Scientology

What is Scientology?

The Church of Scientology’s operations, texts and beliefs are largely hidden from the public. Because Scientology lacks the fundamental openness about its beliefs which is apparent in all major world religions, the organisation is able to construct the public image of Scientology.

The Church of Scientology presents itself to the public as a way to improve yourself, to find happiness, and to unlock your true abilities. All of these are noble pursuits, and Scientologists genuinely believe that through Scientology, they are achieving these things. That is the reason why we do not intend to criticise Scientologists or make a mockery of their beliefs; our intention is to expose the true nature of the organisation.

What the public doesn’t see is the way Scientology destroys a person; the way they are systematically broken down and rebuilt as a Scientologist. The public doesn’t see how Scientology ruins families through its policy of Disconnection and they most certainly don’t see the human rights abuses at the hands of Scientologists obeying the ‘tech’.

What is most hidden from the public is the sole reason for the existence of Scientology, money. Scientology is an absolute scam; the ‘tech’ is based on the unfounded findings from L. Ron Hubbard, an unqualified man. Aside from the fact that the ‘tech’ does not work, it costs Scientologists hundreds of thousands of dollars to complete courses, buy books and attend lectures in order to cross “The Bridge to Total Freedom”. If Scientology really wanted to help people, why would this amazing ‘tech’ not be freely available to everyone?

What is Dianetics?

L. Ron Hubbard’s musings (note: a complete lack of research) resulted in the “exact science”¹, Dianetics. The writings of L. Ron Hubbard are to Scientology what The Bible is to Christianity, the doctrine which forms the foundation of followers beliefs.

L. Ron Hubbard published Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950. The claims of L. Ron Hubbard in Dianetics were not as a result of scientific investigation, merely the musings of a man with absolutely no Scientific qualifications. The success of Dianetics led to L. Ron Hubbard founding the Church of Scientology in 1953.

Who was L. Ron Hubbard?

“Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wants to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion.” - Founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard ²

Born in 1911, Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (hereby L. Ron Hubbard) was an author of speculative fiction and the founder of the Church of Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard was the “author of Dianetics and the body of works comprising Scientology doctrine”³.

L. Ron Hubbard’s lifetime achievements are shrouded in controversy, but because the focus of this website is not to discredit Mr Hubbard, but to expose the dangerous cult that is Scientology, if this is of interest to you, I suggest you read Bare-faced Messiah by Russell Miller or browse http://www.ronthenut.org/ .

L. Ron Hubbard died in 1986.

Is Scientology a religion?

“Scientology 1970 is being planned on a religious organization basis throughout the world. This will not upset in any way the usual activities of any organization. It is entirely a matter for accountants and solicitors.” - L. Ron Hubbard ⁴

Scientology is not a religion, so why would the organisation want it to be seen as one?

Scientology, like most established religions in Australia, is deemed a charitable institution ⁵, and therefore enjoys tax-exempt status.

Although Dianetics is said to be an “exact science”, the fact that it is a part of the Scientology doctrine means it is not treated like other scientific publications and scrutinised on its scientific merits.

Because Scientology is perceived as being a religion, people who object to the actions and policies of the Church of Scientology are labelled religious bigots.