The Difference between Scientology and Atheism

1. What do Scientologists actually believe?
2. Do Scientologists believe in heaven?
3. Who is the God of Scientology?
4. What's wrong with Scientology?
5. Do Scientologists drink?
6. Do Scientologists believe in doctors?
7. What famous people are Scientologists?
8. Do Scientologists pay taxes?
9. What do Scientologists do when someone dies?

What do Scientologists actually believe?

According to Scientology beliefs, Scientology itself is a blend of science and spirituality, with belief in an immortal spirit and in improving that spirit here on Earth using Scientology's methods. Scientologists do not typically dwell on Heaven or Hell or the afterlife, instead focusing on the spirit.

Do Scientologists believe in heaven?

But Scientologists do not believe in heaven or hell, although a central belief is the idea that individuals have lived before and will live again, spokesman Tommy Davis said. “There is no concept of heaven and hell.

Who is the God of Scientology?

Xenu (/ˈziːnuː/), also called Xemu, was, according to Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, the dictator of the "Galactic Confederacy" who brought billions of his people to Earth (then known as "Teegeeack") in DC-8-like spacecraft 75 million years ago, stacked them around volcanoes, and killed them with hydrogen bombs.

What's wrong with Scientology?

Since its inception in 1954, the Church of Scientology has been involved in a number of controversies, including its stance on psychiatry, Scientology's legitimacy as a religion, the Church's aggressive attitude in dealing with its perceived enemies and critics, allegations of mistreatment of members, and predatory ...

Do Scientologists drink?

In addition to the vitamins, people going through the Purification Rundown are told to drink a blend of vegetable oils (they supposedly replenish the body's fatty tissues), and an anti-dehydration drink of water, salt, and potassium.

Do Scientologists believe in doctors?

"Scientologists use prescription drugs when physically ill and also rely on the advice and treatment of medical doctors. The Church does not involve itself in the diagnosis or classification of any medical condition."

What famous people are Scientologists?

Celebrity Scientologists include:

• Kirstie Alley.
• Anne Archer.
• Catherine Bell.
• Nancy Cartwright.
• Erika Christensen.
• Chick Corea.
• Tom Cruise.
• Jason Dohring.

Do Scientologists pay taxes?

The tax status of the Church of Scientology in the United States has been the subject of decades of controversy and litigation. ... The IRS granted 153 Scientology-related corporate entities tax exemption and the right to declare their own subordinate organizations tax-exempt in the future.

What do Scientologists do when someone dies?

Non-Scientologists Joel Sappell and Robert Welkos described in a 1990 article in the LA Times how Scientologists believe that when a person dies—or, in Scientology terms, when a thetan abandons its physical body—they go to a "landing station" on the planet Venus, where the thetan is re-implanted and told lies about its ...