Scientology Research Paper Topics

Paying for you sin Jesus opened the pearly gates and said, “cash or credit please”. To many this seems a little unorthodox, however in Scientology is has become the norm. Scientology has become the religion of choice for many citizens across America; However, the phenomenal growth of the system has yet to change the perception of the church. “It is said, L Ron Hubbard, created the religion as a money-making scam in 1954”, wrote Nelson Jones. Scientology is one the wealthiest religions, and that is by no means a mistake. Faith selling is a million-dollar industry. Scientology consists of eight dynamics, self, creativity, group survival, species, life form, physical universe, spiritual dynamic, and infinity. These required courses cost around six-hundred fifty dollars apiece, and often require sixteen-hour study days. Members are occasionally appointed to take the classes more than once, due to revisions to the curriculum. In addition to the price of the courses aspiring Scientologist must buy many of Hubbard's books, and often attend special lectures, which usually run tapes of Hubbard, or speeches by top Scientologists. The demands of a Scientologist are nothing short of astonishing. In one instance, a member reported he was beaten by several members of the church. He was expected to just lay still and take it. He was punched …show more content…
A boot camp is an intense reconditioning of specific subjects. While in boot camp one is cut off from other Scientologist, for fear of. If one is deemed to far gone they may be subjected to a disconnect. Disconnection is the severance of all ties between a Scientologist and a friend, colleague, or family member deemed to be antagonistic towards Scientology. The practice of disconnection is a form of shunning. People are sometimes shunned by their own families. Never being able to contact them again. Why would anyone sign up for