Religion is constantly under changes, whether it be for on going social reasons that come with changing times, or changes within the group to adapt with modern ideas. Religion becomes even more versatile when it is based off completely new ideas that are taken from modern culture. Examples of these new modern religions is the mystical religion of Wicca, Christian Scientist, and the more secretive modern religion of Scientology. Scientology is not based on conventional church ideals that are more
Scientology Many people have heard of the revolutionary new religious practice called Scientology. However, the majority of people who have heard of it, have little knowledge of the principles and practices behind the religion. In fact, there is a dark side behind Scientology, and much speculation that the religion is a brainwashing cult. Many people are opposed to the religion because of its secretiveness, its extreme methods of teaching and its alleged use of mind control. Scientology,
The church of Scientology has been the subject of controversy since its inception. Its methods and beliefs have attracted the attention of scholars from around the world. The church has been under government investigation and has endured a countless amount of lawsuits (Reitman 14). It is also a hot topic by the media with several endorsements by some of the most recognized Hollywood celebrities. However, the main topic of debate regarding the Church of Scientology is its status as a religion. Some
This is especially important given Scientology is a tiered religion, which opens more of its secrets up as a member moves throughout its ranks. Some of Scientology’s beliefs, such as Xenu, are extremely hard to palate for the uninitiated, so Scientology is right to hold that off for its more senior members but with the vast information found within the internet, now anybody can read such information meant only for Operating Thetans
brought about they might have been worshipped. After different religions sprung up, they changed over time to what it is like today. Even some that have been appearing in the present like in Scientology where they worship their god, an alien named Xenu, which came to earth and did all of the life creating. But when did the aliens actually come? When these supposed ancient aliens arrived it must have been really early in the earth’s timeline because the present man obviously has no memory of their
the latest in augmented reality technology. Suddenly, his personal assistant, FEESH (Free-Existing Electronic Signaling Halibut) appeared and dragged Andy out onto the street and into his house. A very startled Andy exclaimed, “What in the meaning of Xenu was that? Is that even in your programming?” Feesh calmly replied, “Listen to me. That new president has just announced that the government has been completely taken over by the Church of Scientology. That could mean the end of the world as we know
Dick Cavett, a famous American talk show host, once said, “Censorship feeds the dirty mind more than the four-letter word itself.” Censorship limits free speech, and it is used constantly today. In South Park’s situation, the writers use logic and evidence to express their opinions on controversial issues, and people think that it should be censored. Just because the show uses morally questionable techniques, does not mean that it is useless. In fact, South Park has taught people a lot; it changes
church has been growing slowly but surely since formation. (Scientology.) The religion is based on a novel by Hubbard called Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. They believe that about 75 million years ago, an evil alien Warlord named Xenu banished 13.5 trillion aliens to Earth and those aliens’ souls have been latching on to humans ever since. (Rowley) Although this may seem rather ridiculous, there is a decent number of people who are members of the church and wholeheartedly believe