrations. As they become
disentangled from the stimulus-response part of their
mind, they become more them- selves, more unique, more
individual and learn to believe in themselves. In fact,
becoming more aware of and able to express one's own
unique beingness is encouraged in Scientology.
Scientology teaches one to maintain his personal
integrity and to develop fully as an individual.
6.8 What benefits can one get from Scientology?
In reviewing success stories written by Scientologists,
there are a few common themes that stand out. One is that
many people have attained the ability to communicate in
relationships, whether with family members and spouses,
friends, or even mere acquaintances; another is that they
are freed from stress at work and in other areas of their
lives; another common one is that they can expand their
potential and do things they never thought possible.
6.9 What is Scientology's system of ethics?
L. Ron Hubbard has defined 'ethics' as "reason and the
contemplation of optimum survival."
In Scientology, ethics is a rational system based on a
number of codes of practice.
L. Ron Hubbard has pointed out: "Dishonest conduct is
nonsurvival. Anything is unreasonable or evil which
brings about the destruction of individuals, groups, or
inhibits the future of the race."
Man has long postulated a means by which he could put
himself on the right path. As long ago as 500 B.C.,
religions recognized that confession frees a person
spiritually from the burden of sin.
In Scientology, it has been found that a Confessional (a
type of auditing) assists the person who has transgressed
against his own and his group's moral code to unburden
himself and again feel good about himself and be a
contributing member of the group.
L. Ron Hubbard has written: "No man who is not himself
honest can be free -- he is his own trap. When his own
deeds cannot be disclosed, then he is a prisoner; he must
withhold himself from his fellows and is a slave to his
own conscience."
In addition to the Confessional, Scientology's ethics
system includes a body of technology called conditions
formulas. Mr. Hubbard discovered that there are various
states of existence in which an individual operates
(called "conditions") and that there are exact formulas
connected with these operating states. Each formula has
a number of exact steps.
A person can determine what condition or operating state
any area of his life is in and apply the conditions
formulas to move it into a higher condition.
While very simple, such actions are quite powerful and
have enabled millions of individuals to improve
conditions in their lives in ways they never thought
possible.
These are just two of the tools from the wealth of ethics
technology that exists in Scientology. Complete
information on this subject is contained in the book
_Introduction to Scientology Ethics_ by L. Ron Hubbard.
6.10 What does "clear the planet" mean?
It means that Scientologists want to clear the planet of
insanity, war and crime, and in its place create a
civilization in which sanity and peace exist. In order to
do this, they must help individuals become clear of their
own individual insanities and regain awareness that they
are basically good.
6.11 What does "suppressive person" mean?
According to L. Ron Hubbard, a suppressive person is "a
person who seeks to 'suppress', or squash, any betterment
activity or group. A suppressive person suppresses other
people in his vicinity. This is the person whose behavior
is calculated to be disastrous." Well-known examples of
such a personality are Napoleon and Hitler.
Mr. Hubbard found that a suppressive person, also called
an antisocial personality, has definite antisocial
attributes.
The basic reason the antisocial personality behaves as he
or she does lies in a hidden terror of others.
To such a person every other being is an enemy, an enemy
to be covertly or overtly destroyed.
The fixation is that survival itself depends on "keeping
others down" or "keeping people ignorant."
If anyone were to promise to make others stronger or
brighter, the antisocial personality suffers the utmost
agony of personal danger.
Because of this, the suppressive person seeks to upset,
continuously undermine, spread bad news about and
denigrate Scientology and Scientologists. The antisocial
personality is against what Scientology is about -
helping people become more able and improving conditions
in society.
For the good of the Church and the individuals in it,
such a person is officially labeled a suppressive person
so that others will know not to associate with him.
For more understanding of suppressive persons and how to
handle them, the book _Introduction to Scientology
Ethics_ is recommended.
6.12 What is disconnection?
A Scientologist can have trouble making spiritual
progress in his auditing or training if he is connected
to someone who is suppressive or who is antagonistic to
Scientology or its tenets. He will get better from
Scientology, but then may lose his gains because he is
being invalidated by the antagonistic person. In order to
resolve this, he either handles the other person's
antagonism with true data about the Church, or as a last
resort when all attempts to handle have failed, he
disconnects from the person.
In 1983, L. Ron Hubbard clearly defined the two terms,
"disconnect" and "handle," as related to this subject:
"The term 'handle' most commonly means to smooth out a
situation with another person by applying the technology
of communication.
"The term 'disconnection' is defined as a self-determined
decision made by an individual that he is not going to be
connected to another. It is a severing of a communication
line.
"The basic principle of handle or disconnect exists in
any group and ours is no different.
"It is much like trying to deal with a criminal. If he
will not handle, the society resorts to the only other
solution: It `disconnects' the criminal from the society.
In other words, they remove the guy from society and put
him in a prison because he won't 'handle' his problem or
otherwise cease to commit criminal acts against others."
A person who disconnects is simply exercising his right
to communicate or not to communicate with a particular
person. This is one of the most fundamental rights of
man. "Communication, however, is a two-way flow," Mr.
Hubbard pointed out. "If one has the right to
communicate, then one must also have the right to not
receive communication from another. It is this latter
corollary of the right to communicate that gives us our
right to privacy."
Another example is marriage. In a monogamous society, the
agreement is that one will be married to only one person
at a time. If one partner, say the husband, starts to
have second dynamic relations with a person other than
his partner, the wife has the right to insist either that
this communication cease or that the marriage itself
ends. In this example, the optimum solution would be for
the wife to resolve the situation through communication
so that her husband, who is violating the agreements, is
handled. But if this is not possible, then the wife has
no choice other than to disconnect (sever the marriage
communication lines if only by separation). To do
otherwise will only bring disaster, as the wife is
connected to someone antagonistic to the original
agreements on which the marriage is based. With the
technology of handle or disconnect, Scientologists are,
in actual fact, doing nothing different than any society,
group or marriage down through thousands of years.
6.13 Is Scientology a cult?
Assuming that modern usage of the word 'cult' implies an
elite secrecy and unthinking zealotry, then consider
this: Scientology is the fastest growing religion in the
world today. The materials that comprise Scientology
scriptures are fully codified, broadly published and
available to anyone. Churches and missions are open to
the public seven days a week. Anyone can come in for a
tour and see for himself what the Church is all about.
Scientology is unique in that it contains no dogma and
its adherents are not told or forced to "believe"
anything. In Scientology, what is true for the individual
is only what he has observed and knows is true for him.
Scientology is a technology one can use and through its
use discover its workability for oneself.
Scientologists come from all walks of life, ranging from
teachers to businessmen, physicians, housewives, artists,
engineers, nurses, construction workers, celebrities,
marketing and administrative personnel, secretaries,
athletes, civil servants and many others.
The Church and its actions are far from secretive; there
is nothing mystical about Scientology or its members or
practices. The Church's leaders are in close touch with
the membership; they hold a number of briefing events
each year which are attended by tens of thousands.
Scientologists actively improve their communities; they
are out there, involved, visible and effective.
The fact of the matter is there isn't a religion today
that hasn't been called a cult at some point in its
history by antagonistic interests. Nazis thought Jews and
Eastern European religious sects to be cults. In the
sixteenth century Catholics considered reform churches
cults. Earlier than that Roman rulers considered the
Christian community a cult. History has taught us to
beware of those who would label *any* religious group a
cult. It is traditionally the first step before wholesale
persecution, and is always the statement of an
unenlightened and uninformed individual, usually with ill
motives as the Nazi history makes so clear.
6.14 Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control?
No. In fact, what we do is exactly the opposite. We free
people and enable them to think for themselves.
Millions of Church members from literally all walks of
life have attested to the positive benefits received from
Scientology. A common theme to their personal success
stories is that they are now more in control of their
lives than they ever have been.
In fact, Mr. Hubbard was one of the first to discover and
expose *actual* mind control and brainwashing
experimentation conducted by United States military and
intelligence agencies during and after World War II. He
called these techniques "pain-drug-hypnosis" or PDH.
In his 1951 book, _Science of Survival_, Mr. Hubbard
wrote: "There is another form of hypnotism . . . This
form of hypnotism has been a carefully guarded secret of
certain military and intelligence organizations. It is a
vicious war weapon and may be of considerably more use in
conquering a society than the atomic bomb. This is no
exaggeration. The extensiveness of the use of this form
of hypnotism in espionage work is so wide today that it
is long past the time when people should have become
alarmed about it. It required Dianetic processing to
uncover pain-drug-hypnosis. Otherwise, pain-drug-hypnosis
was out of sight, unsuspected and unknown."
Not only did he uncover such blatantly destructive
experimentation, but the technology he developed,
Dianetics, could *undo* the effects of PDH and free a
person from the grip of mind control.
Years after Mr. Hubbard learned about these government
sponsored psychiatric mind control experiments, documents
released under the Freedom of Information Act detailed
the extent to which these techniques were being used.
Over the years, the Church of Scientology has exposed
numerous instances of brain-washing or mind control
practices, such as those involved in so-called
"deprogramming." In this case, individuals are taken
captive and forced to renounce their chosen religious or
political group, generally using some form of coercion,
food or sleep deprivation and sometimes drugs.
Such practices are diametrically opposed to the aims of
Scientology, which are to free man and return to him his
ability to control his own life.
6.15 Does Scientology actively promote for new members?
Yes. Scientologists make the technology broadly available
to others because they want others to receive the same
gains they have experienced. The Church wants more people
to know and apply the works of L. Ron Hubbard and
actively and vigorously promotes this.
6.16 Does one really need Scientology to do well in life?
That is a question you will have to answer for yourself.
A Scientologist's viewpoint is that while some people
might be surviving quite well without Scientology, they
can always do better and expand their potentials even
further. In fact, Scientology was developed to help the
able become more able and one usually finds the people
doing best in life are the first ones to embrace
Scientology.
If you are interested in self-improvement, Scientology
provides a tested route by which you can obtain
tremendous benefits and learn to use your mind, talents
4.11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?
Scientology addresses you -- not your mind, not your
body, but you.
Scientologists have found that the spirit is
*potentially* superior to material things, and that the
spirit, i.e. you, if cleansed of past traumas,
transgressions and aberrations, can make miraculous
changes in the physical universe that would not otherwise
be possible.
4.12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the
body?
Before entering Scientology many people experience the
feeling of looking down on one's body, and by achieving
greater spiritual awareness through Scientology, this
experience becomes nothing out of the ordinary.
Scientology believes that man is not his body, his mind
or his brain. He, a spiritual force, energizes the
physical body and his life.
Scientology proved, for the first time, that man was a
spiritual being, not an animal.
4.13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?
Reincarnation is a definite system and is not part of
Scientology. It is a fact that unless one begins to
handle aberrations built up in past lives, he doesn't
progress.
The definition of the term 'reincarnation' has been
altered from its original meaning. The word has come to
mean "to be born again in different life forms," whereas
its actual definition is "to be born again into the flesh
or into another body."
Today in Scientology, many people have certainty that
they have lived lives prior to their current one. These
are referred to as past lives, not as reincarnation.
Individuals are free to believe this or not; past lives
are not a dogma in Scientology, but generally Scientolo
gists, during their auditing, experience a past life and
then *know* for themselves that they have lived before.
To believe one had a physical or other existence prior to
the identity of the current body is not a new concept -
but it is an exciting one.
In Scientology, you are given the tools to handle upsets
and aberrations from past lives that adversely affect you
in present time, thus freeing you to live a much happier
life.
4.14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?
It does. However, Scientologists also believe in the
principle that exchange is necessary. If a person only
receives and never gives, he will not be a happy person
and will lose his own self-respect. Therefore, any
Scientology-sponsored charity programs also encourage
those receiving the charity to make some form of
contribution by helping others so that self-respect can
be maintained.
4.15 Does Scientology hold any political views?
Scientology is nonpolitical. By its Creed, "All men have
inalienable rights to conceive, choose, assist or support
their own organizations, churches and governments."
Scientologists are free to hold their own political
views, vote for the candidates of their choice, etc., and
are not given direction from the Church as to what
position to take on political issues or candidates. The
Church believes there should be separation of church and
state.
4.16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?
Yes, there are many children who participate in
Scientology. There are no age restrictions as to who can
take Scientology courses or receive auditing. Some
churches also deliver special courses and study programs
specifically designed for young people. If the person is
below the legal age, he must first get written consent
from his parents or guardian to take Scientology
services. Scientologists generally want their children to
have Scientology available to them so are quite agreeable
to have their children take Scientology services.
4.17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?
L. Ron Hubbard has written a great deal about raising
children. In Scientology, children are recognized as
people who should be given all the respect and love
granted adults.
Scientologists believe children should be encouraged to
contribute to family life, not just be "seen and not
heard" as the old saying goes. Children are spiritual
beings, and as such they need to exchange with those
around them in order to thrive and live productive, happy
lives. For more information on handling children, the
book _Child Dianetics_ and the course "How to Be a
Successful Parent" are recommended.
Most children raised in good Scientology homes are above
average in ability and quickly begin to understand how
and why people act as they do. Life thus becomes a lot
safer and happier for them.
4.18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?
One can and indeed one should. Scientology enables you to
think for yourself. There is no purpose served in
studying Scientology because someone else wants you to.
But if you've taken a good look at your life and have
decided that you want to make it better, the best thing
is to start and find out for yourself what Scientology
can do for you. One should read one of the basic books by
L. Ron Hubbard, such as _Dianetics: The Modern Science of
Mental Health_ or _Scientology: The Fundamentals of
Thought_.
What is real in Scientology for you is what you find in
it that is real for you.
4.19 What is the Scientology cross?
It is an eight-pointed cross representing the eight parts
or dynamics of life through which each individual is
striving to survive. These parts are: the urge toward
existence as self, as an individual; the urge to survive
through creativity, including the family unit and the
rearing of children; the urge to survive through a group
of individuals or as a group; the urge toward survival
through all mankind and as all mankind; the urge to
survive as life forms and with the help of life forms
such as animals, birds, insects, fish and vegetation; the
urge to survive of the physical universe, by the physical
universe itself and with the help of the physical
universe and each one of its component parts; the urge to
survive as spiritual beings or the urge for life itself
to survive; the urge toward existence as infinity. To be
able to live happily with respect to each of these
spheres of existence is symbolized by the Scientology
cross.
As a matter of interest, the cross as a symbol predates
Christianity.
4.20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?
Scientologists celebrate several major holidays annually.
These include the birthday of L. Ron Hubbard (March 13);
the date marking the initial publication of _Dianetics_
(May 9); Auditor's Day, in honor of all auditors (second
Sunday in September); and the International Association
of Scientologists Anniversary, to mark the founding of
this organization which unites, supports and protects the
Scientology religion and Scientologists in all parts of
the world (October 7).
Additionally, each local country or area may observe its
own significant dates, such as the founding of the church
in its area or the opening of the first Dianetics or
Scientology organization in that country. Members of the
Church also observe traditional religious holidays such
as Christmas.
5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER
5.1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?
No. L. Ron Hubbard passed away on January 24, 1986, but
he remains with us in spirit and through the legacy of
his technology and its continual application around the
globe.
5.2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?
L. Ron Hubbard is the Founder of Dianetics and
Scientology and the author of its scriptures. His
research on the mind and life is recorded in the tens of
millions of words on the subject of the human spirit
which comprise Dianetics and Scientology philosophy. His
works cover subjects as diverse as drug rehabilitation,
education, marriage and family, success at work,
administration, art and many other aspects of life.
His best-selling self-help book _Dianetics: The Modern
Science of Mental Health_ alone has sold millions and
millions of copies and has continued to appear on the New
York Times and other best-seller lists around the world
over four decades after its original publication.
Testimony to the applicability and workability of his
discoveries are the millions of happy and successful
people and the hundreds of Dianetics and Scientology
churches, missions and groups internationally.
L. Ron Hubbard dedicated his life to helping others. He
saw that times needed to change, and he created a
workable technology so that needed changes could occur
for millions of people. He departed his body on January
24, 1986 leaving with us his life's work which is
continued today through the application of his
discoveries which help millions around the world.
5.3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?
L. Ron Hubbard founded the Scientology philosophy. A
group of Scientologists then formed the first Church of
Scientology in Los Angeles in 1954.
Mr. Hubbard ran the early Dianetics and Scientology
organizations until 1966, when he retired from running
them on a day-to-day basis and turned this function over
to Scientology Church executives. He continued to take an
interest in the Church's expansion and advised on
administrative matters when specifically asked for
advice, but he mainly spent his time researching the
upper levels of Scientology and codifying the technology.
5.4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?
L. Ron Hubbard recorded the results of all his research
in writing, on film or in taped lectures so that the
technology would be preserved. As a result, Scientology
has continued to expand, and its future survival is
assured.
All great religious leaders of the past have died. Their
work flourishes. Men die. Wisdom and ideas do not.
5.5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when
others didn't?
He applied to himself the principles he had found.
5.6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?
No. He received no royalties from the fees paid to
Scientology organizations for training and processing. In
fact, L. Ron Hubbard forgave Scientology churches a
thirteen-million-dollar debt in 1966 when he retired as
Executive Director.
He made his money from the royalties on his books. One
book alone, _Dianetics_, has sold *millions* of copies,
and his total book sales of both fiction and nonfiction are
in excess of one hundred million copies around the world,
including more than twenty national best-sellers in the
1980s. In fact, Mr. Hubbard's books still sell by the
millions each year and the royalties from the sale of
these books and his life's fortune were willed to the
Church to help ensure the future application of his
technology to the betterment of mankind.
5.7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?
L. Ron Hubbard was one of those fortunate people who
never made problems over money. He inherited some wealth
at an early age, but in the early 193Os became one of the
highest paid writers in America long before _Dianetics_.
He was a millionaire several times over from his book
royalties. His public book sales continue to be
astronomical.
5.8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?
He simply cared enough to want it and had the
intelligence and persistence to research and find it.
Few men have been trained in all the Eastern philosophies
and in the highest levels of Western science as well.
Knowing that his research was only as valuable as it
provided workable solutions to man's problems, he tested
all of his discoveries and found the most effective
methods for applying the results of his research. His
workable methods enabled him to continue research into
higher and higher realms of spiritual awareness.
5.9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus
Christ?
No. L. Ron Hubbard personally stated he was a man as
others are men. He was a much-loved friend and teacher
and continues to be respected and loved.
5.10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?
Yes. In order to map the route for others he had to make
it himself.
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"A SCIENTOLOGY CATECHISM"
[File 2 of 3]
Part Nine of _What is Scientology?_
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1. ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS [Located in file 1 of 3]
1.1 What does the word 'Scientology' mean?
1.2 What is Scientology about?
1.3 How did Scientology start?
1.4 How come it's all based on one man's work?
1.5 Why is Scientology called a religion?
1.6 Why is Scientology a church?
2. WHAT SCIENTOLOGY DOES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL [Located in file 1 of 3]
2.1 How does Scientology work?
2.2 What does Scientology accomplish?
2.3 What claims are made for Scientology?
2.4 How do people get into Scientology?
3. SCIENTOLOGY AND OTHER PRACTICES [Located in file 1 of 3]
3.1 Is Scientology like hypnotism, meditation, psychotherapy or
other mental therapies?
3.2 Is Scientology a secret society?
3.3 In what way does Scientology differ from other religions
and religious philosophies?
3.4 Does Scientology interfere with other religions?
3.5 What does Scientology think of other religions?
3.6 What does Scientology have to say about Christianity?
4. SCIENTOLOGY BELIEFS [Located in file 1 of 3]
4.1 Is man a spirit?
4.2 How does one know man is a spirit?
4.3 What is the Scientology concept of God?
4.4 Can't God be the only one to help man?
4.5 Does Scientology believe in brotherly love?
4.6 Why do Scientologists want to help people?
4.7 Does Scientology recognize good and evil?
4.8 Does Scientology believe man is sinful?
4.9 Will Scientology put man in control of his mind?
4.10 Is Scientology about the mind?
4.11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?
4.12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the
body?
4.13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?
4.14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?
4.15 Does Scientology hold any political views?
4.16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?
4.17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?
4.18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?
4.19 What is the Scientology cross?
4.20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?
5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER [Located in file 1 of 3]
5.1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?
5.2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?
5.3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?
5.4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?
5.5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when
others didn't?
5.6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?
5.7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?
5.8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?
5.9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus
Christ?
5.10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?
6. SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES [Located in file 2 of 3]
6.1 How do Scientologists view life?
6.2 What moral codes do Scientologists live by?
6.3 What is Scientology's view on drugs?
6.4 Why are there so many young people on staff in Scientology?
6.5 Do you have any special dietary laws or rules against
smoking or drinking in Scientology?
6.6 Do Scientologists use medical doctors?
6.7 In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one's
individuality?
6.8 What benefits can one get from Scientology?
6.9 What is Scientology's system of ethics?
6.10 What does 'clear the planet' mean?
6.11 What does 'suppressive person' mean?
6.12 What is disconnection?
6.13 Is Scientology a cult?
6.14 Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control?
6.15 Does Scientology actively promote for new members?
6.16 Does one really need Scientology to do well in life?
6.17 Does one have to believe in Scientology?
6.18 Why do Scientologists sometimes seem so intent on what
they are doing?
6.19 What do the terms 'preclear', 'student' and 'auditor'
mean?
6.20 What is the E-Meter(R) and how does it work?
7. THE ORGANIZATIONS OF SCIENTOLOGY [Located in file 2 of 3]
7.1 Scientology is a philosophy. Why does it need to be
organized?
7.2 How many people work in a Scientology church?
7.3 How is Scientology organized?
7.4 Where are Scientology churches located?
7.5 What does a Scientology church or mission actually do?
7.6 What is the Office of Special Affairs?
7.7 What is the Flag Service Organization?
7.8 What is the Flag Ship Service Organization?
7.9 What is the Sea Organization?
7.10 Is it true that people in the Sea Org sign a billion-year
contract?
7.11 Why does Scientology have ministers? Are all
Scientologists ministers?
7.12 What are field staff members?
7.13 Why is everything copyrighted and trademarked in
Scientology? [7.14 Does the IRS recognize Church organizations as non-profit
charitable organizations?]
8. CHURCH FUNDING [Located in file 2 of 3]
8.1 Why do Scientologists make donations?
8.2 Why does one have to make donations to separate
organizations for their services?
8.3 What about those who cannot afford to make donations for
services?
8.4 Is the Church profit-making?
8.5 How much does it cost to go Clear?
8.6 How well paid are Scientology staff? [8.6 Are donations made to the Church of Scientology tax
deductible in the United States?]
9. SCIENTOLOGY BOOKS [Located in file 2 of 3]
9.1 What is the best book for a beginning Scientologist to
read?
9.2 Are the books difficult to understand?
9.3 Where can L. Ron Hubbard's books be purchased?
9.4 What books should one read to get information about:
9.4.1 Dianetics?
9.4.2 Basic Scientology principles?
9.4.3 Self-help, tests, and processes?
9.4.4 Handling the residual effects of drugs and toxins?
9.4.5 Basic principles of communication?
9.4.6 Predicting human behavior and understanding people?
9.4.7 How to increase success on the job?
9.4.8 Basic principles of organization?
9.4.9 Basic principles of management?
9.4.10 The principles of ethics and how to use them to
live a more productive life?
9.4.11 Study methods?
9.4.12 Procedures to increase one's spiritual awareness
and abilities?
9.4.13 Past lives and how they relate to this life?
9.4.14 The application of basic Scientology technology to
help others improve their lives?
9.5 How can one get happiness out of a book?
10. DIANETICS [Located in file 2 of 3]
10.1 What is Dianetics?
10.2 What is the mind? Where is the mind?
10.3 What is the difference between the analytical mind and the
reactive mind?
10.4 What is the difference between Scientology and Dianetics?
11. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS COURSES [Located in file 3 of 3]
11.1 What training should a person take first?
11.2 What does one get out of Scientology and Dianetics
courses?
11.3 How are Scientology and Dianetics training different from
studying philosophy or other religions?
11.4 Should I get my auditing before I get trained?
11.5 When can I take Scientology courses?
11.6 How are Scientology courses run?
11.7 When do I actually gain experience in auditing others?
11.8 When can I take the Minister's Course?
11.9 How long do courses take?
11.10 Are Scientology Course Supervisors university trained?
12. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS AUDITING [Located in file 3 of 3]
12.1 What is the difference between the auditing and training
routes in Scientology?
12.2 Do all the people on staff in Scientology receive auditing
as well as training?
12.3 Why does one have to wait six weeks for auditing if one
has been habitually using drugs?
12.4 Will antibiotics prevent me from getting auditing?
12.5 Is it okay to take any sort of drugs when you are in
Scientology?
12.6 How many hours of auditing a day to people receive?
12.7 Has the technology of auditing changed since the early
days of Scientology?
12.8 What will I get out of auditing?
12.9 Does auditing really work in all cases?
12.10 What auditing handles physical pains or discomforts?
12.11 What can auditing cure?
12.12 Can one go exterior (be separate from the body) in
auditing?
13. THE STATE OF CLEAR [Located in file 3 of 3]
13.1 What is Clear?
13.2 How does one go Clear?
13.3 How long does it take to go Clear?
13.4 If one goes Clear, will he lose his emotions?
13.5 What can you do when you are Clear?
13.6 Are Clears perfect?
13.7 Do Clears eat food and sleep?
13.8 Do Clears get colds and get sick?
13.9 If Clears no longer have a reactive mind, why do they
still need to get auditing?
14. THE STATE OF OPERATING THETAN [Located in file 3 of 3]
14.1 What is meant by Operating Thetan (OT)?
14.2 How would you describe the state of Operating Thetan?
14.3 Why are the OT materials confidential?
15. A SCIENTOLOGY CAREER [Located in file 3 of 3]
15.1 Can one audit as a career?
15.2 Of what value would it be to have my child trained as an
auditor?
15.3 Can one make Scientology a career in some other way than
by being a minister?
16. SCIENTOLOGY IN SOCIETY [Located in file 3 of 3]
16.1 I've heard that Scientologists are doing good things for
society. What are some specific examples?
16.2 Is Scientology active in Black communities and countries?
16.3 Do doctors, schools, social workers, businessmen and other
professional people use Scientology?
16.4 Why has Scientology sometimes been considered
controversial?
16.5 Why has Scientology been to court a lot of times?
16.6 Are there any laws against the practice of Scientology?
Has it been banned?
16.7 How does Scientology view deprogrammers and groups that
attempt to force people to denounce their chosen religion?
16.8 Why is Scientology opposed to psychiatry?
16.9 Why do some people oppose Scientology?
16.10 Is Scientology trying to rule the world?
16.11 Can Scientology do anything to improve the world
situation?
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6. SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES
6.1 How do Scientologists view life?
As a game -- a game in which everyone can win.
Scientologists are optimistic about life and believe
there is hope for a saner world and better civilization
and are actively doing all they can to achieve this.
6.2 What moral codes do Scientologists live by?
There are four main codes that Scientologists apply in
life. One is the Auditor's Code which gives the basic
rules an auditor must abide by to ensure excellent
auditing results.
Another is the Code of a Scientologist, guidelines which
Scientologists agree to follow in order to achieve the
aims of Scientology.
There is an ethical code, called the Code of Honor, that
Scientologists use in dealing with their fellow men.
L. Ron Hubbard has also written a nonreligious moral code
called "The Way to Happiness" which gives basic precepts
for a happy life. This moral code is used by
Scientologists and non-Scientologists alike, with tens of
millions of copies distributed in communities all around
the world.
6.3 What is Scientology's view on drugs?
Scientologists consider that drugs cause damaging effects
on a person -- physically, mentally and spiritually. They
decrease awareness and hinder abilities. They are a
"solution" to some other problem, which themselves become
a problem.
Scientologists do not take street drugs or mind-altering
psychiatric drugs.
Scientologists do use prescribed drugs as part of medical
programs from competent physicians, but have found that
as a result of auditing, they need to take medical drugs
much less frequently and also that medications such as
antibiotics seem to work more rapidly when being audited.
For more information about drugs and what can be done
about them, the book _Clear Body, Clear Mind: The
Effective Purification Program_ is recommended.
6.4 Why are there so many young people on staff in Scientology?
Many Scientologists are under thirty-five. We find that
young Scientologists enjoy the lifestyle working in the
Church. It may be that due to the expansion of
Scientology they find that there are many opportunities
to achieve responsible positions quite rapidly. Many
families have three generations working in Scientology.
There are also a great many older people in Scientology.
6.5 Do you have any special dietary laws or rules against
smoking or drinking in Scientology?
No. There are no dietary laws whatsoever and no general
prohibitions against smoking or drinking. The only
guidelines in Scientology are that no alcohol is allowed
twenty-four hours prior to or during auditing sessions,
and that no drinking is allowed twenty-four hours prior
to or during study. The effects of the alcohol would make
it impossible to get the gains one can get from auditing
and training.
Smoking is forbidden in course rooms or during auditing
sessions, as such would distract oneself and others.
Rules for student behavior are laid out in a Church
policy called the "Student's Guide to Acceptable
Behavior."
6.6 Do Scientologists use medical doctors?
Yes. The Church of Scientology has always had the firm
policy of sending sick parishioners to medical doctors to
handle the physical aspect of any illness or injury. A
Scientologist with a physical condition is instructed to
get the needed medical examination and treatment. He then
resumes his auditing so as to handle any spiritual trauma
connected with the physical condition. There are also
many medical doctors who are Scientologists.
6.7 In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one's
individuality?
No. People are unique, even though they have in common
certain problems and aberrations. As they become
disentangled from the stimulus-response part of their
mind, they become more them- selves, more unique, more
individual and learn to believe in themselves. In fact,
becoming more aware of and able to express one's own
unique beingness is encouraged in Scientology.
Scientology teaches one to maintain his personal
integrity and to develop fully as an individual.
6.8 What benefits can one get from Scientology?
In reviewing success stories written by Scientologists,
there are a few common themes that stand out. One is that
many people have attained the ability to communicate in
relationships, whether with family members and spouses,
friends, or even mere acquaintances; another is that they
are freed from stress at work and in other areas of their
lives; another common one is that they can expand their
potential and do things they never thought possible.
6.9 What is Scientology's system of ethics?
L. Ron Hubbard has defined 'ethics' as "reason and the
contemplation of optimum survival."
In Scientology, ethics is a rational system based on a
number of codes of practice.
L. Ron Hubbard has pointed out: "Dishonest conduct is
nonsurvival. Anything is unreasonable or evil which
brings about the destruction of individuals, groups, or
inhibits the future of the race."
Man has long postulated a means by which he could put
himself on the right path. As long ago as 500 B.C.,
religions recognized that confession frees a person
spiritually from the burden of sin.
In Scientology, it has been found that a Confessional (a
type of auditing) assists the person who has transgressed
against his own and his group's moral code to unburden
himself and again feel good about himself and be a
contributing member of the group.
L. Ron Hubbard has written: "No man who is not himself
honest can be free -- he is his own trap. When his own
deeds cannot be disclosed, then he is a prisoner; he must
withhold himself from his fellows and is a slave to his
own conscience."
In addition to the Confessional, Scientology's ethics
system includes a body of technology called conditions
formulas. Mr. Hubbard discovered that there are various
states of existence in which an individual operates
(called "conditions") and that there are exact formulas
connected with these operating states. Each formula has
a number of exact steps.
A person can determine what condition or operating state
any area of his life is in and apply the conditions
formulas to move it into a higher condition.
While very simple, such actions are quite powerful and
have enabled millions of individuals to improve
conditions in their lives in ways they never thought
possible.
These are just two of the tools from the wealth of ethics
technology that exists in Scientology. Complete
information on this subject is contained in the book
_Introduction to Scientology Ethics_ by L. Ron Hubbard.
6.10 What does "clear the planet" mean?
It means that Scientologists want to clear the planet of
insanity, war and crime, and in its place create a
civilization in which sanity and peace exist. In order to
do this, they must help individuals become clear of their
own individual insanities and regain awareness that they
are basically good.
6.11 What does "suppressive person" mean?
According to L. Ron Hubbard, a suppressive person is "a
person who seeks to 'suppress', or squash, any betterment
activity or group. A suppressive person suppresses other
people in his vicinity. This is the person whose behavior
is calculated to be disastrous." Well-known examples of
such a personality are Napoleon and Hitler.
Mr. Hubbard found that a suppressive person, also called
an antisocial personality, has definite antisocial
attributes.
The basic reason the antisocial personality behaves as he
or she does lies in a hidden terror of others.
To such a person every other being is an enemy, an enemy
to be covertly or overtly destroyed.
The fixation is that survival itself depends on "keeping
others down" or "keeping people ignorant."
If anyone were to promise to make others stronger or
brighter, the antisocial personality suffers the utmost
agony of personal danger.
Because of this, the suppressive person seeks to upset,
continuously undermine, spread bad news about and
denigrate Scientology and Scientologists. The antisocial
personality is against what Scientology is about -
helping people become more able and improving conditions
in society.
For the good of the Church and the individuals in it,
such a person is officially labeled a suppressive person
so that others will know not to associate with him.
For more understanding of suppressive persons and how to
handle them, the book _Introduction to Scientology
Ethics_ is recommended.
6.12 What is disconnection?
A Scientologist can have trouble making spiritual
progress in his auditing or training if he is connected
to someone who is suppressive or who is antagonistic to
Scientology or its tenets. He will get better from
Scientology, but then may lose his gains because he is
being invalidated by the antagonistic person. In order to
resolve this, he either handles the other person's
antagonism with true data about the Church, or as a last
resort when all attempts to handle have failed, he
disconnects from the person.
In 1983, L. Ron Hubbard clearly defined the two terms,
"disconnect" and "handle," as related to this subject:
"The term 'handle' most commonly means to smooth out a
situation with another person by applying the technology
of communication.
"The term 'disconnection' is defined as a self-determined
decision made by an individual that he is not going to be
connected to another. It is a severing of a communication
line.
"The basic principle of handle or disconnect exists in
any group and ours is no different.
"It is much like trying to deal with a criminal. If he
will not handle, the society resorts to the only other
solution: It `disconnects' the criminal from the society.
In other words, they remove the guy from society and put
him in a prison because he won't 'handle' his problem or
otherwise cease to commit criminal acts against others."
A person who disconnects is simply exercising his right
to communicate or not to communicate with a particular
person. This is one of the most fundamental rights of
man. "Communication, however, is a two-way flow," Mr.
Hubbard pointed out. "If one has the right to
communicate, then one must also have the right to not
receive communication from another. It is this latter
corollary of the right to communicate that gives us our
right to privacy."
Another example is marriage. In a monogamous society, the
agreement is that one will be married to only one person
at a time. If one partner, say the husband, starts to
have second dynamic relations with a person other than
his partner, the wife has the right to insist either that
this communication cease or that the marriage itself
ends. In this example, the optimum solution would be for
the wife to resolve the situation through communication
so that her husband, who is violating the agreements, is
handled. But if this is not possible, then the wife has
no choice other than to disconnect (sever the marriage
communication lines if only by separation). To do
otherwise will only bring disaster, as the wife is
connected to someone antagonistic to the original
agreements on which the marriage is based. With the
technology of handle or disconnect, Scientologists are,
in actual fact, doing nothing different than any society,
group or marriage down through thousands of years.
6.13 Is Scientology a cult?
Assuming that modern usage of the word 'cult' implies an
elite secrecy and unthinking zealotry, then consider
this: Scientology is the fastest growing religion in the
world today. The materials that comprise Scientology
scriptures are fully codified, broadly published and
available to anyone. Churches and missions are open to
the public seven days a week. Anyone can come in for a
tour and see for himself what the Church is all about.
Scientology is unique in that it contains no dogma and
its adherents are not told or forced to "believe"
anything. In Scientology, what is true for the individual
is only what he has observed and knows is true for him.
Scientology is a technology one can use and through its
use discover its workability for oneself.
Scientologists come from all walks of life, ranging from
teachers to businessmen, physicians, housewives, artists,
engineers, nurses, construction workers, celebrities,
marketing and administrative personnel, secretaries,
athletes, civil servants and many others.
The Church and its actions are far from secretive; there
is nothing mystical about Scientology or its members or
practices. The Church's leaders are in close touch with
the membership; they hold a number of briefing events
each year which are attended by tens of thousands.
Scientologists actively improve their communities; they
are out there, involved, visible and effective.
The fact of the matter is there isn't a religion today
that hasn't been called a cult at some point in its
history by antagonistic interests. Nazis thought Jews and
Eastern European religious sects to be cults. In the
sixteenth century Catholics considered reform churches
cults. Earlier than that Roman rulers considered the
Christian community a cult. History has taught us to
beware of those who would label *any* religious group a
cult. It is traditionally the first step before wholesale
persecution, and is always the statement of an
unenlightened and uninformed individual, usually with ill
motives as the Nazi history makes so clear.
6.14 Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control?
No. In fact, what we do is exactly the opposite. We free
people and enable them to think for themselves.
Millions of Church members from literally all walks of
life have attested to the positive benefits received from
Scientology. A common theme to their personal success
stories is that they are now more in control of their
lives than they ever have been.
In fact, Mr. Hubbard was one of the first to discover and
expose *actual* mind control and brainwashing
experimentation conducted by United States military and
intelligence agencies during and after World War II. He
called these techniques "pain-drug-hypnosis" or PDH.
In his 1951 book, _Science of Survival_, Mr. Hubbard
wrote: "There is another form of hypnotism . . . This
form of hypnotism has been a carefully guarded secret of
certain military and intelligence organizations. It is a
vicious war weapon and may be of considerably more use in
conquering a society than the atomic bomb. This is no
exaggeration. The extensiveness of the use of this form
of hypnotism in espionage work is so wide today that it
is long past the time when people should have become
alarmed about it. It required Dianetic processing to
uncover pain-drug-hypnosis. Otherwise, pain-drug-hypnosis
was out of sight, unsuspected and unknown."
Not only did he uncover such blatantly destructive
experimentation, but the technology he developed,
Dianetics, could *undo* the effects of PDH and free a
person from the grip of mind control.
Years after Mr. Hubbard learned about these government
sponsored psychiatric mind control experiments, documents
released under the Freedom of Information Act detailed
the extent to which these techniques were being used.
Over the years, the Church of Scientology has exposed
numerous instances of brain-washing or mind control
practices, such as those involved in so-called
"deprogramming." In this case, individuals are taken
captive and forced to renounce their chosen religious or
political group, generally using some form of coercion,
food or sleep deprivation and sometimes drugs.
Such practices are diametrically opposed to the aims of
Scientology, which are to free man and return to him his
ability to control his own life.
6.15 Does Scientology actively promote for new members?
Yes. Scientologists make the technology broadly available
to others because they want others to receive the same
gains they have experienced. The Church wants more people
to know and apply the works of L. Ron Hubbard and
actively and vigorously promotes this.
6.16 Does one really need Scientology to do well in life?
That is a question you will have to answer for yourself.
A Scientologist's viewpoint is that while some people
might be surviving quite well without Scientology, they
can always do better and expand their potentials even
further. In fact, Scientology was developed to help the
able become more able and one usually finds the people
doing best in life are the first ones to embrace
Scientology.
If you are interested in self-improvement, Scientology
provides a tested route by which you can obtain
tremendous benefits and learn to use your mind, talents