An Introduction to Scientology
Ministry Training Program
1. Introductory Video Clips
2. PowerPoint: An Overview of Scientology
3. Scientology The Ex Files Documentary
4. Application & Open Discussion
Ministry Training Program
1. Introductory Video Clips
2. PowerPoint: An Overview of Scientology
3. Scientology The Ex Files Documentary
4. Application & Open Discussion
Ministry Training Program
1. Introductory Video Clips
2. PowerPoint: An Overview of Scientology
3. Scientology The Ex Files Documentary
4. Application & Open Discussion
An Overview of Scientology
The Definition of Scientology
1
“knowing”
“study of”
The Study of Knowledge/Truth
2
The Fundamental Truths of Scientology
1. Man is an immortal spiritual being (thetan).
2. His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime.
3. His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently
realised.
4. Man is basically good, and that his spiritual salvation
depends upon himself, his fellows and his attainment
of brotherhood with the universe.
Knowing What?
3
Knowing What? - The 8 Dynamics of Scientology
A Question Since the Origins of Mankind
4
Science + Technology = New Religion
5
The Founder of Scientology: L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986)
• 1950 – Dianetics
• A methodology to alleviate
unwanted sensations and
emotions, irrational fears
and stress related illnesses
(engrams) to free the spirit
• 1952 – Church of
Scientology
• Created all the books,
courses, recorded lectures
and materials
The Leaders of Scientology
David Miscavige
Ecclesiastical Leader of
Scientology
Tom Cruise
“The most important
Scientologist since Hubbard”
Not Faith but Observations/ Experiences
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Not Something You Believe But Something You Do
1. Purification Rundown
2. Auditing
3. Training (incl. Sunday Services)
4. Processing
1. Purification Rundown
2. Auditing
&
4. Processing
3. Training
(incl. Sunday Services)
Scientology Spiritual Hierarchy
Operating Thetan
(Levels I – VIII)
(3) Training
(4) Processing
The Bridge to Total Freedom
Clear
(1) Purification
Rundown
(2) Auditing
Preclear
Answers to All Questions
7
Scientology Tools for Life
8
Scientology Tools for Life (Courses)
• The Technology of Study •
• The Dynamics of Existence•
• The Components of
Understanding
•
• Assists for Illnesses and •
Injuries
•
• Integrity and Honesty
•
• The Cause of Suppression •
• Children
•
• Basics of Organizing
•
• The Emotional Tone Scale
• Answers to Drugs
Ethics and Conditions
Solutions for a Dangerous
Environment
Targets and Goals
Investigations
Communication
How to Resolve Conflicts
Marriage
Tools for the Workplace
Fundamentals of Public
Relations
Global Presence
9
Ideal Organisations
Sea Organisation
Recap of Scientology
Ministry Training Program
1. Introductory Video Clips
2. PowerPoint: An Overview of Scientology
3. Scientology The Ex Files Documentary
4. Application & Open Discussion
Ministry Training Program
1. Introductory Video Clips
2. PowerPoint: An Overview of Scientology
3. Scientology The Ex Files Documentary
4. Application & Open Discussion
How Should Christians Respond to Scientologists?
Scientology Controversies
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Physical and psychological abuse
Forced abortions
False imprisonment
Unpaid or underpaid labour
• Slater & Gordon is investigating a possible class
action against the Church of Scientology in Australia
for the recovery of unpaid or underpaid wages and
statutory entitlements such as superannuation and
holiday pay for former and current members who
worked for the organisation.
Evidence that Scientology is a Cult
• Central authority in one man
• Strict control over members’ lives
• Separation from others outside the Church
• Criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits
• Large required donations
• Polarised worldview