16.1 I've heard that Scientologists are doing good things for society? What are some specific examples?
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16.1 I've heard that Scientologists are doing good things for society? What are some specific examples?
These activities would fill a book in themselves, and are
covered in more detail in Part 5 of [_What is
Scientology?_], but here are just a few examples that are
typical of the things that Scientologists are doing
around the world.
Scientologists regularly hold blood drives to get
donations of blood for hospitals, the Red Cross and other
similar organizations. As Scientologists do not use
harmful drugs, these donations of drug-free blood are
welcomed by those in charge of health care.
Scientologists regularly hold drives to get donations of
toys, food and clothing to make life happier for those in
need.
During the annual holiday season, Scientologists are
particularly active in this sphere. In downtown
Hollywood, California [USA], for example, Scientologists
build a "Winter Wonderland" scene each Christmas,
complete with a large Christmas tree, Santa Claus and
even "snow," creating a traditional Christmas setting for
children who otherwise might never see one.
In Canada, a group of Scientologists spends many weeks
each year raising funds to sponsor visits to summer camps
by underprivileged children.
Church members utilize their artistic talents to bring
new experiences and joy to children by performing puppet
shows in orphanages, schools and shopping malls, and
magic shows for children in foster homes.
Scientologists can also be found in many communities
contributing to the care of the elderly. They visit
old-age homes and provide entertainment, draw sketches or
just drop by and talk with senior citizens.
You will find Scientologists helping with "community
cleanup" campaigns and assistance to the injured at
Veteran's Administration hospitals.
Scientologists have taken a leading role fighting drug
abuse, actively educating community officials and groups
on the dangers of drugs and solutions to the problems.
There are many groups utilizing L. Ron Hubbard's
technology and freeing people from the detrimental
effects of drugs.
L. Ron Hubbard's technology on how to study has been used
by Scientologists around the world to help students and
teachers alike. One place where this technology has made
major inroads combating illiteracy is in South Africa,
where well over a million native Africans have improved
their ability to study.
Another important area of activity for Scientologists is
raising moral standards in society. Scientologists all
around the world have distributed tens of millions of
copies of the nonreligious moral code called "The Way to
Happiness," now available in more than fifteen different
languages. Its use has led to a revitalization of purpose
for people of all ages who apply its simple truths to
their lives and to the environment around them.
The Church and many of its members are also engaged in
interfaith activities, the main thrust of which has been
to work with leaders of other faiths in the areas of
interreligious dialogue, religious freedom,
constitutional law and "religion in society" issues --
all aimed toward protecting and forwarding the freedom of
religion for everyone.
Another prevalent activity for Scientologists is to
expose and eradicate the violations of human rights
perpetrated by psychiatry. Many Scientologists do this as
members of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights
(CCHR), a reform group which was established by the
Church in 1969.
They actively investigate psychiatric abuses and bring
these to the attention of the media, legislators and
other groups concerned with protecting people from brutal
psychiatric techniques. Such practices as psychosurgery,
electroshock treatment and the administration of
dangerous psychiatric drugs have destroyed the minds and
lives of millions of individuals. Through the efforts of
Scientologists working for CCHR, public awareness of the
disastrous results of psychiatric methods has been raised
and major steps taken to outlaw such practices.
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