Scientology Video Site

Scientology.org has just been transformed into a multi-language video channel with hours of videos about every aspect of the Scientology religion.

These video clips are anywhere from 30 seconds to 6 or 8 minutes long and all together they present such a clear picture of the Scientology religion.

So far, my favorite is the clip of Scientologists talking about Scientology (it's under the section on Beliefs and Practices).

I am thrilled to have something so clear and comprehensive I can send anyone to, to find out about Scientology!



^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}

L. Ron Hubbard's Birthday

Today is the birthday of L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Dianetics and Scientology. Today Scientologists all over the world will be celebrating and acknowledging the contribution to their lives that Ron has made.

Here are just a few blog posts from Scientologists:
From Julia: Happy Birthday, L. Ron Hubbard
From Grahame: Happy Birthday, L. Ron Hubbard
From "the Life Repairman"
Scientology Mission of Seattle
Why is L. Ron Hubbard My Friend? (from 2007 - Spanish)
Why are you glad that he lived? (Spanish)

The Discoveries of Dianetics, by L. Ron Hubbard

I just found a great article by L. Ron Hubbard that is online! It is called "The Discoveries of Dianetics." Dianetics was the forerunner of Scientology. The discoveries made in Dianetics and then its practice led to further discoveries that ended up with the spiritual technology of Scientology.

Here is a quote from the article:

Accumulated physical pain and loss brings about a reduction of consciousness, a reduction of physical health and a reduction of the will to live to a point where the organism actively, if often slyly, seeks death.

Erase or nullify the physical pain, the losses of a lifetime, and vitality returns.

The vitality of living, of seeking higher levels of survival, is life itself.

Scientology Books In Libraries

Over the last several years there has been a major campaign within the Church to put Scientology books into libraries all over the world. (Such as here in the Boston Public Library System). A great deal of time and effort has gone into this. So if you want to find out about Scientology, go to your local library and check out a book such as

Problems of Work
Scientology: A New Slant On Life
Self Analysis
Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought
Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health

These are all great beginning books. I've put them into a rough order of how easy they are to read. This is totally a personal estimate, so if anyone thinks the order should be different you can post your own sequence in a comment.

What is Scientology?

Julia attempts to answer the question "What is Scientology?" on her blog: So...What is Scientology?

The idea that Scientology is an "applied religious philosophy" is sometimes hard for people in the western world to grasp, because the dominant religions in the west are based on belief rather than practical application that leads to a specific result. (Not that there is anything wrong with belief.)

Scientology is a "practical" religion. The knowledge it contains is for use in everyday life. Probably the best place to see this is in the Scientology Handbook, which contains a ton of practical methods that are easy to understand and use. Check it out.

^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}

Who is Scientology Open to?

Good question and one with a simple answer. The Church of Scientology Mission of Seattle has covered it in this article: Who Scientology is open to?

They also have a great set of links to Scientology Churches and Missions

^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}

Criticism of Scientology

"Do the right thing" has written an excellent article on criticism (a word that covers a multitude of sins) of Scientology. Criticism of Scientology

"Do the right thing" refers to an article in the Way to Happiness about thinking for yourself. Here is another great article on the same subject: Personal Integrity by L. Ron Hubbard

^{"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow." — Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard}