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survival on the majority of the eight aspects or dynamics

of life are good, and those which destroy or deny these

aspects of life are evil. Decisions are then based on

enhancing the majority of these dynamics of life.

'Good' may be defined as constructive. 'Evil' may be

defined as destructive.

4. 8 Does Scientology believe man is sinful?

It is a basic tenet of Scientology that man is basically

good, but that he is aberrated (capable of erring or

departing from rational thought or behavior) and

therefore commits harmful acts or sins, thus reducing his

awareness and potential power.

Through Scientology he can confront his actions, erase

the ignorance and aberration which surrounds them and

know and experience truth again.

All religions seek truth. Freedom of the spirit is only

to be found on the road to truth.

Sin is composed, according to Scientology, of lies and

hidden actions and is therefore untruth.

4. 9 Will Scientology put one in control of his mind?

Yes. As you are a spiritual being, quite separate from

your mind and your body, Scientology will help *you*

achieve a far better command over your mind, just as it

helps you to intelligently control all aspects of your

life.

4. 10 Is Scientology about the mind?

No. Scientology is about the individual himself as

separate and distinct from the mind. Dianetics concerns

the mind and contains the most advanced technology of the

mind man has.

4. 11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?

Scientology addresses you -- not your mind, not your

body, but you.

Scientologists have found that the spirit is

*potentially* superior to material things, and that the

spirit, i. e. you, if cleansed of past traumas,

transgressions and aberrations, can make miraculous

changes in the physical universe that would not otherwise

be possible.

4. 12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the

body?

Before entering Scientology many people experience the

feeling of looking down on one's body, and by achieving

greater spiritual awareness through Scientology, this

experience becomes nothing out of the ordinary.

Scientology believes that man is not his body, his mind

or his brain. He, a spiritual force, energizes the

physical body and his life.

Scientology proved, for the first time, that man was a

spiritual being, not an animal.

4. 13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?

Reincarnation is a definite system and is not part of

Scientology. It is a fact that unless one begins to

handle aberrations built up in past lives, he doesn't

progress.

The definition of the term 'reincarnation' has been

altered from its original meaning. The word has come to

mean " to be born again in different life forms, " whereas

its actual definition is " to be born again into the flesh

or into another body. "

Today in Scientology, many people have certainty that

they have lived lives prior to their current one. These

are referred to as past lives, not as reincarnation.

Individuals are free to believe this or not; past lives

are not a dogma in Scientology, but generally Scientolo

gists, during their auditing, experience a past life and

then *know* for themselves that they have lived before.

To believe one had a physical or other existence prior to

the identity of the current body is not a new concept -

but it is an exciting one.

In Scientology, you are given the tools to handle upsets

and aberrations from past lives that adversely affect you

in present time, thus freeing you to live a much happier

life.

4. 14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?

It does. However, Scientologists also believe in the

principle that exchange is necessary. If a person only

receives and never gives, he will not be a happy person

and will lose his own self-respect. Therefore, any

Scientology-sponsored charity programs also encourage

those receiving the charity to make some form of

contribution by helping others so that self-respect can

be maintained.

4. 15 Does Scientology hold any political views?

Scientology is nonpolitical. By its Creed, " All men have

inalienable rights to conceive, choose, assist or support

their own organizations, churches and governments. "

Scientologists are free to hold their own political

views, vote for the candidates of their choice, etc., and

are not given direction from the Church as to what

position to take on political issues or candidates. The

Church believes there should be separation of church and

state.

4. 16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?

Yes, there are many children who participate in

Scientology. There are no age restrictions as to who can

take Scientology courses or receive auditing. Some

churches also deliver special courses and study programs

specifically designed for young people. If the person is

below the legal age, he must first get written consent

from his parents or guardian to take Scientology

services. Scientologists generally want their children to

have Scientology available to them so are quite agreeable

to have their children take Scientology services.

4. 17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?

L. Ron Hubbard has written a great deal about raising

children. In Scientology, children are recognized as

people who should be given all the respect and love

granted adults.

Scientologists believe children should be encouraged to

contribute to family life, not just be " seen and not

heard" as the old saying goes. Children are spiritual

beings, and as such they need to exchange with those

around them in order to thrive and live productive, happy

lives. For more information on handling children, the

book _Child Dianetics_ and the course " How to Be a

Successful Parent" are recommended.

Most children raised in good Scientology homes are above

average in ability and quickly begin to understand how

and why people act as they do. Life thus becomes a lot

safer and happier for them.

4. 18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?

One can and indeed one should. Scientology enables you to

think for yourself. There is no purpose served in

studying Scientology because someone else wants you to.

But if you've taken a good look at your life and have

decided that you want to make it better, the best thing

is to start and find out for yourself what Scientology

can do for you. One should read one of the basic books by

L. Ron Hubbard, such as _Dianetics: The Modern Science of

Mental Health_ or _Scientology: The Fundamentals of

Thought_.

What is real in Scientology for you is what you find in

it that is real for you.

4. 19 What is the Scientology cross?

It is an eight-pointed cross representing the eight parts

or dynamics of life through which each individual is

striving to survive. These parts are: the urge toward

existence as self, as an individual; the urge to survive

through creativity, including the family unit and the

rearing of children; the urge to survive through a group

of individuals or as a group; the urge toward survival

through all mankind and as all mankind; the urge to

survive as life forms and with the help of life forms

such as animals, birds, insects, fish and vegetation; the

urge to survive of the physical universe, by the physical

universe itself and with the help of the physical

universe and each one of its component parts; the urge to

survive as spiritual beings or the urge for life itself

to survive; the urge toward existence as infinity. To be

able to live happily with respect to each of these

spheres of existence is symbolized by the Scientology

cross.

As a matter of interest, the cross as a symbol predates

Christianity.

4. 20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?

Scientologists celebrate several major holidays annually.

These include the birthday of L. Ron Hubbard (March 13);

the date marking the initial publication of _Dianetics_

(May 9); Auditor's Day, in honor of all auditors (second

Sunday in September); and the International Association

of Scientologists Anniversary, to mark the founding of

this organization which unites, supports and protects the

Scientology religion and Scientologists in all parts of

the world (October 7).

Additionally, each local country or area may observe its

own significant dates, such as the founding of the church

in its area or the opening of the first Dianetics or

Scientology organization in that country. Members of the

Church also observe traditional religious holidays such

as Christmas.

5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER

5. 1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?

No. L. Ron Hubbard passed away on January 24, 1986, but

he remains with us in spirit and through the legacy of

his technology and its continual application around the

globe.

5. 2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?

L. Ron Hubbard is the Founder of Dianetics and

Scientology and the author of its scriptures. His

research on the mind and life is recorded in the tens of

millions of words on the subject of the human spirit

which comprise Dianetics and Scientology philosophy. His

works cover subjects as diverse as drug rehabilitation,

education, marriage and family, success at work,

administration, art and many other aspects of life.

His best-selling self-help book _Dianetics: The Modern

Science of Mental Health_ alone has sold millions and

millions of copies and has continued to appear on the New

York Times and other best-seller lists around the world

over four decades after its original publication.

Testimony to the applicability and workability of his

discoveries are the millions of happy and successful

people and the hundreds of Dianetics and Scientology

churches, missions and groups internationally.

L. Ron Hubbard dedicated his life to helping others. He

saw that times needed to change, and he created a

workable technology so that needed changes could occur

for millions of people. He departed his body on January

24, 1986 leaving with us his life's work which is

continued today through the application of his

discoveries which help millions around the world.

5. 3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?

L. Ron Hubbard founded the Scientology philosophy. A

group of Scientologists then formed the first Church of

Scientology in Los Angeles in 1954.

Mr. Hubbard ran the early Dianetics and Scientology

organizations until 1966, when he retired from running

them on a day-to-day basis and turned this function over

to Scientology Church executives. He continued to take an

interest in the Church's expansion and advised on

administrative matters when specifically asked for

advice, but he mainly spent his time researching the

upper levels of Scientology and codifying the technology.

5. 4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?

L. Ron Hubbard recorded the results of all his research

in writing, on film or in taped lectures so that the

technology would be preserved. As a result, Scientology

has continued to expand, and its future survival is

assured.

All great religious leaders of the past have died. Their

work flourishes. Men die. Wisdom and ideas do not.

5. 5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when

others didn't?

He applied to himself the principles he had found.

5. 6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?

No. He received no royalties from the fees paid to

Scientology organizations for training and processing. In

fact, L. Ron Hubbard forgave Scientology churches a

thirteen-million-dollar debt in 1966 when he retired as

Executive Director.

He made his money from the royalties on his books. One

book alone, _Dianetics_, has sold *millions* of copies,

and his total book sales of both fiction and nonfiction are

in excess of one hundred million copies around the world,

including more than twenty national best-sellers in the

1980s. In fact, Mr. Hubbard's books still sell by the

millions each year and the royalties from the sale of

these books and his life's fortune were willed to the

Church to help ensure the future application of his

technology to the betterment of mankind.

5. 7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?

L. Ron Hubbard was one of those fortunate people who

never made problems over money. He inherited some wealth

at an early age, but in the early 193Os became one of the

highest paid writers in America long before _Dianetics_.

He was a millionaire several times over from his book

royalties. His public book sales continue to be

astronomical.

5. 8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?

He simply cared enough to want it and had the

intelligence and persistence to research and find it.

Few men have been trained in all the Eastern philosophies

and in the highest levels of Western science as well.

Knowing that his research was only as valuable as it

provided workable solutions to man's problems, he tested

all of his discoveries and found the most effective

methods for applying the results of his research. His

workable methods enabled him to continue research into

higher and higher realms of spiritual awareness.

5. 9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus

Christ?

No. L. Ron Hubbard personally stated he was a man as

others are men. He was a much-loved friend and teacher

and continues to be respected and loved.

5. 10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?

Yes. In order to map the route for others he had to make

it himself.

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End of " A SCIENTOLOGY CATECHISM"

[File 1 of 3]

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(Note: In the orginal text, italics were used to show emphasis or to indicate that a word is being defined. Italics denoting emphasis are shown here with *asterisks* surrounding the word, and italicized words that were being defined, are shown here with 'single quotes'. My comments are in [square brackets]. )

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" A SCIENTOLOGY CATECHISM"

[File 2 of 3]

Part Nine of _What is Scientology? _

1. ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS [Located in file 1 of 3]

1. 1 What does the word 'Scientology' mean?

1. 2 What is Scientology about?

1. 3 How did Scientology start?

1. 4 How come it's all based on one man's work?

1. 5 Why is Scientology called a religion?

1. 6 Why is Scientology a church?

2. WHAT SCIENTOLOGY DOES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL [Located in file 1 of 3]

2. 1 How does Scientology work?

2. 2 What does Scientology accomplish?

2. 3 What claims are made for Scientology?

2. 4 How do people get into Scientology?

3. SCIENTOLOGY AND OTHER PRACTICES [Located in file 1 of 3]

3. 1 Is Scientology like hypnotism, meditation, psychotherapy or

other mental therapies?

3. 2 Is Scientology a secret society?

3. 3 In what way does Scientology differ from other religions

and religious philosophies?

3. 4 Does Scientology interfere with other religions?

3. 5 What does Scientology think of other religions?

3. 6 What does Scientology have to say about Christianity?

4. SCIENTOLOGY BELIEFS [Located in file 1 of 3]

4. 1 Is man a spirit?

4. 2 How does one know man is a spirit?

4. 3 What is the Scientology concept of God?

4. 4 Can't God be the only one to help man?

4. 5 Does Scientology believe in brotherly love?

4. 6 Why do Scientologists want to help people?

4. 7 Does Scientology recognize good and evil?

4. 8 Does Scientology believe man is sinful?

4. 9 Will Scientology put man in control of his mind?

4. 10 Is Scientology about the mind?

4. 11 Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?

4. 12 Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the

body?

4. 13 Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?

4. 14 Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?

4. 15 Does Scientology hold any political views?

4. 16 Can children participate in Scientology? How?

4. 17 What does Scientology say about the raising of children?

4. 18 Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?

4. 19 What is the Scientology cross?

4. 20 What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?

5. SCIENTOLOGY'S FOUNDER [Located in file 1 of 3]

5. 1 Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive?

5. 2 Who was L. Ron Hubbard?

5. 3 What was L. Ron Hubbard's role in the Church?

5. 4 Has L. Ron Hubbard's death affected the Church?

5. 5 How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when

others didn't?

5. 6 Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology?

5. 7 Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire?

5. 8 How is it that one man could discover so much information?

5. 9 Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was Jesus

Christ?

5. 10 Did L. Ron Hubbard go Clear?

6. SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES [Located in file 2 of 3]

6. 1 How do Scientologists view life?

6. 2 What moral codes do Scientologists live by?

6. 3 What is Scientology's view on drugs?

6. 4 Why are there so many young people on staff in Scientology?

6. 5 Do you have any special dietary laws or rules against

smoking or drinking in Scientology?

6. 6 Do Scientologists use medical doctors?

6. 7 In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one's

individuality?

6. 8 What benefits can one get from Scientology?

6. 9 What is Scientology's system of ethics?

6. 10 What does 'clear the planet' mean?

6. 11 What does 'suppressive person' mean?

6. 12 What is disconnection?

6. 13 Is Scientology a cult?

6. 14 Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control?

6. 15 Does Scientology actively promote for new members?

6. 16 Does one really need Scientology to do well in life?

6. 17 Does one have to believe in Scientology?

6. 18 Why do Scientologists sometimes seem so intent on what

they are doing?

6. 19 What do the terms 'preclear', 'student' and 'auditor'

mean?

6. 20 What is the E-Meter(R) and how does it work?

7. THE ORGANIZATIONS OF SCIENTOLOGY [Located in file 2 of 3]

7. 1 Scientology is a philosophy. Why does it need to be

organized?

7. 2 How many people work in a Scientology church?

7. 3 How is Scientology organized?

7. 4 Where are Scientology churches located?

7. 5 What does a Scientology church or mission actually do?

7. 6 What is the Office of Special Affairs?

7. 7 What is the Flag Service Organization?

7. 8 What is the Flag Ship Service Organization?

7. 9 What is the Sea Organization?

7. 10 Is it true that people in the Sea Org sign a billion-year

contract?

7. 11 Why does Scientology have ministers? Are all

Scientologists ministers?

7. 12 What are field staff members?

7. 13 Why is everything copyrighted and trademarked in

Scientology? [7. 14 Does the IRS recognize Church organizations as non-profit

charitable organizations? ]

8. CHURCH FUNDING [Located in file 2 of 3]

8. 1 Why do Scientologists make donations?

8. 2 Why does one have to make donations to separate

organizations for their services?

8. 3 What about those who cannot afford to make donations for

services?

8. 4 Is the Church profit-making?

8. 5 How much does it cost to go Clear?

8. 6 How well paid are Scientology staff? [8. 6 Are donations made to the Church of Scientology tax

deductible in the United States? ]

9. SCIENTOLOGY BOOKS [Located in file 2 of 3]

9. 1 What is the best book for a beginning Scientologist to

read?

9. 2 Are the books difficult to understand?

9. 3 Where can L. Ron Hubbard's books be purchased?

9. 4 What books should one read to get information about:

9. 4. 1 Dianetics?

9. 4. 2 Basic Scientology principles?

9. 4. 3 Self-help, tests, and processes?

9. 4. 4 Handling the residual effects of drugs and toxins?

9. 4. 5 Basic principles of communication?

9. 4. 6 Predicting human behavior and understanding people?

9. 4. 7 How to increase success on the job?

9. 4. 8 Basic principles of organization?

9. 4. 9 Basic principles of management?

9. 4. 10 The principles of ethics and how to use them to

live a more productive life?

9. 4. 11 Study methods?

9. 4. 12 Procedures to increase one's spiritual awareness

and abilities?

9. 4. 13 Past lives and how they relate to this life?

9. 4. 14 The application of basic Scientology technology to

help others improve their lives?

9. 5 How can one get happiness out of a book?

10. DIANETICS [Located in file 2 of 3]

10. 1 What is Dianetics?

10. 2 What is the mind? Where is the mind?

10. 3 What is the difference between the analytical mind and the

reactive mind?

10. 4 What is the difference between Scientology and Dianetics?

11. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS COURSES [Located in file 3 of 3]

11. 1 What training should a person take first?

11. 2 What does one get out of Scientology and Dianetics

courses?

11. 3 How are Scientology and Dianetics training different from

studying philosophy or other religions?

11. 4 Should I get my auditing before I get trained?

11. 5 When can I take Scientology courses?

11. 6 How are Scientology courses run?

11. 7 When do I actually gain experience in auditing others?

11. 8 When can I take the Minister's Course?

11. 9 How long do courses take?

11. 10 Are Scientology Course Supervisors university trained?

12. SCIENTOLOGY AND DIANETICS AUDITING [Located in file 3 of 3]

12. 1 What is the difference between the auditing and training

routes in Scientology?

12. 2 Do all the people on staff in Scientology receive auditing

as well as training?

12. 3 Why does one have to wait six weeks for auditing if one

has been habitually using drugs?

12. 4 Will antibiotics prevent me from getting auditing?

12. 5 Is it okay to take any sort of drugs when you are in

Scientology?

12. 6 How many hours of auditing a day to people receive?

12. 7 Has the technology of auditing changed since the early

days of Scientology?

12. 8 What will I get out of auditing?

12. 9 Does auditing really work in all cases?

12. 10 What auditing handles physical pains or discomforts?

12. 11 What can auditing cure?

12. 12 Can one go exterior (be separate from the body) in

auditing?

13. THE STATE OF CLEAR [Located in file 3 of 3]

13. 1 What is Clear?

13. 2 How does one go Clear?

13. 3 How long does it take to go Clear?

13. 4 If one goes Clear, will he lose his emotions?

13. 5 What can you do when you are Clear?

13. 6 Are Clears perfect?

13. 7 Do Clears eat food and sleep?

13. 8 Do Clears get colds and get sick?

13. 9 If Clears no longer have a reactive mind, why do they

still need to get auditing?

14. THE STATE OF OPERATING THETAN [Located in file 3 of 3]

14. 1 What is meant by Operating Thetan (OT)?

14. 2 How would you describe the state of Operating Thetan?

14. 3 Why are the OT materials confidential?

15. A SCIENTOLOGY CAREER [Located in file 3 of 3]

15. 1 Can one audit as a career?

15. 2 Of what value would it be to have my child trained as an

auditor?

15. 3 Can one make Scientology a career in some other way than

by being a minister?

16. SCIENTOLOGY IN SOCIETY [Located in file 3 of 3]

16. 1 I've heard that Scientologists are doing good things for

society. What are some specific examples?

16. 2 Is Scientology active in Black communities and countries?

16. 3 Do doctors, schools, social workers, businessmen and other

professional people use Scientology?

16. 4 Why has Scientology sometimes been considered

controversial?

16. 5 Why has Scientology been to court a lot of times?

16. 6 Are there any laws against the practice of Scientology?

Has it been banned?

16. 7 How does Scientology view deprogrammers and groups that

attempt to force people to denounce their chosen religion?

16. 8 Why is Scientology opposed to psychiatry?

16. 9 Why do some people oppose Scientology?

16. 10 Is Scientology trying to rule the world?

16. 11 Can Scientology do anything to improve the world

situation?

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6. SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES

6. 1 How do Scientologists view life?

As a game -- a game in which everyone can win.

Scientologists are optimistic about life and believe

there is hope for a saner world and better civilization

and are actively doing all they can to achieve this.

6. 2 What moral codes do Scientologists live by?

There are four main codes that Scientologists apply in

life. One is the Auditor's Code which gives the basic

rules an auditor must abide by to ensure excellent

auditing results.

Another is the Code of a Scientologist, guidelines which

Scientologists agree to follow in order to achieve the

aims of Scientology.

There is an ethical code, called the Code of Honor, that

Scientologists use in dealing with their fellow men.

L. Ron Hubbard has also written a nonreligious moral code

called " The Way to Happiness" which gives basic precepts

for a happy life. This moral code is used by

Scientologists and non-Scientologists alike, with tens of

millions of copies distributed in communities all around

the world.

6. 3 What is Scientology's view on drugs?

Scientologists consider that drugs cause damaging effects

on a person -- physically, mentally and spiritually. They

decrease awareness and hinder abilities. They are a

" solution" to some other problem, which themselves become

a problem.

Scientologists do not take street drugs or mind-altering

psychiatric drugs.

Scientologists do use prescribed drugs as part of medical

programs from competent physicians, but have found that

as a result of auditing, they need to take medical drugs

much less frequently and also that medications such as

antibiotics seem to work more rapidly when being audited.

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