Science of Scientology

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Scientology was founded in 1954 and is based on the teachings of author L. Ron Hubbard. The word scientology literally means “the study of truth” and those are what the teachings of Scientology are based off of. Scientology is also the study of the handling of one’s spirit in relationship to itself, others, and all of life. The religion stems from certain core truths. One of Scientology’s core truths deals with the idea that all people are immortal. We are spiritual beings whose existence spans well beyond a single lifetime.

More recently Scientology has become a religion of the stars. More and more celebrity personalities are giving money and joining the church. Some critics/sources have claimed that Scientology’s founder L. Ron Hubbard has been petitioning to recruit celebrities from the very beginning. There has been talk that he also offered merits in the church to those who did bring them in. Whether or not this is the case it seems as though this religion has started becoming somewhat of a trend on the red carpet along with religions such as Kabala. It is the church itself, which complicates its reputation. They are widely known for being discrete and secretive with this practices which opens them up for criticism from those on the outside. They are also exclusive which is hard for people to understand unless they really delve into the world of Scientology.

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There aren’t any really prominent fashion trends when it comes to Scientology. The religion itself is what has seemed to become the trend. Celebrities are seen out and about and it seems as though it is clear to the tabloids who is part of the group. Many times you will see members of the church going out together. The most well known Scientology couple at this point is Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (TomKat). They are also the couple that has caused the most controversy when it comes to their religion. Many have speculated that Tom is over controlling and brainwashing Katie into joining the church. This element only makes the church seem that much more mysterious.

John Travolta is also another big name in Scientology. There are upwards towards 70 names in Hollywood that are all part of the church of Scientology. They do not believe in things such as prescription medication, which alone separates them from the drug crazed world their peers are in.

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Scientology has not necessarily become a part of culture but culture has become a large part of scientology. The mass amount of people that they are brining in due to their popularity in the celebrity world is impressive. The reason that religion has not become a prominent part of our culture like Christianity or Judaism is because of their quiet ways. The members of the church are asked to keep their practices secret from everybody and people respect this. When Tom Cruise was featured in a video clip talking about his religion the church immediately threatened to sue the media outlets if they did not remove the evidence immediately.

They do not wear jewelry such as they do in Kabala or Christianity. To some points it seems less like a religion and more like a cult. They have levels to their training and they want people to experience these as opposed to know what they are getting into beforehand. The religion is trying to make people come and learn about their spirit and self and by not disclosing any of the information about their religion they are doing just that. They draw people in with their claims of a better, more productive lifestyle.