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5. Scientology
What are its key dogmas?

Originator: L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950’s was a science fiction writer.

Writings: Dianetics the modern science of mental health.

Distinctives: One’s problems are caused by pre-natal experiences. Their goal is to become “clear” through a system called “auditing” guided by a counselor. Through the use of a devise called an “e-meter” in order to get rid of “emgrams” stored in your “reactive mind” as a result of previous pre-natal experiences which can be contacted and erased through 8 grades of clearness. This is why a "silent birth" when a baby is being delivered is important, as well as no use of drugs.

We are all “Thetans” or immortal spirits that find bodies to inhabit. Man is basically good. Whether God exists or not is irrelevant. Mankind is able to solve all of their problems.

Interesting Links

Official Website

Encyclopedia of Religions-Cults

Scientology

Articles

For a list of heresies through the centuries click here: heresies

For a list of cults click on the following:

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