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Definition of Scientology

The word Scientology is taken from the Latin scio, which means "knowing, in the fullest sense of the word," and the Greek word logos, meaning "study of." It literally means knowing how to know.

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SCIENTOLOGY DEFINITON

Scientology is a twenty-first-century religion. It comprises a vast body of knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths, and prime among those truths: Man is a spiritual being endowed with abilities well beyond those which he normally envisions. He is not only able to solve his own problems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting happiness, but he can achieve new states of awareness he may never have dreamed possible.

In one form or another, all great religions have held the hope of spiritual freedom—a condition free of material limitations and misery.

The question has always been, however, how does one reach such a state, particularly while still living amidst a frantic and often overwhelming society?

Although modern life seems to pose an infinitely complex array of problems, Scientology maintains that the solutions to those problems are basically simple and within every man's reach. Difficulties with communication and interpersonal relationships, nagging insecurities, self-doubt and despair—each man innately possesses the potential to be free of these and many other concerns.

Scientology offers a pathway to greater freedom.

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Scientology: A Knowledge of Life

Because the fundamentals upon which Scientology rests embrace all aspects of life, certain key principles can be broadly employed to improve any condition.

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Scientology Tools for Life

Enroll on a Scientology Online Course and gain the tools to overcome any of life’s difficulties and achieve a more fulfilling and happier life. For no matter the situation, with Scientology, something can be done about it.

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The Study of Truth

Scientology is a religion in its highest meaning, as it helps bring man to total freedom and truth.

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THE STUDY OF TRUTH

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.

The ultimate goal of Scientology is true spiritual enlightenment and freedom for all.

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SCIENTOLOGY: A NEW SLANT ON LIFE

Drawn from half a century of research, the articles in this book encompass Scientology basics for all parts of existence, answers to questions Man has sought through the ages; answers you hoped could be found somewhere, answers that work.

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A 50,000 Year Search

Scientology follows a long tradition of religious practice. Its roots lie in the deepest beliefs and aspirations of all great religions, thus encompassing a religious heritage as old and as varied as Man himself.

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A 50,000 YEAR SEARCH

Though it draws on the wisdom of some 50,000 years, Scientology is a new religion, one that has isolated fundamental laws of life and, for the first time, developed a workable technology that can be applied to help people achieve a happier and more spiritual existence in the here and now.

That Scientology’s development and rapid promulgation was made possible, in part, by advances in the physical sciences through the first half of the twentieth century is significant. For it bridges Eastern philosophy with Western thought.

In that way, Scientology constitutes Man’s first real application of scientific methodology to spiritual questions.

Scientology is something one does, not something one believes in.

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SCIENTOLOGY: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THOUGHT

For thousands of years Man has searched for the true meaning of life. In Scientology, that search has culminated—for the secret has now been discovered. Here are the answers. And with exact Scientology techniques, you’ll discover them for yourself. Because Scientology is the knowledge of you.

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A Truly Unique Contemporary Religion

Scientology is a truly unique contemporary religion—the only new major religion to emerge in the twentieth century.

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A TRULY UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY RELIGION

While the hope for spiritual freedom is ancient, what Scientology is doing is new. The way it is organized is new. The technologies with which it can bring about a new state of being in Man are likewise new.

Because Scientology addresses Man as a spiritual being, it stands completely apart from other fields which see Man as a product of his environment or his genes—fixed in the limitations under which he was born.

In contrast, Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, universes and other life.

Based upon the tradition of 50 thousand years of thinking men, it is built upon the fundamental truths of life.

From these principles, exact methods by which one can improve conditions were derived. And unlike other efforts of improvement, which offered only rules by which men should live, Scientology offers real tools for use in everyday life. Thus, it does not depend upon a system of beliefs or faith.

In Scientology, the emphasis is squarely on an exact application of its principles toward the improvement of one’s life and the world in which we live.

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Scientology Principles for Life

In Scientology no one is asked to accept anything as belief or on faith. That which is true for you is what you have observed to be true. An individual discovers for himself that Scientology works by personally applying its principles and observing or experiencing results.

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Exact Answers

“What are your goals? Where are you going? Why are you here? What are you?

“Scientology has answers to these questions, good answers that are true, answers that work for you.

“For the subject matter of Scientology is you.” —L. Ron Hubbard

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Real, Practical Solutions

No matter the difficulties you may be facing in life, Scientology offers answers. It provides an exact technology with step-by-step procedures you can use to handle problems and better your life and the lives of those around you.

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Scientology Tools for Life

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Who are Scientologists?

Scientologists come from all walks of life. They are concerned about social problems and support numerous social betterment programs, which provide effective drug-abuse rehabilitation, improve educational standards and help reduce crime and moral decay.

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MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST

Scientologists come from diverse lands, cultures and backgrounds. They are doctors, educators, inventors, athletes, actors, musicians, students, photographers, business owners and more.

To understand how practicing Scientology has impacted their lives, it is best to hear directly from them. So we present the opportunity to "Meet a Scientologist" with a series of short documentaries profiling the lives and careers of Church members. Visit the Scientology Video Channel »

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The Fastest-Growing Religion in the 21st Century

To meet the global demand for Dianetics and Scientology, a new breed of Scientology Church is being opened in major cities around the world.

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SCIENTOLOGY TODAY

To meet increasing worldwide demand for Scientology services and community initiatives, the Church of Scientology launched a program to transform all Scientology Churches into what Founder L. Ron Hubbard termed “Ideal Organizations.” An Ideal Org is configured to provide the full services of the Scientology religion to its parishioners, while also serving the community with social betterment and outreach programs.

To date, dozens of Ideal Orgs have opened their doors in major cities across four continents, and new ones are dedicated each month. See all Churches »

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Our Help is Yours

The Church sponsors Global Social Betterment & Humanitarian Programs which set in motion broad-scale movements in the name of morality, literacy, drug prevention and rehabilitation.

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