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NEW RELIGION
SCIENTOLOGY
Introduction21400363 Soo Hyun Seo
Welcome to Scientology
Scio [knowing; enlightenment]+ logos [study of; word] = Study of knowingNEW kind of religionSalvation NOT by belief, but actions
Peace on Earth and salvation for ManSpiritual improvement in the here and now a precise pathAbsolute certainty
Our goal
Founder of ScientologyFiction writer (especially Sci-fi)The way to HappinessDianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health Engram - mental image picture of an experienceDia+nous = “through the mind” State of clearAnalytical mind and reactive mind.
L. Ron Hubbard (1911~1986)
Miscavage: Very ambitiousCurrent leader of ScientologyVery close with Tom Cruise
Cruise: Second most important figure in ScientologyOutspoken advocate, ambassador of Scientology
David Miscavage & Tom Cruise
SelfFamilyGroupHumanityAnimalUniverseSpiritSupreme Being, Thetan
Eight Dynamics
Man is primarily a spiritual force, Thetan.Man is naturally good.God exists, but is different for different peopleReality is what we agree on. Good is constructive action and thought.Evil is destructive action and thought.
Major Doctrines
The Secret Doctrine: Xenu
Videoclip
www.scientology.org
Free Personality Test
Auditing
Spiritual counselingGet rid of unwanted emotions and habitsNo one will tell you what is wrong with youYou realize yourselfYou become more and more YOU
Lectures and sessions are required to reach the “clear” stageARC triangleSocial and Antisocial personalityPractical and simpleYOU can do it
Lectures
All over the world: Asia, Europe, South and North America, Oceania, and even AfricaMinistry in GhanaAll kinds of prestigious professions
Our Community
You can find us in...
Milan, ItalyTokyo, JapanBogot, ColombiaBasel, SwitzerlandSydney, AustraliaAdvanced Org & Saint Hill EuropeClearwater, FloridaPortland, OregonPretoria, GautengCambridge, OntarioPadova, ItalyTel Aviv, IsraelLos Gatos, CaliforniaBuffalo, New YorkPhoenix, ArizonaDenver, ColoradoSan Jose, CaliforniaOrange County, CaliforniaGreater Cincinnati
Sacramento, CaliforniaHamburg, GermanyInglewood, CaliforniaSt. Paul, MinnesotaTampa, FloridaMoscow, RussiaMelbourne, AustraliaSeattle, WashingtonPasadena, CaliforniaMexico City, MexicoLos Angeles, CaliforniaJohannesburg, South AfricaLas Vegas, NevadaQubec City, CanadaBrussels, BelgiumWashington, DCRome, ItalyNashville, TennesseeDallas, TexasMalm, Sweden
Berlin, GermanyLondon, United KingdomNew YorkMadrid, SpainSan Francisco, CaliforniaJohannesburg, South AfricaTour of the Center of Scientology of Tel Aviv
Come anytime! We have plenty videos and books ready for you!
Strong Points21400164 Eun Bin Kim
mental illness is from past include previous life.therapy which looks like scientific, logical -> E-METER
1.Greater happiness by scientific treatment.
http://ocmb.xenu.net/ocmb/viewtopic.php?t=16203
Freedom of Drug ex) Narconon program Anti-Drug programFreedom of crime ex) Criminon program
2. Free from all kinds of social evil for peaceful world.
http://thefoundingchurch.org/description-and-purpose-of-criminon-new-life-dc-inc
https://narconon1.wordpress.com/category/narconon-hello/
Church in HollywoodAnd many celebritiesAnd strong community
3. Strong fellowship and sense of belonging
http://gawker.com/a-comprehensive-updated-list-of-every-celebrity-linked-1694554276
Not only hollywood but also various society, they have variety of meetihgs.Working on 3,200 professions,More than 11,000 churches mission/groupsAcross 184 nations.
3. Strong fellowship and sense of belonging
Man is immortal spiritual being.His experience extedns well beyond a single lietimeHis capabilties are unlimited, even if not presently. Through education of scientology“Age of searching, defining solutions, ourselves, the truth. An age in which the predictability of science and wisdom of religion combine = age of ANSWERS”
4. Unlimited capabilities of human
Weak Points21100096 Sun Yeob Kim
Scientology’s doctrine = An unscientific, man-made DoctrineNo scientific evidence ex) E-METER
1. Pseudoscience
Criminals under the Operation. Operation Snow WhiteOperation FreakoutOwn Intelligence Bureau. Ex) Office of Special Affairs(1982~)
2. Immorality
Don’t allow meeting family. Own educational facilities in a vacuum, Own secret languageHollywood Project
3. Blind faith
Ask a lot of moneyDiscrimination as to the celebrities and the general believersChurch of scientology as religious organization
4. $cientology
ChristianAlternative
21200323 Han Sol Park
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God
1. Pseudoscience/Jesus is the truth
2 Cor 5:10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.
2. Immorality/Judgement
Hos 6:3Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him.
3. Blind faith/Acknowledging the Lord
Acts 15:9God promised that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be blessed and saved.
4. $cientology/God is fair
Q&A
1. Can Scientology be defined as a religion? Why or Why not?
2. On base of Christian Worldview, how can we harmonize science with faith within our lives?
Open Questions