*Christianity vs

Scientology*By: Falynn Nelson

(Jared Doolittle)

*Beliefs*Christianity

1. The bible is the last revelation of God.

2. There is one and only one God (father, son, holy spirit make him up)

3. Jesus Christ was God’s son born through The Virgin Mary

4. Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world, rose three days later, and in coming again

5. All have sinned and are guilty before God

6. Salvation from sin, death, and hell is by God’s grace

7. Eternal life is a gift from God, and nothing can separate believers from his love

8. Unbelievers face eternal death; believers are guaranteed eternal life through Christ

9. Believers are expected to attend a place of worship

Scientology1. Focus on humanity2. God isn’t specified- he

is known to them as the supreme being

3. You should live a completely drug free life

4. Man is a spirit that occupies the body

*Holidays* Christianity

1. Christmas:– Celebration of the birth of

Jesus of Nazareth (Christ).2. Easter:

– Celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ

3. Palm Sunday:– Sunday before Easter

Sunday4. Advent:

– The beginning of the church year for most Christian faiths (begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas day

5. Lent: – Forty days of fasting before

Easter

Scientology1. L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday:

– March 13th (Celebrated because he founded the religion)

2. Publication of Dianetics: – May 9th (publication of their

scacred book)3. Founding Day of

Scientology: – October 7 th (this day unites,

supports, and protects the religion)

4. Auditor’s Day: – Second Sunday in September

(in honor of all auditors(spiritual counselor)

5. New Year’s Eve: – December 31st (day before

New Years

Main/Major Figures

Christianity1. Jesus Christ:

– The center of the Christian faith. He was a sinless man who was born to The Virgin Mary and died on the cross for the sins of the world

2. The Virgin Mary: – Jesus’ mother

3. Peter: – Jesus’ closest disciple; said to

be the “rock” which Christianity is built upon

4. Apostles:– Close followers of Christ

5. Pope:– Head of the Catholic Church

Scientology

1. L. Ron Hubbard: – The founder of

Scientology2. Xenu:

– Galactic ruler.– Brought people to

earth millions of years ago and staked them around volcanoes (resulting in them blowing up) then their souls merged creating humans

* Only two main figures

Holy/Sacred books, Writings, etc.

ChristianityOfficial Holy Book:

The Holy Bible• 60 books• written by 40 authors• Contains what Christians

need to know about God, salvation, and living a

Christian life

ScientologyOfficial Books : Dianetics, Scientology, Self-Analysis, What is Scientology?, The

Emotional Tone Scale, Introduction to

Scientology Ethics, The Technology of Study, Scientology 0-8, Basic

Scientology Picture Book• All written by L. Ron

Hubbard* Each one of these books serves as official books on the practices and beliefs

of Scientology

Other: Any additional books written by L. Ron Hubbard

*Example Readings*

Christianity

Galatians 6:9“ Let us not grow

weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint

not”.

Scientology

“What is true for you is what you have

observed yourself. And when you lose that, you have lost

everything”.

*Reference Page*

http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/index.htmhttp://www.scientology.org/http://www.lronhubbard.orghttp://www.xenu.nethttp://www.scientology-lies.comhttp://thechapel.org/html/

christian_beliefs.htmlhttp://www.scientology.org/faq/inside-a-

church-of-scientology/scientology-religious-holidays.html