Religion Today: What is Scientology and Why Do So Many People Want to Know?
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Every six seconds, someone searches for the answer to the question “What is Scientology?” But why do so many people want to know more?
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In his popular book The Problems of Work—Scientology Applied to the Workaday World, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “When one is insecure, he simply doesn’t know. He is not sure. Those who know are secure. Those who don’t know believe in luck…
“INSECURITY EXISTS IN THE ABSENCE OF KNOWLEDGE.
“All security derives from knowledge.”
“Knowledge of the general underlying rules of life would bring about a security of life.”
Is this kind of knowledge available in Scientology?
Fortunately, it has never been easier to gain fundamental knowledge that empowers you to deal with whatever comes up in life.
To understand that, it’s helpful to know the definition of “Scientology.”
What does Scientology mean?
The word Scientology comes from the Latin scio, which means knowledge in the fullest sense of the word, and logos, the study of. In other words, Scientology means “Knowing how to know.”
Is Scientology a religion?
Developed by L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology is a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one’s true spiritual nature and one’s relationship to self, family, groups, Mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spiritual universe and the Supreme Being.
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.
Scientology further holds Man to be basically good, and that his spiritual salvation depends upon himself, his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.
Scientology is not a dogmatic religion in which one is asked to accept anything on faith alone. On the contrary, one discovers for oneself that the principles of Scientology are true by applying its principles and observing or experiencing the results.
The ultimate goal of Scientology is true spiritual enlightenment and freedom for all.
What’s the best way to find out about Scientology for oneself?
The best way is by reading one of L. Ron Hubbard’s books on the subject.
His books are available in hardback, paperback and audio format in 17 languages and his beginning books are in paperback editions in 50 languages.
Books on Film
Several of L. Ron Hubbard’s books are also books on film: The Problems of Work, Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought and The Way to Happiness are all available through the Scientology Network on DIRECT Channel 320 and streaming on Scientology.tv, through mobile apps and the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.
Free Online Courses
A host of this information is available through the Scientology website with 19 free courses addressing everything from how to build positive relationships to the raising of children and from how salvaging a marriage to setting and achieving goals, improving the ability to communicate and understand others, learning how to recover quickly from illness and accidents, and how choose friends, associates and customers based on being able to quickly assess their true intentions.
There is even a course on how to study so you can get the most out of the information you are trying to learn.
The Scientology Network
The Scientology Network was launched to provide a resource for anyone to easily learn about Scientology: Its principles and beliefs, its churches, what goes on behind the scenes, and what kind of people Scientologists are.
In launching the network, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige said:
“There’s a lot of talk about us. And we get it. People are curious. Well, we want to answer your questions, because, frankly, whatever you’ve heard, if you haven’t heard it from us, I can assure you, we are not what you expect.”
“So, while I could tell you Scientology is new, our approach is new, our answers are new, and that Scientology is not just something you believe in, it’s something you do, well, I’m sure you would much rather see for yourself. And that’s what the Scientology Network is all about. To show you inside Scientology, who we are, what Scientology is, and what Scientology can do.”
“Scientology is a dynamic and expanding religion and we’re going to be showing you all of it.”
Watch the Scientology Network on DIRECTV 320 or at www.scientology.tv.
Submitted by: Church of Scientology Western United States
Scientology Super Bowl Ad has had 9.7 million views so far on YouTube.
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Trevor Montgomery, 51, moved in 2017 to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and operates Riverside County News Source (RCNS) and Shasta County News Source (SCNS), which act as stringer-news providers for other mainstream media organizations throughout the two regions they serve.
Additionally, he writes or has written for several other news organizations; including Riverside County based newspapers Valley News, Valley Chronicle, Anza Valley Outlook, and Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle; the Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County; and Mountain Echo in Shasta County. He is also a regular contributor to Thin Blue Line TV and Law Enforcement News Network and has had his stories featured on news stations throughout the Southern California and North State regions.
Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.
Trevor has been married for more than 30 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 18 grandchildren.