CESNUR on Scientology

The CESNUR Center for Studies on New Religions presents information on the Scientoogy religion. A number of religious experts have done in depth studies and have come and observed the activities of the Churches of Scientology.

One of these religious experts, J. Gordon Melton, wrote a book on the subject entitled The Church of Scientology (Studies in Contemporary Religions). I found a lot of information about this book, if you take a look at the last link. This is actually an extract from the book.

Its an interesting view.

I never reported back -- however, the grand opening of the Church of Scientology Madrid was spectacular, with guest speakers Mr. David Miscavige of the Religious Technology Center and Mr. Tom Cruise, who needs no introduction.



Mr David Miscavige has officiated at many openings and very often is the Master of Ceremonies at international Scientology events.

Guess what I just found out! (I'm probably the last to learn, because it was all over the news last week). Tom Cruise (my favorite) is coming back to Madrid to attend the grand opening of the new Church of Scientology of Spain.

He was in Madrid last week for the premier of Colateral (terrific film) and announced he'd be back for the grand opening.

I have friends who have gone over to help. What an exciting time.

This is great news for Spain and Madrid, because Scientology has so much to offer the community and the individual in Spain.

Here's an invitation in Spanish for anyone in Madrid who has found my blog. I hope you can attend!


Cordialmente tengo el honor de informarle que Tom Cruise va a estar en la apertura de la nueva Sede de la Iglesia de Cienciología en España en Madrid Iglesia de Cienciología en España en Madrid. Esta será el próximo 18 de septiembre de 2004 a las 4:30 de la tarde.

Todas las personas que quieran asistir a la apertura están corodialmente invitadas.

Recursos de Web Sites de Cienciología

Cienciología: soluciones eficaces
Cienciología: soluciones eficaces - fomentando la alfabetización y la educación
La Iglesia de Cienciología en España: Etica y Libertad
¿Es Cienciología una religión?
L. Ronald Hubbard, Fundador de la religión de Cienciología - Cienciología

Another area of the world where there is rapid expansion is the Church of Scientology of Madrid, Spain.


NEW BUILDING FOR THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY MADRID


Scientology Spain is an area where a lot is happening. For those who speak spanish here are some web sites that will be of interest:

Cienciologia Links

Fundador de la religion de Cienciologia

Dianetica y la Iglesia de la Ciencologia


There are also some sites about Dianetics in Madrid:

Dianética: La Ciencia Moderna de la Salud Mental

Asociación Civil de Dianética Madrid

Dianetica y la Iglesia de la Ciencologia


In English, here are similar sites for Scientology in Spain:

Legal Win for Church of Scientology Spain

Human Right Office Servicing Scientology Madrid




Captains of the Church of Scientology Madrid Soccer Team.

Soccer Team Supports Scientology Madrid

Location of Current Church of Scientology Madrid

Scientology Madrid, Spain Homepages:

How to find Members of Scientology Spain

José Manuel Iglesias Moreno - Cienciologia en Madrid

Carmen Veiga en Cienciologia en Madrid, Espana

Pilar Guiterrez Teixeira

Carmen Valero Lázaro

Herminia Toral de Perez

Other Church of Scientology Locations in Spanish:

Directory for Scientology Churches in Spanish Speaking Countries

Directorio de la Organizacion de Cienciologia

A Directory of web sites to many Church of Scientology sites, including Scientology Madrid

Scientology in Europe and the Advanced Organziation and Saint Hill AOSHEU)

AOSHEU (AOSH EU) is located in Copenhagen, in the heart of the downtown area - just a few blocks from the magnificant Tivoli gardens. You can see the nightly fireworks display from the fourth and fifth floors of the beautiful AOSH EU building.

The church was established in the late 1960's and was completely refurbished a few years ago. It is a stunning building. Clean Skandinavian design and with a warmth that is also typical of Copenhagen and it sister Scandinavian states.

Many of the staff at AOSH EU are bi-lingual or mult-lingual, which helps when you are ministering Scientology training and counseling to people throughout Europe.

More Information on AOSHEU (AOSH EU)

Scientology on Two Coasts
AOSH EU posting
Fortgeschrittenen Organisation für Europa - AOSH EU
Organizzazione Avanzata per l'Europa - AOSH EU
Advanced Organization & Saint Hill Europe - AOSH EU
はじめに - AOSH EU
Elôszó - AOSH EU
Предисловие - Что такое Саентология?
וא - AOSH EU
Avancerede Organisation for Europa, København - AOSH EU

The Freewinds motor vessel, while sailing the Carribean also hosts conferences,
conventions, concerts and other community events.

Here is more information about the Freewinds:

Freewinds

Here are some photos of the Freewinds:

Freewinds
More Freewinds Photos

The "Freewinds" sails the Carribean and with her home port being Curacao. The "Freewinds" contributes to the colorful environment of this part of the world:

Freewinds Jazz

Freewinds Jazz Concert

Freewinds Curacao Jazz

The ship also call in at Bonaire Freewinds in Bonaire

and Barbados Freewinds in Barbados

Freewinds in Bridgetown

Here are details of this motor vessel's important function for Scientologists --being the place they can attain the highest levels of spiritual advancement.

Freewinds

The Freewinds, the Flag Ship Service Organization

Freewinds Virtual Tour

Not to be confused with a British yacht charter company:

Freewinds
The Freewinds

More information can be seen on my blog specifically about the Freewinds:

Freewinds

I have been asked what Scientologists believe about God.

The Scientology religion is non-denominational and doesn't tell people what they should believe.

I think one of the best descriptions is in this article here:

Scientology Belief in Diety

Personally, I have no preconceived idea. The concept of God is a very personal thing and I believe people should be allowed to have their own opinions.