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Presented By: Alex Haro, Yvette Becerra, Brandon Cook, Jose Mendoza, and Armando Martinez

Contact Info: Alex: aharo@csumb.edu; (831)234-7885Yvette: ybecerra@csumb.edu; (408)757-2419 Brandon: brcook@csumb.edu; (760)486-6209Jose: jomendoza@csumb.edu; (831)539-1952Armando: armartinez@csumb.edu (760) 224-0485

Defined as. . .Scientology is a religious system based on the seeking of self knowledge and spiritual fulfillment through graded courses of study and training.

Scientology is also considered an applied religious philosophy

According to the founder of scientology, it is possible to be a scientologist as well as part of another religion

Background HistoryCreated by L. Ron HubbardThe Modern Science of Mental HealthAppeared in New York Times bestseller list for 26 consecutive weeksInterest in Hubbards teachings Los Angeles base of scientology

Ron Created the Dianetics book on May 9th, 1950student from around the world traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, where Mr. Hubbard held classes and lectured on the subject of Scientologyformed the first Church in February 1954http://www.scientology.org/what-is-scientology/scientology-background/the-beginning-of-scientology.htmlDemographicsEstimate of 10 million scientologists worldwide

US most accurate estimate

8,000 churches

over 20,000 staff

159 countries

90s= 45k2001= increased to 55k2008=decreased to 25k

Church does not disclose the amount of followers to the public. http://www.mikerindersblog.org/10-million-scientologists-where-are-they/

The breadth and scope of the religion include nearly 8,000 Churches of Scientology, Missions and related organizations with over 20,000 full-time staff in 164 countries, all unified by a common religious goal.http://www.freedommag.org/scientology_religious_recognitions

Where are they located?

Notes: According to Scientology headquarters in Los Angeles, the church now claims more than 10 million members in 159 countries. Who are they?

http://www.wikihow.com/Join-Scientology (6 steps to become a scientologist)Six StepsGo online/yellow pagesMake appointment or walk inOrientation Buy a book (find some books)Ask about Dianetics Clear buying a book: Most books are 15-20 dollars and most introductory courses and seminars are 50 dollars. Personal counseling is also available and starts at 100 dollars for a full weekends worth of counseling (about 12 hours).

Clear: his is simply a person who has handled all the negative experiences in life that have been holding them back and have been stopping them from who they want to be. It is achieved through spiritual counseling called "auditing". Derived from the the name of the person who is is trained to deliver it, called and auditor (definition: one who listens). People can and in many cases train to be an auditor and then deliver auditing to friends within the church who then turn around and audit them until both reach the state of "Clear".http://www.wikihow.com/Join-Scientology Ontological BeliefsCategories of Reality:-Physical World-Spirituality-reincarnation-A divine entity: INFINITY

Religious or Spiritual BeliefsBelief in reincarnation-Counseling auditing: helps eliminate pain from within their mind from past lives or current life.

CLEAR-Clear the mind in order to receive enlightenment called CLEAR where harmful thoughts have been wiped out and dealt with-One can reach infinity only after enlightenment/CLEAR has been received.

Fun Fact

-Members of the church have confessed to have signed One million year contracts with the church, this shows how devoted to the idea of reincarnation the affiliates are. Ethical TeachingsEthics are the reason and the contemplation for optimal survival.Ethics may be further defined as the actions an individual takes on himself to ensure his continued survival across the dynamics Change The WorldRemain True to YourselfUse auditing to cleanse the mind

No man who is not himself honest can be freehe is his own trap. When his own deeds cannot be disclosed then he is a prisoner; he must withhold himself from his fellows and is a slave to his own conscience. -L. Ron Hubbard

http://www.scientology.org/ Epistemological Beliefs

The secrets of scientology BBC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwPMHM3qC9w -All their beliefs and practices are based on rigorous research.

-Doctrine is in accordance with scientific law.

-Empirical Evidence

Core ValuesScientologists believe that every individual action is driven by our urge to survive.The 8 Dynamics of Survival: one can only reach the next level in a satisfactory way if the previous level is taken care of.SelfCreativity: the family unit, reproductionGroup: survival as part of a groupSpecies: survival as a speciesLife Forms: the urge to survive with the help of all life formsMatter Energy Space:Spiritual: urge to survive as spiritual beingsInfinity: The allness of all, The creator

8 Dynamics Video

Social BeliefsFreeing society of todays worst problemsWarDrug abuseIlliteracyMaterialistic philosophyImmoralityCrime

Scientology and the World

Excluded from the world and very private(secretive) They feel like they are responsible for helping out society Very anti-media and very secretive when it comes to the information that is being taught to its members

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJkQdLTJWwoSacred Texts No sacred texts Follow teachings of L Ron Hubbard Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health

http://www.scientology.org/what-is-scientology/church-of-scientology-in-society.htmlCultural Practices

Scientology some members work for the church and live in compounds If you leave the group/religion you are completely cut off from the grouphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4PDZt74adg

http://www.scientology.org/what-is-scientology/church-of-scientology-in-society.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJkQdLTJWwo

Religious Artifacts Electropsychometer

"religious artifact" the e-meter can measure person's mental state.

historically it was believed to knock out the engrams, cure blindness and even improve a person's intelligence and appearance.

Auditing: it is used to clear the individual of negativity

In order to clear the persons negative conscious

Notes:

Auditing is the practice of using the e-meter as a way of clearing the individual of negativity

and explain that since engrams have "weight and mass," the e-meter can measure person's mental state.Operates like a lie detector

can be compared to a confession in the catholic faith, to clear the mind of sin.

Average Education Range Range of the average member: Higher education: bachelors, masters postdoctoral and beyond

Scientology is a literate faith that requires the reading of numerous texts

It is common for members to pursue scientology studies with in the church at levels that are compared to a postdoctoral degrees While it was not explicitly found through my research, it is assumed that the education

Church members' difficulties in reading led Hubbard to develop manuals on such elemEducational Programs

Ron Hubbards Study Technology is now available to educators and students through over 1,000 Applied Scholastics groups, in 72 nations

Primary principle is to eradicate illiteracy worldwide Peace and Stability Ultimate goal is to reach absolute freedom and happiness. accomplished through coursework, activities, and auditing

Their vision is to have a world free from war, crime, drug abuse, illiteracy, and the materialism, which is typically the norm in western cultures.

Auditing is the practice of using the e-meter as a way of clearing the individual of negativity Minority and Majority Status Attempt to reach out to all individuals regardless of race or genderTheir hope is to become a dominant world view

Shows a breakdown of different entities who are believers of the scientology community.

http://www.newsfrombree.co.uk/stolgy_4.htm

Forms of Oppression Case Studies: New York: Noah Lottick jumped off a hotel the 10th floor of a hotel and diedSpend thousands of dollars on counseling, and donations His family believes his affiliation to the church drove him to his death

Integration with Society The scientology community is welcoming of all interested individuals

IssuesL Ron Hubbard &

Rip offFair GameSecretivity

Current Issues

Human TraffickingSea Organization- religious orderMembers are leavingunhappy bloggersIndependent Scientologytired of David Miscaviges leadershipGuaranteeing Scientology as a Force For GoodWorks Cited"FBI's Scientology Investigation: Balancing the First Amendment with Charges of Abuse and Forced Labor." N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014."Library." Gender and Sexuality. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014."Millions of Members?" Scientology. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014."Top 10 Problems With Scientology - Listverse." Listverse. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. ."Welcome to the IScientology Blog (click the Ticket)." Independent Scientology Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014."WHAT IS SCIENTOLOGY?" Scientology, Demographic and Statistical Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014."BBC Panorama - The Secrets of Scientology." YouTube. YouTube, 01 Jan. 2012. Web. 30 Apr. 2014"Official Church of Scientology: Beliefs & Practices, Books, L. Ron Hubbard, What Is Scientology? David Miscavige." Official Church of Scientology: Beliefs & Practices, Books, L. Ron Hubbard, What Is Scientology? David Miscavige. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2014.