How does Scientology Work?

Scientology philosophy provides answers to many questions about life and death; it encompasses an exact, precisely mapped-out path. Through application of Scientology technology in an auditing session, a person is able to remove barriers and unwanted conditions and so become more himself. As a person progresses, he often reaches out to help others in the ways he has been helped.

In developing Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard found the means to develop a technology to free the human spirit and thereby allow man to really know himself. He thoroughly tested all of his procedures and recorded for future use those that proved most workable in bringing about uniformly predictable results. These comprise standard Scientology technology.

That which is real to the person himself is all one is asked to accept of Scientology. No beliefs are forced upon him. By training and processing, he finds out for himself the answers he is looking for in life.

What does Scientology accomplish?

Since Scientology is an applied religious philosophy; the stress is on application and workability. It addresses the individual and brings about self-improvement by increasing a person’s awareness and ability to handle life. It differs from other religious philosophies in that it supplies the means through which a person can increase his ability to effectively handle the problems and situations he and others face in life.

What claims are made for Scientology?

Scientology can increase a person’s awareness and its application can help one to achieve greater happiness, self-confidence and ability.

Man has often been attracted to philosophies that sound plausible but which have no technology that can be applied to bring about desirable changes in one’s life. Scientology and Dianetics, on the other hand, supply the tools with which an individual can improve his own life and the lives of those around him.

Scientology philosophy is based on the premise that man is basically good and that man can improve conditions in his life. However, Scientology cannot promise to do anything by itself. Only the individual can bring about his own improvement by applying Scientology tenets to himself, his life and others in his environment.

How do people get into Scientology?

Usually by word of mouth, often by reading a book or seeing promotional materials or taking a personality test at a Church of Scientology. Sometimes by meeting a scientologist and seeing that he has "something" -- a positive attitude toward life, certainty, self-confidence and happiness -- which they too would like. Fundamentally, people get into Scientology because they want to improve something in their lives or because they wish to help others improve themselves and thus make a better civilization.