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Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction
Background and Basic Principles
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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?
- 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 Scientology auditing confidential?
Clear
- 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
- 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 of Scientology
- 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?
- The Double Ring Wedding Ceremony
- What is the Scientology naming ceremony?
- Recognition and Naming Service
- What is the Scientology funeral service?
- Funeral Service
- What are Scientology weekly graduations?
- What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?
Scientology Attitudes and Practices
- 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 Silent Birth?
- What is Scientology’s position on birth control and abortion?
- Christmas and the Holiday Season
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 Class V Churches and Central Organizations?
- What are Scientology missions?
- 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 Celebrity Centre Churches and how are they different from other Churches of Scientology?
- 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
- 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?
- 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?
- What has been the Church’s role in protecting free speech and intellectual property rights on the Internet?
- What is the Scientology position regarding litigation?
- Why has the German government engaged in discrimination against Scientologists and the Church of Scientology?
- What is the Scientology view of democracy?
- How long does a Church staff member serve?
- What happens if someone wants to leave staff?
- What does the term "fair game" refer to?
- What is the Rehabilitation Project Force?
- Are young children permitted in the Sea Organization?

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