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1 NEW RELIGION SCIENTOLOGY

2 Introduction Soo Hyun Seo

3 Welcome to Scientology Scio [knowing; enlightenment]+ logos [study of; word] = Study of knowing NEW kind of religion Salvation NOT by belief, but actions

4 Our goal Peace on Earth and salvation for Man Spiritual improvement in the here and now a precise path Absolute certainty

5 L. Ron Hubbard (1911~1986) Founder of Scientology Fiction writer (especially Sci-fi) The way to Happiness Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health Engram - mental image picture of an experience Dia+nous = through the mind State of clear Analytical mind and reactive mind.

6 David Miscavage & Tom Cruise Miscavage: Very ambitious Current leader of Scientology Very close with Tom Cruise Cruise: Second most important figure in Scientology Outspoken advocate, ambassador of Scientology

7 Eight Dynamics Self Family Group Humanity Animal Universe Spirit Supreme Being, Thetan

8 Major Doctrines Man is primarily a spiritual force, Thetan. Man is naturally good. God exists, but is different for different people Reality is what we agree on. Good is constructive action and thought. Evil is destructive action and thought.

9 The Secret Doctrine: Xenu Videoclip

10 Free Personality Test

11 Auditing Spiritual counseling Get rid of unwanted emotions and habits No one will tell you what is wrong with you You realize yourself You become more and more YOU

12 Lectures Lectures and sessions are required to reach the clear stage ARC triangle Social and Antisocial personality Practical and simple YOU can do it

13 Our Community All over the world: Asia, Europe, South and North America, Oceania, and even Africa Ministry in Ghana All kinds of prestigious professions

14 You can find us in... Milan, Italy Tokyo, Japan Bogot, Colombia Basel, Switzerland Sydney, Australia Advanced Org & Saint Hill Europe Clearwater, Florida Portland, Oregon Pretoria, Gauteng Cambridge, Ontario Padova, Italy Tel Aviv, Israel Los Gatos, California Buffalo, New York Phoenix, Arizona Denver, Colorado San Jose, California Orange County, California Greater Cincinnati Sacramento, California Hamburg, Germany Inglewood, California St. Paul, Minnesota Tampa, Florida Moscow, Russia Melbourne, Australia Seattle, Washington Pasadena, California Mexico City, Mexico Los Angeles, California Johannesburg, South Africa Las Vegas, Nevada Qubec City, Canada Brussels, Belgium Washington, DC Rome, Italy Nashville, Tennessee Dallas, Texas Malm, Sweden Berlin, Germany London, United Kingdom New York Madrid, Spain San Francisco, California Johannesburg, South Africa Tour of the Center of Scientology of Tel Aviv Come anytime! We have plenty videos and books ready for you!

15 Strong Points Eun Bin Kim

16 1.Greater happiness by scientific treatment. mental illness is from past include previous life. therapy which looks like scientific, logical -> E-METER =16203

17 2. Free from all kinds of social evil for peaceful world. Freedom of Drug ex) Narconon program Anti-Drug program Freedom of crime ex) Criminon program

18 3. Strong fellowship and sense of belonging Church in Hollywood And many celebrities And strong community

19 3. Strong fellowship and sense of belonging Not only hollywood but also various society, they have variety of meetihgs. Working on 3,200 professions, More than 11,000 churches mission/groups Across 184 nations.

20 4. Unlimited capabilities of human Man is immortal spiritual being. His experience extedns well beyond a single lietime His capabilties are unlimited, even if not presently. Through education of scientology Age of searching, defining solutions, ourselves, the truth. An age in which the predictability of science and wisdom of religion combine = age of ANSWERS

21 Weak Points Sun Yeob Kim

22 1. Pseudoscience Scientology s doctrine = An unscientific, man-made Doctrine No scientific evidence ex) E-METER

23 2. Immorality Criminals under the Operation. Operation Snow White Operation Freakout Own Intelligence Bureau. Ex) Office of Special Affairs(1982~)

24 3. Blind faith Don t allow meeting family. Own educational facilities in a vacuum, Own secret language Hollywood Project

25 4. $cientology Ask a lot of money Discrimination as to the celebrities and the general believers Church of scientology as religious organization

26 Christian Alternative Han Sol Park

27 1. Pseudoscience/Jesus is the truth John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God

28 2. Immorality/Judgement 2 Cor 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

29 3. Blind faith/ Acknowledging the Lord Hos 6:3 Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him.

30 4. $cientology/god is fair Acts 15:9 God promised that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be blessed and saved.

31 Q&A

32 Open Questions 1. Can Scientology be defined as a religion? Why or Why not? 2. On base of Christian Worldview, how can we harmonize science with faith within our lives?

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