What is Scientology?
An applied religious philosophy that addresses the spirit and provides exact tools for improving your life and achieving spiritual freedom.
Scientology: An Applied Religious Philosophy
Scientology is an applied religious philosophy that provides exact tools for improving your life and achieving spiritual freedom.
The word Scientology literally means "the study of truth." It comes from the Latin word scio meaning "knowing, in the fullest meaning of the word" and the Greek word logos meaning "study of."
Scientology is further defined as the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, universes and other life.
Core Beliefs
Founded by L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology addresses the spirit—not the body or mind—and believes that man is far more than a product of his environment or his genes.
Scientology comprises a body of knowledge which extends from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these are:
- Man is an immortal spiritual being.
His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized.
- Man is basically good.
He is seeking to survive. And his survival depends upon himself and his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.
- The spirit can save itself.
Scientology provides the tools and technology for spiritual freedom and rehabilitation.
How Scientology Works
Scientology offers practical methods to help you increase your spiritual awareness and abilities. Through Scientology, you can find answers to questions about yourself, your relationships, and your place in the universe.
Scientology is a religion in the most fundamental sense of the word. It deals with man as a spirit and addresses his relationship to the universe and other living beings.
Key Aspects of Scientology
Scientology provides practical tools and technology for spiritual advancement
The Eight Dynamics
Scientology divides life into eight dynamics or urges toward survival: Self, Family, Groups, Mankind, Life Forms, Physical Universe, Spiritual, and Infinity.
The Tone Scale
A tool that shows the successive emotional tones a person experiences. Understanding the Tone Scale helps predict and understand human behavior.
The ARC Triangle
Understanding of Affinity, Reality and Communication—the three interdependent factors that make up understanding and successful relationships.
Auditing and Training: The Path to Spiritual Freedom
Scientology offers two parallel paths to spiritual advancement: Auditing and Training.
The Bridge to Total Freedom
The Bridge to Total Freedom is Scientology's central path of spiritual advancement. It is a step-by-step route with exact procedures, leading to higher states of spiritual awareness and ability.
The Bridge has two sides: the left side (training) and the right side (auditing). Both lead upward to the same destination—spiritual freedom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scientology a religion?
Yes. Scientology is a religion in the most fundamental sense of the word. It addresses man as a spirit and his relationship to the universe and other living beings. Scientology helps man become more aware of his own spiritual nature and that of those around him.
What does Scientology believe about God?
Scientology acknowledges the existence of a Supreme Being. This is expressed in the Eighth Dynamic—the urge toward existence as infinity. As the Eighth Dynamic, the Scientology concept of God rests at the very apex of universal survival.
Can anyone practice Scientology?
Yes. Scientology is for anyone who wants to improve themselves and their lives. There are no prerequisites or special requirements. People from all walks of life and all religions practice Scientology.