Scientology Essays

The site that I went to “worship” at was the church of Scientology. In Scientology, they have one word that deal with the mind and one with the body. There is a book called “Dianetics”, which deals with the mind. And the word “Scientology” deals with the soul. The outside of the church was very plain, but it was a tall building. The church, from the inside was very beautiful. There were two staircases leading up to the upper floor....

When I was a younger child, my father would have my 3 siblings and I sit in a circle for our daily prayer. One night in specific, I recall my father telling a story about a celebrity who was a part of something that was spreading lies, pretending to be good when in the dark would be the exact opposite. The celebrity he spoke about was called by the name of Leah Remini. Being quite young at the time, I...

There are many religions in the world, and all have unique attributes but may share commonalities. Likewise, the religions of Scientology and Catholicism can be attributed to similarities and differences that characterize these two religions. Moreover, the concepts of Scientology and Catholicism shape the religion themselves; however, similar beliefs, ideals, and practices create crossroads among the two religions. Unlike religions with Judeo-Christian origins, the Church of Scientology has no set dogma concerning God that it imposes on its members. As...

Before I conducted my research, I knew a little about the cult-like behavior that Scientology involved. I had watched a few episodes of Leah Remini’s documentary and had known the basics of Scientology. I thought that Scientology was very suspicious and that their beliefs seemed strict and punishments for crimes/sins were harsh. This topic interests me because I think that the lifestyle of a Scientologist is very distinct and I was curious as to why someone would willingly put themselves...

“When you’re a Scientologist, and you drive by an accident, you know you have to do something about it, because you know you’re the only one who can really help… We are the way to happiness. We can bring peace and unite cultures,(Celebuzz)” This quote was said by actor Tom Cruise, who has been a scientologist for about 37 years. Cruise had gotten involved in scientology by his first wife Mimi Rogers whose father was an avid leader in the...

When you think about Scientology, what first comes to mind? They present it as a religion, but over the years, there has been controversy over whether it is a cult or a possible pyramid scheme. My goal is to come to an understanding and a possible conclusion to the truth. I will explore the Church of Scientology to accomplish two primary goals. The first goal is to determine what defines a ‘cult’ in terms of persuasive techniques and characteristics. This...

Abstract For years, I have been fascinated in scientology. I never really did any advanced research into them, and just considered them “crazy”. I feel like this is a good opportunity to objectively view the perspective of scientology and dissect its main framework of beliefs. After writing this, I noted that there are a few things that I still consider “crazy” or narrow-minded. But there are other things that I agree with, or that I have thought about before. To...

If someone has ever seen the phrase, “Church of Scientology,” then they have most likely also seen the name “Tom Cruise” associated with it. This is because the Church of Scientology has had a long and harrowing history in Hollywood, and its list of members has included A-list celebrities for decades. However, it is important to note that the Church has controlled the narrative surrounding its portrayal in the media. Their seemingly endless sources of funding have aided in allowing...

Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practices founded in 1952 by L. Ron Hubbard. Scientology is a religion that offers a path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one’s true spiritual nature and one’s relationship to self, family, groups, Mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spiritual universe and the Supreme Being. Scientology states that it has no set dogma on God, and it allows individuals to come to their own understanding of God. Hubbard...