My Religion: Scientology

Swimming Church of Scientology

2009-11-14T10:44:00.000-08:00

The Freewinds: Flag Ship Service Organizationunique Church of Scientology is the Flag Ship Service Organization — located aboard the Motor Vessel Freewinds, a 440-foot ship based in the Caribbean. The ship was acquired in the mid-1980s shortly before the release of the highest advanced auditing level now available. Needing a safe, aesthetic, distraction-free environment appropriate for

What Is Scientology? Fundamentals of a Fast-Growing Religion

2009-11-04T11:37:00.000-08:00

The Church of Scientology has been a part of the Clearwater community since 1975, and a member of the broader community of religions in the United States since 1954. Although much is reported and said about Scientology — due in no small part to its rapid growth throughout the world — it is still a relatively new religion, leading many to ask: “so just what is Scientology?”On the following pages

Church of Scientology of Taiwan Honored by Ministry of Interior

2009-10-23T20:26:00.000-07:00

Scientology recognized for its work to improve the community The Ministry of Interior of Taiwan recognized the Church of Scientology for its humanitarian and social betterment activities with its Excellent Religious Group Award. Mr. Liao-Yi Liao, Minister of Interior of Taiwan, presented the award at the NTUH International Convention Center in Taipei. This was the sixth such acknowledgment

Scientology in Manchester

2009-09-01T19:35:00.000-07:00

An enormous amount of work has gone into planning and acquiring new buildings for all existing Scientology churches. With most of these new buildings located and a great many purchased, the new churches are being opened, with facilities that make it possible for these new Scientology organizations (orgs) to really service their communities.Conceived and spearheaded by David Miscavige these

David Miscavige: Building for the Future of the Scientology Religion

2009-08-31T18:58:00.000-07:00

David Miscavige is the Driving Force of a Movement Now Spanning This World With Ideal Churches of Scientology. This is the rendering of the beautiful new Church of Scientology of Rome. Funded entirely by donations to the International Association of Scientologists (IAS), this Church will mark a

Los Angeles Dianetics Foundation Holds New Dianetics Seminar

2009-08-26T20:23:00.000-07:00

New Dianetics films make it simple for anyone to learn and use the techniques in self-help bestseller Dianetics the Modern Science of Mental Health. A brand new Dianetics seminar was premiered last weekend on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood at the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles. Seventy-five Angelinos learned how easy it is to get the

Scientologists on Youtube

2009-08-18T19:55:00.000-07:00

The Church of Scientology International is launching a series of testimonial videos on its official YouTube Channel called "Meet a Scientologist," which showcase the lives and careers of everyday Scientologists. YouTube users will be able to view 50 videos to start, with 100 more videos scheduled to follow in the upcoming months as part of the Church's continuing efforts to expand its presence in

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Join Disaster Relief Effort in Kisii, Kenya

2009-08-10T16:08:00.000-07:00

Scientology volunteers provided disaster relief when a building collapsed last month in Kisii, Kenya. Scientology Volunteer Ministers from Nekuru, Kenya rushed to the town of Kisii in June when a three-story building under construction in that city collapsed, killing five and injuring 14. The result could have been far more serious, were it not for civilians who reacted immediately and

Scientology Course on the Human Mind Delivered in Romania

2009-07-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

With interest high in Scientology and Dianetics a course called “The Anatomy of the Human Mind” met with great success in Timisoara, Romania. The publication last fall of 9 Scientology and Dianetics books in Romanian has ignited tremendous interest in the subject of the human mind. Add to that the presence in the country of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers European Goodwill Tour, and demand

Church of Scientology urges community counter-attack against drugs

2009-06-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

Scientology churches urge young and old to help save lives on United Nations International Day against Drugs Abuse and Trafficking The Church of Scientology International is directing its churches and missions in 165 countries to join forces with the United Nations on June 26th in raising awareness on drug abuse. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking is based on U.N. General

What are Scientology Volunteer Minister Cavalcades?

2009-06-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

There's our Volunteer Minister Cavalcades constantly visiting new communities to offer their help with everything from marital difficulties, to tutoring for children, to providing a willing ear for the lonely, and all else to help with the myriad of life's problems. - David Miscavige, leader of the Church of Scientology Driven by the purpose to truly Do Something About It, Volunteer Ministers

Lucky in Love (and Life)

2008-09-03T15:25:00.000-07:00

I was just reading Science of Survival (thank you David Miscaivge for making this the highest priority for every Scientologist--to read these books by L. Ron Hubbard). I found out what makes a person lucky. If I were going to lend someone my good money to go gamble it at Las Vegas, I think I could make a fortune, just selecting people who are hight on the emotional tone scale. I know that when

Dianetics is 58

2008-05-12T16:50:00.001-07:00

Wow! a new video site for Dianetics!Love the introductory video. It is such an excellent graphic presentation of what the reactive mind is and how it affects you.I've been reading the Basics Books, and I've just started re-reading Dianetics: the Original Thesis and I'm amazed how each time I real this book I get more out of it.L. Ron Hubbard explains how the analytical mind dreams up

YouTube Description of Scientology

2008-05-06T15:49:00.000-07:00

In the sidebar of the Scientology channel on YouTube is a very simple description of Scientology. Sharing it here as I couldn't state it better:Scientology is a religion in its highest meaning, as it helps bring man to total freedom and truth.The essential tenets of Scientology are these:You are an immortal spiritual being. Your experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. And your

Scientology on YouTube

2008-05-05T11:03:00.000-07:00

I'm so pleased to see there's finally a place you can go to on YouTube and get the truth about Scientology.Not that I use YouTube for my factual research. But there are certainly tons of people who spend most of their lives on this web site, so it's good they can find what's really going on in Scientlogy there too.A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able

What a Great Site!

2008-03-15T12:57:00.000-07:00

Wow! I just found out about the new Scientology video site! What a blast! I'm sending everyone to visit it. Go look it over! If you're here on my site you must want to know something about Scientology. That's where you will get all your answers!A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where man is

Scientology stands a chance

2008-02-25T10:14:00.000-08:00

Jean E. Rosenfeld, historian of religions at the UCLA Center for the Study of Religions, responds to LA Times Guest Editorial on ScientologySeldom does a new religious movement survive its founder's death, as Scientology has, and take root during subsequent generations, gain followers and become established as a church. But those movements that do succeed are vilified at the beginning, when they

Happiness and Morality? Is there any connection?

2007-10-01T18:24:00.000-07:00

An article out of Baton Rouge asks a very interesting question: How can a person be truly happy when they are surrounded by immoral, behavior that is just everywhere today?Right before I read that I was checking out Digg.com and saw on the first page an article on Britney Spears losing custody of her two boys because of her wanton disregard for standards, her excessive drinking, her use of

Communication Skills can Avert Conflicts: Scientologist

2007-09-26T22:01:00.000-07:00

A terrific article coming out of Nepal today:Kathmandu, September 27A Scientologist said at a workshop on Wednesday that good communication skills can resolve many conflicts.Speaking at a week-long training for security forces on effective communication skills, Marion Whitta, director, Scientology International Volunteers Goodwill Tour India and Nepal, said, "A policeman who knows how to

Rich and Mark Take on Panorama

2007-05-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Rich and Mark for sharing this outrageous clip on YouTube:What a scream!

BBC's Mistake

2007-05-13T21:09:00.000-07:00

I think BBC will come to regret defending Sweeney when they realize just how much he pulled the wool over their eyes.There's no way they could continue to defend him after finding out he actually heckled John Travolta at the London Wild Hogs premiere while he was doing his story on Scientology. This has to violate their own code of ethics, surely!

London in Spring

2007-04-24T08:54:00.000-07:00

I happened across this photo today. It's the Church of Scientology of London on Queen Victoria Street. Thanks. to Leyaya for this picture.This church is right in the heart of London, and such a beautiful city, London is. Especially in April.I felt so nostalgic I went looking for photos of London gardens and found a goldmine!Here are some other views of London from this time of year (the

IMG_0002 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2007-04-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

I happened across this photo today. It's the Church of Scientology of London on Queen Victoria Street.Such a beautiful part of the city.Here are some other views of London from this time of year (the absolutely most beautiful time to be visiting, with so many gorgeous gardens all over the city).

Volunteer Ministers in Flickr

2007-04-14T17:11:00.000-07:00

I found out about a great new Flickr feature from the Engineering a New World blog. It's flickr maps, and you can post your photos on a map of the world, to appear where they happened in the world.But what was even more cool were the pictures he posted.I think the work Scientology Volunteer Ministers do is outstanding.You know there's a team of Scientologists in the Solomon Islands now, helping