Scientology beliefs and practices

presentation of tithes in churches shows that we give back to God and give him grace through prayers. Islam believes in God whom they called Allah, and that there is one God, and that this oneness is central to their spirituality. Islam significant belief about (God) Allah in Muslim faith is the concept of oneness Allah his mighty all by himself he has no partners he is omniscient God, the is omnipotent and the one God to all…

is in your heart and more about what is in your wallet. Bear in mind that the Church of Scientology brings in $500-550 million every year, according to an article by L. Christopher Smith for Entrepreneur. This church earns more in a year than most people will see in their entire lifetime, and yet none of it goes to the IRS; it remains in the money-grubbing hands of the church’s leaders. The Church of Scientology is not a unique case; the same truth applies to numerous other large religious…

Catholic practices that were wanted to change were certain teaching practices, and also the giving away of indulgences. Indulgences were “the remission of punishment due for sins which had already been confessed and absolution given.” In a more comprehensible manner, indulgences are the taking…

Shinrikyō apocalyptic movement in Japan. Manipulationist sects seek worldly goals and do not withdraw from society; they do however seek spiritual means to be able to reach those worldly goals. Examples of Manipulationist sects are Deep Ecology, Scientology, Transcendental Meditation and Neo-Shamanism. Lastly, Utopian sects look towards the human reconstruction of the world on a communitarian basis and according to a certain divine plan in which evil is eliminated. Some examples are the…

whereas women could only have one husband. When the United States government threatened to take away the assets from Mormon churches the Latter-day Saints agreed to compromise with the U.S. by forgoing polygamy. Consequently, most Mormons stopped the practice of polygamy, but a few resisted and still continue pluralistic marriages in the present. Moreover, the broadcast “Inside Mormon Faith” gives a distinction between the different…

Humanities, Block 4 p52) So even for the spiritual enquirer of religion, the task of understanding religion is far from easy. There is further clouding of the issue for students when one needs to separate religions from cults. The Church of Scientology has been unable to register its centre as a place of worship in Britain - the closest an organization can get under British law to being recognised as a `religion.' (Block 3, p29) Some regard the Mormon Church (The Church of Jesus Christ…

the other hand are fully aware of their creator, the Buddha. Geographically, Buddhism mainly resides over countries like Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka though its practices and rituals are shared worldwide. Hinduism on the other hand, mainly resides in India and Nepal though like Buddhism its practices and rituals are spread…

other species died off, humans pulled through by starting the agricultural revolution, and after settling down and mostly giving up our nomadic lives from the past, cultures began to grow. From this we gained written languages and various religious beliefs as well as greater technological advances and formations of actual cities and governments. There would be none of this if we as humans were not so adept at utilizing and manipulating nature for our growth and survival; furthermore, philosophy…

The Orthodox Church has well over 1k years of power and strong political history along with spiritual influences over Russians. Their beliefs are based on the bible traditions that are clearly defined by seven ecumenical councils between A.D 325-787. The highest official of the church is the patriarch. The patriarch is basically the pope of the Orthodox faith. Matters relating to the religion…

dating all the way back to the time of King David in Judah. Throughout America, cults have emerged time and time again, cutting the ties that hold together American culture as we know it; and they became infamous for going against the traditional beliefs and values held in American society. One of the earliest examples of cults in America…