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Another major practice in Scientology is recognizing and living by the eight “dynamics.” For instance, the first dynamic is considered one’s urge to survive, while the second relates to family. The dynamics overall cover a wide range of topics, such as mankind, all living organisms, groups, the soul, the physical universe, and the Infinity. For any problem encountered, the best solution in the eyes of a Scientologist is the one that is in the best interest of the most number of dynamics. The Eighth Dynamic in particular, also called the God Dynamic, represents the concept of a Supreme Being. At meetings dedicated to total freedom, Scientologists recite specific prayers that address the God-like potential humans have, and how they wish the All-power Being would allow everyone to realize their full potential to reach spiritual and mental freedom.

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L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of scientologist was a publisher and scientist with a curiosity like no other. He was born on March 13, 1911 in the small town of Tilden, Nebraska. As he grew up, the ideas of exploration as well as the human mind mesmerized him. In 1923,  he started pursuing these interests by researching and conducting experiments.

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The next 30 years of his life were devoted to investigating, questioning, and ultimately understanding these complex concepts. Little did he know, not only was he making groundbreaking discoveries in his fields, but Hubbard was also developing what was to be one of the few major religions of the 20th century.

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After the scientology religion was born, Hubbard oversaw its expansion and growth. He, personally, embarked on multiple  journeys over the globe in hopes of spreading his religion and building churches to everyone and everywhere. Additionally, he went on with his works and kept perfecting his findings until he passed away in 1986.

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The Role Of Hubbard's Writing In Scientology 

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The Role Of Hubbard's Writing In Scientology 

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L. Ron Hubbard published his work through numerous books.. His ideas and findings fascinated an abundance of people. Many of these supporters motivated him to work harder and release more work. In response to their demands, Robert released dianetics, a giant book that explained and informed readers on the human mind and spirit in the year of 1950.

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Immediately, it became one of the New York Times bestseller and stocked on shelves worldwide. Dianetics was a global sensation that drastically increased Hubbard’s reputation and following. At this point, the scientology religion was born.

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Scientologists Relation With Other Religions

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Scientologists Relation With Other Religions

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For the most part, sciencetologist are peaceful and religiously tolerant. In fact, they believe that is even okay to practice multiple religions alongside scientology because most religions share its same goal of peace and salvation. Generally, this religion doesn’t run into conflict with any other religions, and occasionally sciencetologist even work with religious leaders to promote religious freedom and respect for all religions in society.

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In 1954, scientologists founded their very first church in Los Angeles, California. Soon after, it was as if a movement had started. Other churches were rapidly popping up throughout the nation and then the world. In just a few years, Scientology had become a major, international religion.

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In 1956, scientology churches were granted the U.S federal tax-exemption status, showing that the religion was being recognized as official. However, this didn’t last long, for the IRS, the Internal Revenue Service took Scientology's tax exempt status in 1967. This initiated a fight between scientologists and the IRS that did not get settled until 1993 when the IRS finally recognized it as a tax-exempt free church once again.

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Today, the leader of scientology is named David Miscavige. He has been a scientologist since he was 12 years old, and when he was 16, he even worked alongside founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Throughout those years, he developed an incredibly strong relationship with Hubbard to the point where Hubbard became dependent on him.

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Eventually, he was selected by Rob Hubbard, himself to serve as the senior executive to Scientology. He remained one of Hubbard’s most important colleagues until Hubbard passed away. Before he died however, it was Miscavige that Hubbard had already chosen to succeed him as executive director and oversee the growth of Scientology.

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The scientology religion is based in England, but the religion itself is practiced over 165 nations worldwide. With an estimated following of about a million, it is believed that there is about 1 sciencetologist for every 12,000 humans. Furthermore, there are 25,000 scientologists alone in the United States as of the last surveys.

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Over the years though, the quantity of scientologist have been decreasing. It seems that Scientology reached its peak in the late 1900s, for the number of scientologist reached 45,000 but has started decreasing drastically recently. This dropping is a result of many factors. One of which is that a few countries like Germany and France choose not to recognize scientology as a religion. Additionally, another reason that it’s dropping is because some ex-scientologist have went against the religion.

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According to L. Ron Hubbard, about 75 million years ago Xenu, the dictator of an alien civilization called the "Galactic Confederacy," came to Earth (also called Teegeeack) with billions of his race. Hubbard then claims Xenu lined his people up along volcanoes and blew them up with nuclear weapons. Thetans, the immortal spirits of the aliens that reside in the physical bodies of humans, are believed to originate from this event. This story, mainly kept secret among Scientologists, is considered a very ancient and sacred teaching typically introduced to those who have paid large amounts of money for Scientology courses.

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L. Ron Hubbard's vast collection of books regarding the various aspects of Scientology

Founded within the past century, Scientology has books, rather than ancient texts, that are deemed essential readings to all those who wish to practice and understand Scientology better. The vast majority of these books are written by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. The writings detail Scientology's main beliefs, including reaching a state of "Clear" and the importance of the "Eight Dynamics"

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A major practice of Scientology is one called “auditing,” also known as listening, which aims to elevate the user to a level of “Clear.” At this stage, a person has a state of mind that is free from the grasps and influences of the “reactive mind,” the cause of all bad actions based on negative past experiences. Specifically, an “auditor,” who is a counselor, asks several questions to a Preclear (thetan) and takes note of the responses. The auditor is not supposed to hint, suggest, or disapprove of a specific response - they make their best attempt to create an environment in which the Preclear can feel safe and focused on answering the questions for the session. If a preclear answers sufficiently in the eyes of the auditor, they become “cleared” and are referred to as a “clear” rather than a “preclear.” Clears are people that are seen as model individuals that have successfully cleansed their minds of the ideas held by the thetans that inhabit them. It is believed that clears live better and much more fulfilling lives.

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There are many anti-Scientologists today that go against the religion. For instance, Leah Remini, one of the few celebrity to leave Scientology and go against it. Remini became a Scientologist at an early age and spent over 30 years serving the church, but publicly left in the summer of 2013. She along with many others view the church as corrupt and charge them with illegal practice of medicine, financial crimes, and revengeful actions against members who have left.

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On the media, there have been many publicized stories about physical assault, forced labor, etc by the current leader, David Miscavige. The church of scientology claim that all the controversies are lies and made up in order to inferiorize scientologists.

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Additionally, another reason the quantity of scientologist is decreasing is because of the freezone. The freezone is used for any individual practicing scientology separate from the church. Recently, there have been more and more people switching from the church to the freezone. These people choose to study and follow scientology alone. In the eyes of the church of scientology, this action is one of the worst things one can do.

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Squirrel Busters harass Marty Rathbun, a former Senior Executive of the CoS who left and criticized the Church.Separate from the government's laws, Scientologists also abide by the religion's own ethics system. Specific "Ethics Officers" ensure that all of the organization's rules are followed and practices properly carried out. Those who leave the Church to either speak out against them or join a separate Scientology group (who use Hubbard's teachings outside of typical CoS conventions) such as the Free Zone are condemned and called "squirrels." "Squirreling" is seen as one of the worst crimes in Scientology, and offenders are sometimes targeted and harassed by "Squirrel Busters" sent by the Church

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Similar to many religions around the world, including the Abrahamic faiths, Scientology contains the concept of an All-powerful deity. Although Hubbard did not specifically describe the supreme being that Scientologists believe in, he acknowledged its existence and suggested that those who reach states of “Clear” and enlightenment can formulate their own ideas for what the “Infinity” is. Furthermore, he noted that the Eighth Dynamic, one’s urge to be with and survive as a part of the infinity, is another way of expressing the idea of God in Scientology.

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Scientologists do celebrate several holidays, with the majority occurring annually. Some of the most significant holidays include founder L. Ron Hubbard's birthday on March 13, the day of the original/first publication of the book Dianetics on May 9, and the anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Scientologists on October 7. All of these events have massive international celebrations hosted by the Church of Scientology. In addition to recognizing the holidays, the Church utilizes this time to relay to the rest of its members its status in society and its agenda for the upcoming future. Celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of a Church of Scientology in Johannesburg
Unlike certain religions(such as the Abrahamic Faiths), Scientology is not religiously exclusive - its members are allowed to believe in other religions and also participate in their activities and sacred rituals. Also, Scientology is non-denominational and open to everyone, regardless of religious background or ethnicity or educational upbringing. Its stated mission is to teach its essential principles through training to let individuals improve their own life and the lives of those around them, regardless of their religious or normal background.