Mr. Laz
01-29-2007, 10:42 PM
The word Scientology literally means "the study of truth." It comes from the Latin word "scio" meaning "knowing in the fullest sense of the word" and the Greek word "logos" meaning "study of."
Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, others and all of life. The Scientology religion comprises a body of knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these:
Man is an immortal, spiritual being. His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized — and those capabilities can be realized. He is able to not only solve his own problems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting happiness, but also achieve new, higher states of awareness and ability.
In Scientology no one is asked to accept anything as belief or on faith. That which is true for you is what you have observed to be true. An individual discovers for himself that Scientology works by personally applying its principles and observing or experiencing results.
Through Scientology, people all over the world are achieving the long-sought goal of true spiritual release and freedom.
The Parts of Man
Man consists of three parts. The first of these is the spririt, called in Scientology the thetan (from the Greek letter theta, meaning "thought" or "spirit"), which is the individual himself.
The second of these parts is the mind. The thetan uses his mind as a communication and control system between himself and his environment.
The third of these parts is the body. The body is not the person.
The most important of the three parts of man is the thetan, which is the spirit, or you.
The Dynamics of Existence
The basic command followed by all life, "Survive!" is subdivided into eight dynamics (dynamic meaning urge, drive or impulse). All activities in one's varied life can be inspected, understood and harmonized with all others to increase survival.
8th Dynamic INFINITY, also commonly called God, the Supreme Being or Creator.
7th Dynamic SPIRITUAL dynamic — anything spiritual with or without identity, life source.
6th Dynamic PHYSICAL UNIVERSE with its four components of matter, energy, space and time.
5th Dynamic LIFE FORMS including all plant and animal life.
4th Dynamic MANKIND as a species.
3rd Dynamic GROUP SURVIVAL whether friends, a club, company, nation or race.
2nd Dynamic FAMILY and children and all other creativity.
1st Dynamic SELF — the individual, including his body, mind and immediate possessions.
Through Scientology, a person realizes that his life and influence extend far beyond himself. By understanding each of these dynamics and their relationship, one to the other, he is able to do so, and thus increase survival on all of these dynamics.
Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, others and all of life. The Scientology religion comprises a body of knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these:
Man is an immortal, spiritual being. His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized — and those capabilities can be realized. He is able to not only solve his own problems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting happiness, but also achieve new, higher states of awareness and ability.
In Scientology no one is asked to accept anything as belief or on faith. That which is true for you is what you have observed to be true. An individual discovers for himself that Scientology works by personally applying its principles and observing or experiencing results.
Through Scientology, people all over the world are achieving the long-sought goal of true spiritual release and freedom.
The Parts of Man
Man consists of three parts. The first of these is the spririt, called in Scientology the thetan (from the Greek letter theta, meaning "thought" or "spirit"), which is the individual himself.
The second of these parts is the mind. The thetan uses his mind as a communication and control system between himself and his environment.
The third of these parts is the body. The body is not the person.
The most important of the three parts of man is the thetan, which is the spirit, or you.
The Dynamics of Existence
The basic command followed by all life, "Survive!" is subdivided into eight dynamics (dynamic meaning urge, drive or impulse). All activities in one's varied life can be inspected, understood and harmonized with all others to increase survival.
8th Dynamic INFINITY, also commonly called God, the Supreme Being or Creator.
7th Dynamic SPIRITUAL dynamic — anything spiritual with or without identity, life source.
6th Dynamic PHYSICAL UNIVERSE with its four components of matter, energy, space and time.
5th Dynamic LIFE FORMS including all plant and animal life.
4th Dynamic MANKIND as a species.
3rd Dynamic GROUP SURVIVAL whether friends, a club, company, nation or race.
2nd Dynamic FAMILY and children and all other creativity.
1st Dynamic SELF — the individual, including his body, mind and immediate possessions.
Through Scientology, a person realizes that his life and influence extend far beyond himself. By understanding each of these dynamics and their relationship, one to the other, he is able to do so, and thus increase survival on all of these dynamics.