Scientology (doctrine)

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Scientology, from “scio” (knowledge), and the Greek λόγος “logos” (word), “the study of knowledge”, is a system of belief that purports to provide knowledge of life and clarity of mind through training in, and counseling using, the principles of the subject. These are said to enable individuals to know how to find the answers to whatever questions or problems they may face.

The doctrines of Scientology are derived from a very large corpus, in excess of forty millions words, and practical applications derived therefrom. These are intended to guide individuals in a heuristic journey of increasing insights into the truth concerning the actual condition of mankind and its true potential, and to provide the skills to gradually bring about the latter. Consequently, proponents regard Scientology as a way for individuals to increase understandings, abilities, and freedoms, and bring about predictable, subjective improvements in their life that increase their value to society.

Scientology refers to the

• subject as developed by the individual whose research and writings constitute the body of written and spoken works, Mr. L. Ron Hubbard;
• Church of Scientology, the organization that was established to promulgate the religion, and to deliver the training and counseling that comprise Scientology in action.