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The Church of Scientology is a controversial, relatively new religion developed by L. Ron Hubbard as an extension of his earlier psychological theories of Dianetics. Drawing on ideas from Buddhist and Hindu religious philosophy, science fiction, and Western concepts in psychology and science, L. Ron Hubbard produced a religion that sees all human beings as immortal spirits (thetans) who have forgotten their identity and become deceived by the very universe they mentally emanated in order to amuse themselves. Scientology claims it can free the thetan to realize his or her true nature and powers through certain controversial procedures that allegedly heal the mind and free the spirit." - From "Is Scientology Compatible With Christianity?" by John Weldon
The Church of Scientology is a commercial enterprise that masquerades as a religion, and that increasingly acts like a hate group. Scientology has a long history of hate and harassment activities, which - along with lying and deception - are condoned and encouraged in the cult's own "scriptures." This is why Apologetics Index classifies the organization as a hate group. (Please see: Church of Scientology)
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out
that there's a major fundamental problem with the L. Ron
Hubbard-founded Church of Scientology: Scientologists believe
they're little gods.
The "religion" is based exclusively upon Hubbard's
research, writings and recorded lectures - all of which constitute
the scriptures of the religion.
Like so many other religions around the world,
Scientology completely misses the mark. Its concept is totally
transparent in that it caters to the "Me" people who idolize only
themselves and the almighty dollar. Scientologists believe man is
in control of himself and his environment; there is no God, per
se -- just a "Supreme Being" whom they do not worship; man is an
immortal spiritual being who is basically good and righteous; his
experience extends well beyond a single lifetime; and his
capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized.
This ideology would certainly prompt the following
questions for Christian believers:
- Since L. Ron Hubbard's words are "scripture," is he also "the
Supreme Being?" Did he die for you to give you eternal salvation?
If not, how do you really know you're "saved?" Are you willing to
risk your soul for that belief?
- You mention the word "God" in your creed, specifying that the
laws of God forbid man to destroy his own kind, etc. Does this
mean that you believe that God created you? If so, why do you
adhere to the "scripture" of L. Ron, instead of the words of God
Himself?
- If you believe God created you, why do you refuse to "bow
down" to Him?
- If you believe in a Supreme Being, why does your religion
focus totally on "self?" Why would a "Supreme Being" create
people who care nothing about the Creator?
- Included in one of the "Church's" goals is your desire to
"free the world from declining moral values." In the 40 years of
the existence of the Church of Scientology, can you honestly say
you have made a moral impact on the world? If so, how come we are
more decadent than ever, and how come most of this decadence is
perpetrated by your own followers comprised largely of Hollywood
movie and television stars?
The entire religion is man-made and based upon
"self." How can that possibly answer the questions of "Who am
I?", "Where did I come from?", "What is the meaning of life?",
and "What happens when I die?" The only viable response is, man
could NOT have created himself, and therefore HAD to be created
by God. Who am I and where did I come from? I am a child of God,
created in His own image. Period. What happens when I die?
Depending on my choice (the God-given choice to believe or not to
believe that Jesus died in exchange for my sins), I will either
go to heaven or hell -- as is clearly outlined in the Bible. My
soul will not wander around waiting to invade another's body.
Given man's selfish nature, it is not surprising
that those who follow the concept of Scientology have chosen to
allow a human being to dictate their beliefs and doctrines
(although human thoughts, activities, and "religions" have gotten
our world into trouble time and time again -- to wit: Hitler,
Stalin, Mlosovic, the KKK, David Koresh, Jim Jones, etc.). Man
has several times brought this world to the brink of extinction.
When will he realize he cannot govern himself without the
guidance of God?
God warns us against "human thinking" throughout
the Bible:
1 Corinthians 2:13-15: But a natural man
does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are
foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they
are spiritually appraised.
Colossians 2:7-9: See to it that no one
takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which
depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world
rather than on Christ.
Colossians 2:21-23: These are all destined
to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and
teachings.
Colossians 2: 8-10: See to it that no one
takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which
depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world
rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the
Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in
Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
Scientology dictates that mankind can only achieve
spiritual salvation by following Scientology and the path it
outlines. The Bible says otherwise:
John 14:5-7: Jesus answered, "I am the way
and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me."
Along that same vein God said:
Exodus 22:19-21: Whoever sacrifices to any
god other than the LORD must be destroyed...
Exodus 20:2-4: You shall have no other gods
before me.
Matthew 16:23-25: Then Jesus said to his
disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself
and take up his cross and follow me."
Deuteronomy 6:13-15: Do not follow other
gods, the gods of the peoples around you...
Scientology espouses, "A civilization without
insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can
prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where man is free
to rise to greater heights, are the aims of Scientology." In the
40 years of the church's existence, can they honestly say they've
done away with war or criminals? If anything, we have more of
both! In the existence of mankind, there have only been about
three hundred years of peace. Man simply cannot live together
without fighting. Like God says, it's our nature. That "love thy
neighbor" thing will never happen the way it's supposed to until
Jesus returns. (Although, since followers of Scientology are in
charge of themselves and the environment, perhaps they can stop
it?)
Scientologists also insist "there is no aspect of
life that cannot be improved through the application of
Scientology principles." Really? Then how come Hollywood's finest
are committing some major sins (according to GOD's laws) and
doing their level best into leading others astray (i.e.,
homosexuality is okay now-never mind that God repeatedly calls it
an abomination; marriage is temporary and divorces are the norm
now-never mind that God hates divorce; cussing is okay now-never
mind that God commands us to keep our mouths clean; murder is
okay if you're the product of past abuse or whatever-never mind
that He commands us to not kill; getting rich and/or famous by
hook or by crook is okay now-never mind that we are commanded not
to have false idols, etc., etc.).
"Man is in control of himself and his environment?"
Not, according to God:
Exodus 4:10-12: The LORD said to him, "Who
gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him
sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD?
Deuteronomy 7:3-5: ...for they will
turn your sons away from following me to serve other gods, and
the LORD's anger will burn against you and will quickly destroy
you.
Genesis 24:25-27: Then the man bowed down
and worshiped the LORD...
Romans 14:10-12: For it is written, "AS I
LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE
SHALL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD."
Scientology teaches that man is immortal. Here's
what God says:
Genesis 6:2-4: Then the LORD said, "My
Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his
days will be a hundred and twenty years."
Scientology teaches that man is basically good and
righteous. God says differently:
Genesis 6:4-6: The LORD saw how great man's
wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of
the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.
This "religion" is totally man-made and is
therefore invalid, according to God's Scripture. Scientology is
no better than most of the world's other religions-like them,
Scientologists are doing nothing but spreading Satan's lies! What
they are touting is nothing short of blasphemy.
Scientology has gained so much popularity, in
short, because it's strictly "me" oriented; it allows everyone to
do their own thing; and, no one has to follow God's rules. One
can only pray that the followers of this totally man-made
religion will allow the God of the universe to open their
spiritual eyes and allow them to see the reality of John 12:35:
"...The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is
going."
(For more detailed information about Scientology, please see: Church of Scientology.)
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