1.5 Why is Scientology called a religion?
Description
This article is from the Scientology Catechism, by scninfo@pcnet.com (Scientology Information Server) with numerous contributions by others.
1.5 Why is Scientology called a religion?
'Religion' is defined as "Any specific system of belief
and worship, often involving a code of ethics and a
philosophy...." (_Webster's New World Dictionary, Third
College Edition_).
Religious philosophy implies study of spiritual manifes-
tations, research on the nature of the spirit and study
of the relationship of the spirit to the body; exercises
devoted to the rehabilitation of abilities in a spirit.
Scientology is a religion in the most traditional sense.
It deals with man as a spirit and is distinguishable from
material and nonreligious philosophies which hold man to
be a product of material circumstances. Scientology does
not demand blind faith, but endeavors to help the
individual discover past experiences and shed the trauma
and guilt (sin) which encumber him.
The Church of Scientology also conducts basic services
such as sermons at church meetings, christenings,
weddings and funerals.
Continue to:
My Books
