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Scientology is a set of religious beliefs created by science fiction writer l. The religious movement known as scientology originated in the united states with the 1950 publication of dianetics. In 1952, he expanded upon the success of dianetics by creating scientology. In the 1960s, scientology was expanding fast enough that it. Going clear, lawrence wrights book on scientology the new. List of books and articles about scientology online research. Scientologists sometimes use a dating system based on the books publication. Ron hubbard 19111986, was a popular science fiction writer who envisioned dianetics as an alternative to traditional therapy. F ew of the controversial new religious movements have received as much negative publicity or been investigated by so many government agencies, including the internal revenue service, the food and drug administration, and the federal bureau of investigation, as has. Hubbard initially developed a program of ideas called dianetics, which was. Church of scientology, philosophical religion founded by lafayette ronald hubbard, 191186, b. Ron hubbards religious organization used freedom of information act requests to find dirt on the cia and the military. Please participate by editing the article, and help us assess and improve articles to good and 1. Ron hubbard in the 1954, the church of scientology is by definition a cult, both regarding its religious beliefs and its behaviors and practices, especially those involving the coercion and isolation of members.

Scientology seems to always come under the media microscope. Scientology, at its core, is a selfhelp religion started by writer l. It is rooted in elements of buddhism, hinduism and a number of western philosophies, including aspects of christianity. Religionfacts does not necessarily endorse the contents of these books. Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practices first described in 1950 and organized as a movement in may 1952 by american author l. But despite its success, it is often misunderstood. A history of a new religion, published by princeton university press in 2011, explores the history of the church and asks how scholars should approach controversial religious groups. Inside scientology is journalist janet reitmans incredible booklength.

Celebrities such as tom cruise, john travolta, kirstie alley, and sonny bono are only a few of the hollywood faithful who actively endorse scientology. They claim 500,000 new converts per year the church of scientology,40th anniversary booklet, p. It should not be, however, the only issue over which we evaluate the germanamerican debate over scientology s religious claims. The workability of the drug treatment programs run through narconon, the criminon courses that inmates take i have seen their successes, they would mail them to me and i would see that they were doing great with the material. Ron hubbard as an extension of his earlier psychological theories of dianetics. Decision of march, 2000 registering scientology as a religious community in sweden article from le monde. This really was an eye opener and the whole setup is a lot worse than i imagined. Hubbard wrote a selfhelp book that explored the relationship between body and mind called dianetics in 1950.

Scientology is a religion, rules supreme court a woman who wants to marry in a church of scientology chapel has won a battle in the uks highest court. Nov 05, 2014 urban had been publishing research on scientology and other new religions since the 1990s. I like everyone else i suspect have seen documentaries and read various articles on scientology over the years. Scientology is probably one of the most successful new american faiths to have emerged in the past century. A new book delves into scientology lawrence wrights going clear.

Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practices first described in 1950 and organized as. Scientology book author reveals churchs inner workings. In addition to lewis, other contributors to the book include j. Inside scientology it is the most controversial religion in america, and the most mysterious. Scientology is a compilation book about the church of scientology and the new religious.

The modern science of mental health 1950 first set forth the basis of his philosophy, offering an alternative path to overcoming physical and mental stress. It explains why scientology is a religion, why some oppose it and why most support it. Scientology is a religion, rules supreme court telegraph. This 20th century religion is cloaked in mystery for many. The scientolog y symbol is composed of the letter s, which stands fo r scientol ogy, and the arc and krc triangles, two important concepts in sciento l ogy. We should be allowed to scrutinise and criticise it. The church of scientology cos claims to have over 8 million members with 2,318 churches and missions, in 107 countries. Articles about scientology best overall introduction and overview articles. This may be because some doctrine is reserved for the. Former members of scientologys sea org say the religious order pressured them to have abortions they did not want. As a person trained in religious studies, i find the debate about scientology s alleged religious nature to be an interesting and important one. A collection of handselected books on church of scientology, chosen on the basis of apparent usefulness and quality. Ron hubbard, the source and founder of scientology. Its followers believe theyre on a mission to save the universe but detractors call it a cult.

Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief looks at the world of the controversial church and the life of its. When i was first asked to pass judgment on the religious nature of scientology i conducted a small random sample survey of people participating in the activities of the church of scientology in vancouver, b. Urban defines scientology by the transparency of the institutions adoption of religious trappingsscientology is a selfconscious attempt to make a religion, that is, a concerted effort to use. Scientology poses as a religion but really is a ruthless global scam and aiming. Scientology religion article about scientology religion by. Controversy continues to rage around scientology, due mostly to the totalitarian and abusive nature of its practices. Hubbard wrote one of scientologys sacred texts, dianetics. Scientology and its discontents the chronicle of higher. How scientology and the cia waged war 40 years ago the. Drawing on ideas from buddhist and hindu religious philosophy, science fiction, and western concepts in psychology and science, l. The story of americas most secretive religion reitman, janet on. Ron hubbard produced a religion that sees all human beings as. Petersburg times has a long history of scientology coverage. The evolution and history of scientology raises serious and fundamental questions about freedoms and protections of religion and even what or who defines a religion.

News about religious cults, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Why cant we read the scientology book going clear in the uk. Today scientology boasts over 700 centers in 65 countries and is one of the wealthiest of the new religions. David miscavige, chairman of the church of scientology internationals religious technology center and the ecclesiastical leader of the church, dedicates a. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief looks at the. Intimately related to the religious question are human rights questions. Scientology book author reveals churchs inner workings reuters.

Mar 22, 2017 scientology is probably one of the most successful new american faiths to have emerged in the past century. It was published in march 2009 by oxford university press. The church of scientology is a recognized religious nonprofit in the united states, but it has run into trouble in many other countries. Ron hubbard, scientology is a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of ones true spiritual nature and ones relationship to self, family, groups, mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spiritual universe and the supreme being.

This book is within the scope of wikiproject religion, a project to improve wikipedia s articles on religionrelated subjects. For that, one should turn to the church of scientology, hugh urbans slim, thoughtful investigation of scientology as a uniquely american religious phenomenon, one whose history has a great deal. News about religious cults, including commentary and archival articles published in the new. Wright, who won a pulitzer for his book the looming tower about the history of alqaida. He always refers to scientology respectfully as the church. It is the most important collection of articles on scientology published so far in any language. Inside scientology is journalist janet reitmans incredible book length. Although a celebrity cult of the rich and famous, scientology intimidates and controls its rankandfile members. Jun 10, 2009 summary the church of scientology is a controversial new religion developed by l. Scientology, hollywood, and the prison of belief, makes clear that scientology is. Scientology is a compilation book about the church of scientology and the new religious movement scientology, edited by james r. In recent years, the church became the focus of an hbo documentary, going clear, based on an investigative book by the pulitzer.

Scientology is also americas most controversial religion. The handbook of scientology groups the collection of twentyfour essays into seven parts, focusing on introductory essays, scientology and marketplace religion, controversy, media treatments, sex and gender, disaffiliation and schisms, and the legacy of scientologys founder and sourcel. He is also the author of over a hundred articles and book chapters. List of books and articles about scientology online. Jun 20, 2019 david miscavige, chairman of the church of scientology internationals religious technology center and the ecclesiastical leader of the church, dedicates a church in auckland, new zealand, in 2017. Dec 11, 20 scientology is a religion, rules supreme court a woman who wants to marry in a church of scientology chapel has won a battle in the uks highest court. On august 19, 2009, tommy davis, the chief spokesperson for the church of scientology international, received a letter from the film director and. The full body of knowledge that comprises the scientology religion is contained in more than forty million spoken and written words on the subjectall by l. Scientology appears to be more about control, money and reeling in various celebs to network and hob nob with each other.

Nov 10, 2005 the following is an overview of the basic beliefs of scientology. Exscientology member sues church and its leader alleging. The shift from dianetics to scientology included a focus on humans as immortal souls thetans, in scientology terminology that are trapped. The book is a look inside the world of scientology and the life of its founder, l. In the united kingdom, for example, a longstanding ruling that the church was not a religious organization was just overturned in 20. Sciento logy is a body of reli gious beliefs and practices first described in 1950 and organized as a movement in may 1952 by american author l. All are available for purchase on click book images for details. Hubbard initially developed a program of ideas called dianetics, which was distributed through the dianetics foundation. Written in january 1969, a summary on scientology for scientists provides an overview of not only the difficulties in scientific research as applied to the humanities, but how l. Hubbard then incorporated the church of scientology in 1953. Urban, a professor of religious studies at ohio state university, provides a fascinating account of how a healing practice called dianetics came to.