Basics

Scientology describes itself as an "applied religious philosophy"
addressing humankind's mental, spiritual, and physical well-being.




Note: See David John Carter's
"An Essay on Scientology: Overview of the Cult's Ideology"
for a concise description of Scientology's religious philosophy.


Note: See Perry Scott's
The Scientology Comparative Theology 
page for a discussion of compatibility with other religions.





It shares some beliefs with many religions: for instance, the dual
nature of humankind (immortal spirit and mortal body) and the
attainment of spiritual awareness through the application of
Church philosophy. Other beliefs are unique: the extraplanetary
origin of the spirit and the use of an electro-psychometer
("E-meter ")
in counseling sessions to measure the mental state of the
individual. Scientology does not have a god figure and claims to
be compatible with other religions. In reality, however, "mixing
practices" is prohibited, and few, if any, other religions
consider their beliefs to be compatible with Scientology's.


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Do not engage in any rite, ceremony, practice, exercise,
meditation, diet, food therapy or any similar occult, mystical,
religious, naturopathic, homeopathic, chiropractic treatment or
any other healing or mental therapy while on course without the
express permission of the D of T, Case Supervisor and Ethics
Officer.



-L. Ron Hubbard,
HCOPL
15 Dec. 1976R. Rev 25 July 1987

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