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What does the word Scientology mean? What Is Scientology? How did Scientology start? Is it all based on one man’s work? What are some of the core tenets of Scientology? Why is Scientology called a religion? Why is Scientology a church? Does Scientology have a scripture? What is the Scientology cross? What does the Scientology symbol, the S and Double Triangle, represent? What is Dianetics? What is the mind? How does Dianetics work? What is the difference between Scientology and Dianetics? What is the Bridge in Scientology?

Scientology Beliefs

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Is Man a spirit? How does one know that they are a spirit? Does Scientology have a concept of God? Can’t God be the only one to help Man? What are Scientology religious beliefs about the creation of the universe? Does Scientology believe in brotherly love? Why do Scientologists want to help people? Does Scientology recognize good and evil? Does Scientology believe Man is sinful? Will Scientology put one in control of his mind? Is Scientology about the mind? Does Scientology believe in mind over matter? Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the body? Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives? Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare? Does Scientology hold any political views? Can children participate in Scientology? How? What does Scientology say about the raising of children? Can one make up his own mind about Scientology? Does Scientology have doctrines concerning Heaven or Hell? What is Scientology’s view of Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, the Buddha and other religious figures of the past?

Scientology Founder

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Who was L. Ron Hubbard? Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive? What was L. Ron Hubbard’s role in the Church? Has L. Ron Hubbard’s death affected the Church? How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when others did not? Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology? Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire? How is it that one man could discover so much information? Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was like Jesus Christ?

What Scientology Does for the Individual

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How does Scientology work? What does Scientology accomplish? How do people get into Scientology? How does Scientology view marriage and the family? How does the Church view relationships between a Scientologist and family members who are not Scientologists? Is Scientology open to anyone? Is Scientology a secret society?

Scientology and Dianetics Books

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What is the best book to read for an introduction to the subject? Are the books difficult to understand? Where can one get L. Ron Hubbard’s books? How can one improve their life just by reading a book?

Scientology and Dianetics Training Services

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What is Training? What is Study Technology? Should I participate in auditing services before training? When can I participate in Scientology training? What form does Scientology training take? How long do training services take?

Scientology and Dianetics Auditing

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What is auditing? What is the difference between the two Scientology paths of auditing and training? Do all Church staff participate in auditing and training? What do the terms preclear and auditor mean? What is the E-Meter and how does it work? Why does one have to wait six weeks to participate in auditing if one has been habitually using drugs? Will taking antibiotics prevent me from participating in auditing? Is it okay to take any sort of drugs when you are in Scientology? What is the Purification Rundown? How many hours a day can one participate in auditing? Has the technology of auditing changed since the early days of Scientology? What will I get out of auditing? Does auditing really work in all cases? What can auditing cure? Can one go exterior in auditing? Are auditors governed by a code of conduct? Is information divulged during auditing sessions always kept confidential?

Clear

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What is the state of Clear? How does one go Clear? How long does it take to go Clear? If one goes Clear, will he lose his emotions? What can you do when you are Clear? Are Clears perfect? Do Clears get colds and get sick? If Clears no longer have a reactive mind, why do they still need to participate in auditing?

Operating Thetan

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What is meant by Operating Thetan (OT)? How would you describe the state of Operating Thetan?

Scientology Ministers

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Why does Scientology have ministers? How does one become a Scientology minister? Can one audit as a career? Of what value would it be to have my child trained as an auditor? What is the Scientology position regarding women ministers?

Inside a Church

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What goes on in a Scientology Church? What is the Oxford Capacity Analysis, also known as the Personality Test? What are Scientology congregational services and religious ceremonies? What are Scientology Sunday services? What is the Scientology wedding ceremony? What is the Scientology naming ceremony? What is the Scientology funeral service? What are Scientology weekly graduations? What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?

Scientology Attitudes and Practices

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How do Scientologists view life? What moral codes do Scientologists live by? What is Scientology’s view on drugs and medicine? Do Scientologists use medical doctors? Are there any special dietary laws or rules against smoking or drinking in Scientology? Are there many young people on staff in Scientology? In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one’s individuality? What benefits can one get from Scientology? What is Scientology’s system of ethics? What does “clear the planet” mean? What does "Suppressive Person" mean? What is disconnection? Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control? Does Scientology actively proselytize for new members? Does one really need Scientology to do well in life? Does one have to believe in Scientology? Why do Scientologists sometimes seem so intent on what they are doing? What is Scientology’s position on birth control and abortion?

Scientology and Other Practices

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Is Scientology like hypnotism, meditation, psychotherapy or other mental therapies? In what way does Scientology differ from other religions? Is Scientology a cult?

The Organization of Scientology

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How is the Church of Scientology structured? What are Class V Churches and Central Organizations? What are Scientology missions? What is Scientology Missions International (SMI)? What are field ministries and Scientology religious groups? What is the International Hubbard Ecclesiastical League of Pastors (I HELP)? How are Churches of Scientology administered? How many people work in a Scientology Church? What are field staff members (FSMs)? Where are Scientology Churches located? What does a Scientology Church or mission actually do? What are Saint Hill and Advanced Organizations? What is the purpose of advanced Scientology religious retreats? What is Flag? What is the Freewinds?

Church Management

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What is Church of Scientology International? What are Scientology Continental Liaison Offices? What is the Sea Organization? Is it true that people in the Sea Org sign a billion-year contract?

Religious Technology Center

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What is Religious Technology Center?

Church of Spiritual Technology

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What is Church of Spiritual Technology?

Church Funding

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How are Churches of Scientology supported financially? What about those who cannot afford to make donations for services? Is the Church profit-making? How much might a Scientologist donate before achieving the state of Clear? What is the significance of the IRS ruling regarding Churches of Scientology? What is the International Association of Scientologists?

Scientology in Society

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I’ve heard that Scientologists are doing good things for society. What are some specific examples? Can Scientology do anything to improve the world situation? How are secular programs based on L. Ron Hubbard’s technology coordinated? Who are the Volunteer Ministers? What is the Way to Happiness Foundation? What is Applied Scholastics? What is Criminon? What is Narconon? What is the Foundation for a Drug-Free World? Why are Scientologists so vocal on the subject of human rights? Why is Scientology opposed to psychiatric abuses? What is the Citizens Commission on Human Rights? Why is the Church of Scientology considered a pioneer regarding Freedom of Information laws? What does Scientology do to protect the environment? Do doctors, schools, social workers, businesspersons and other professional people use L. Ron Hubbard’s technology? Does the Church of Scientology engage in interfaith affairs? What is the Scientology view regarding other religions? Why do some people oppose Scientology? Why has Scientology sometimes been considered controversial? Does Scientology view the press as hostile? Can Scientologists come and go as members of the Church if they wish? Why does the Church have confidential scriptures? Do Scientologists believe they are descended from aliens? Why has Scientology so often been in court? Why is everything copyrighted and trademarked in Scientology? Are there any laws against the practice of Scientology? Has it ever been banned? How does Scientology view deprogrammers and groups that attempt to force people to denounce their chosen religion? Is Scientology trying to rule the world? Are young children permitted in the Sea Organization?

Background and Basic Principles What does the word Scientology mean? How did Scientology start? What are some of the core tenets of Scientology? Why is Scientology a church? What is the Scientology cross? What is Dianetics? How does Dianetics work? What is the Bridge in Scientology?

What Is Scientology? Is it all based on one man’s work? Why is Scientology called a religion? Does Scientology have a scripture? What does the Scientology symbol, the S and Double Triangle, represent? What is the mind? What is the difference between Scientology and Dianetics?

Scientology Beliefs Is Man a spirit? Does Scientology have a concept of God? What are Scientology religious beliefs about the creation of the universe? Why do Scientologists want to help people? Does Scientology believe Man is sinful? Is Scientology about the mind? Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the body? Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare? Can children participate in Scientology? How? Can one make up his own mind about Scientology? What is Scientology’s view of Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, the Buddha and other religious figures of the past?

How does one know that they are a spirit? Can’t God be the only one to help Man? Does Scientology believe in brotherly love? Does Scientology recognize good and evil? Will Scientology put one in control of his mind? Does Scientology believe in mind over matter? Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives? Does Scientology hold any political views? What does Scientology say about the raising of children? Does Scientology have doctrines concerning Heaven or Hell?

Scientology Founder Who was L. Ron Hubbard? What was L. Ron Hubbard’s role in the Church? How did L. Ron Hubbard rise above the reactive mind when others did not? Was L. Ron Hubbard a millionaire? Do Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard was like Jesus Christ?

Is L. Ron Hubbard still alive? Has L. Ron Hubbard’s death affected the Church? Did L. Ron Hubbard make a lot of money out of Scientology? How is it that one man could discover so much information?

What Scientology Does for the Individual How does Scientology work? How do people get into Scientology? How does the Church view relationships between a Scientologist and family members who are not Scientologists? Is Scientology a secret society?

What does Scientology accomplish? How does Scientology view marriage and the family? Is Scientology open to anyone?

Scientology and Dianetics Books What is the best book to read for an introduction to the subject? Are the books difficult to understand? Where can one get L. Ron Hubbard’s books? How can one improve their life just by reading a book?

Scientology and Dianetics Training Services What is Training? What is Study Technology? Should I participate in auditing services before training? When can I participate in Scientology training? What form does Scientology training take? How long do training services take?

Scientology and Dianetics Auditing What is auditing? Do all Church staff participate in auditing and training? What is the E-Meter and how does it work? Will taking antibiotics prevent me from participating in auditing? What is the Purification Rundown? Has the technology of auditing changed since the early days of Scientology? Does auditing really work in all cases? Can one go exterior in auditing? Is information divulged during auditing sessions always kept confidential?

What is the difference between the two Scientology paths of auditing and training? What do the terms preclear and auditor mean? Why does one have to wait six weeks to participate in auditing if one has been habitually using drugs? Is it okay to take any sort of drugs when you are in Scientology? How many hours a day can one participate in auditing? What will I get out of auditing? What can auditing cure? Are auditors governed by a code of conduct?

Clear What is the state of Clear? How long does it take to go Clear? What can you do when you are Clear? Do Clears get colds and get sick?

How does one go Clear? If one goes Clear, will he lose his emotions? Are Clears perfect? If Clears no longer have a reactive mind, why do they still need to participate in auditing?

Operating Thetan What is meant by Operating Thetan (OT)? How would you describe the state of Operating Thetan?

Scientology Ministers Why does Scientology have ministers? How does one become a Scientology minister? Can one audit as a career? Of what value would it be to have my child trained as an auditor? What is the Scientology position regarding women ministers?

Inside a Church What goes on in a Scientology Church? What are Scientology congregational services and religious ceremonies? What is the Scientology wedding ceremony? What is the Scientology funeral service? What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?

What is the Oxford Capacity Analysis, also known as the Personality Test? What are Scientology Sunday services? What is the Scientology naming ceremony? What are Scientology weekly graduations?

Scientology Attitudes and Practices How do Scientologists view life? What is Scientology’s view on drugs and medicine? Are there any special dietary laws or rules against smoking or drinking in Scientology? In Scientology does one have to sacrifice one’s individuality? What is Scientology’s system of ethics? What does "Suppressive Person" mean? Does Scientology engage in brainwashing or mind control? Does one really need Scientology to do well in life? Why do Scientologists sometimes seem so intent on what they are doing?

What moral codes do Scientologists live by? Do Scientologists use medical doctors? Are there many young people on staff in Scientology? What benefits can one get from Scientology? What does “clear the planet” mean? What is disconnection? Does Scientology actively proselytize for new members? Does one have to believe in Scientology? What is Scientology’s position on birth control and abortion?

Scientology and Other Practices Is Scientology like hypnotism, meditation, psychotherapy or other mental therapies? In what way does Scientology differ from other religions? Is Scientology a cult?

The Organization of Scientology How is the Church of Scientology structured? What are Scientology missions? What are field ministries and Scientology religious groups? How are Churches of Scientology administered? What are field staff members (FSMs)? What does a Scientology Church or mission actually do? What is the purpose of advanced Scientology religious retreats? What is the Freewinds?

What are Class V Churches and Central Organizations? What is Scientology Missions International (SMI)? What is the International Hubbard Ecclesiastical League of Pastors (I HELP)? How many people work in a Scientology Church? Where are Scientology Churches located? What are Saint Hill and Advanced Organizations? What is Flag?

Church Management What is Church of Scientology International? What are Scientology Continental Liaison Offices? What is the Sea Organization? Is it true that people in the Sea Org sign a billion-year contract?

Religious Technology Center What is Religious Technology Center?

Church of Spiritual Technology What is Church of Spiritual Technology?

Church Funding How are Churches of Scientology supported financially? What about those who cannot afford to make donations for services? Is the Church profit-making? How much might a Scientologist donate before achieving the state of Clear? What is the significance of the IRS ruling regarding Churches of Scientology? What is the International Association of Scientologists?

Scientology in Society I’ve heard that Scientologists are doing good things for society. What are some specific examples? How are secular programs based on L. Ron Hubbard’s technology coordinated? What is the Way to Happiness Foundation? What is Criminon? What is the Foundation for a Drug-Free World? Why is Scientology opposed to psychiatric abuses? Why is the Church of Scientology considered a pioneer regarding Freedom of Information laws? Do doctors, schools, social workers, businesspersons and other professional people use L. Ron Hubbard’s technology? What is the Scientology view regarding other religions? Why has Scientology sometimes been considered controversial? Can Scientologists come and go as members of the Church if they wish? Do Scientologists believe they are descended from aliens? Why is everything copyrighted and trademarked in Scientology? How does Scientology view deprogrammers and groups that attempt to force people to denounce their chosen religion? Are young children permitted in the Sea Organization?

Can Scientology do anything to improve the world situation? Who are the Volunteer Ministers? What is Applied Scholastics? What is Narconon? Why are Scientologists so vocal on the subject of human rights? What is the Citizens Commission on Human Rights? What does Scientology do to protect the environment? Does the Church of Scientology engage in interfaith affairs? Why do some people oppose Scientology? Does Scientology view the press as hostile? Why does the Church have confidential scriptures? Why has Scientology so often been in court? Are there any laws against the practice of Scientology? Has it ever been banned? Is Scientology trying to rule the world?

Scientology Beliefs

Is Man a spirit?

How does one know that they are a spirit?

Does Scientology have a concept of God?

Can’t God be the only one to help Man?

What are Scientology religious beliefs about the creation of the universe?

Does Scientology believe in brotherly love?

Why do Scientologists want to help people?

Does Scientology recognize good and evil?

Does Scientology believe Man is sinful?

Will Scientology put one in control of his mind?

Is Scientology about the mind?

Does Scientology believe in mind over matter?

Does Scientology believe one can exist outside of the body?

Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?

Does Scientology believe in charity and welfare?

Does Scientology hold any political views?

Can children participate in Scientology? How?

What does Scientology say about the raising of children?

Can one make up his own mind about Scientology?

Does Scientology have doctrines concerning Heaven or Hell?

What is Scientology’s view of Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, the Buddha and other religious figures of the past?

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