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L. Ron Hubbard's View Of Scientology

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Scientology, a set of religious beliefs and practices, first appearing in the 1950’s was presented by L. Ron Hubbard an American author. Hubbard published a manuscript called, “Dianetics: The Original Thesis”, a manuscript that would later have him announce the first start of Scientology. This would then be the start of an upbringing of the Church of Scientology which was later founded in 1950’s just shortly after his manuscript had been published. L. Ron Hubbard believed his book would interpret his philosophy of scientology as well as presenting his ideas regarding the religious aspects of scientology. In the years following, many people have joined scientology those including celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Jenna Elfman, John Travolta Ect. …show more content…

L.Ron Hibbard devised eight dynamics of scientology that eventually grew into the religious aspects of scientology. The eight dynamics were all summed up under the basis of human survival and consisted of first, being that of “Self”, that one is to survive on their own; to be one with themselves. Second, “Creativity”, this particular dynamic includes family, as well as the upbringing of children into family. The Third dynamic, “Group Survival”, to survive in a group setting such as family, friends, group or a nation. Fourth Dynamic, “Species”, this is also considered Mankind dynamic this everyone all races and all mankind together surviving. Fifth Dynamic is “Life Forms”, meaning animal instincts survival of animals, fish, and all species for survival. Sixth dynamic, “Physical Universe”, meaning that everything that takes up space and time such as the whole “Universe”, must come together and present components to survive. Seventh Dynamic, “Spirits”, or “Spiritual”, this dynamic consists of the existence of spiritual beings. The last Dynamic, “Infinity”, also considered “God” or “The Creator”, consists of the seventh dynamic of spirituality as well because it embraces all. These dynamics consist of all aspects of life which L.Ron Hubbard clarifies this to perceive all aspects of

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Ron Hubbard’s work about which he published his book- Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health- in May of 1950. When Mr. Hubbard’s work gained popularity, he began to study more about the human spirit. His curiosity sparked the sparked the creation of “Scientology”. {http://www.scientology.org/what-is-scientology/scientology-background/the-beginning-of-scientology.html} L. Ron Hubbard gave lectures about Scientology in Arizona, where people from around the world attended. When these people returned home, they began Scientology groups in many different places, including England, Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, and South Africa. {http://www.scientology.org/what-is-scientology/scientology-background/the-beginning-of-scientology.html} As L. Ron Hubbard expanded his research by delving into the spiritual aspect of his studies, he strived to gain a broader understanding of the spirit’s relation with the body.

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