Origins and historical development
How did Hubbard's career start?
As a writer of science fiction for "pulp" magazines
What is the method one can engage in to remove their engrams?
Auditing
This process uses an E-meter device to help identify and address spiritual distress.
auditing
This man authored the key texts foundational to Scientology
L. Ron Hubbard
True/False - Scientology is rooted in a specific ethnic background?
FALSE
When did Scientology originate?
1954, with the publication of L. Ron Hubbard's Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health
True or false? Scientologists encourage members of the congregations to pursue other religions outside of scientology.
True
Large gatherings celebrate the achievements of Scientology and its founder.
Collective Ceremonies, also known as "Events"
What foundational book introduces the concept of "engrams" and the auditing process central to Scientology
Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health
How are CoS doctrines and thoughts implemented?
Discussion and deliberation between the elite scholars of CoS
How did Hubbard originally view Dianetics before he adopted more religious views?
Dianetics as a “science of the mind,”
What is the name of the leader of the galaxy who was said to kill thousands of thetans?
Xenu
Rituals in Scientology often emphasize the eternal journey of the thetan during weddings, naming ceremonies, and funerals.
Rites of Passage
The text by L. Ron Hubbard provides a framework for ethical behavior within Scientology
Introduction to Scientology Ethics
John Sweeney’s interaction with the CoS exemplifies the church’s habit of a) welcoming b) aggression, or c) indifference towards newcomers?
AGGRESSION
Where was the first church of Scientology?
California
True or false? Scientologists believe that a person’s thetan will die as soon as they die.
False
Scientology adapts this type of ritual to resemble traditional Christian services while maintaining its unique doctrines.
Christian-Emulating Services
This book explores the techniques Scientologists use to achieve higher consciousness and spiritual power.
The Creation of Human Ability
What is the response of the CoS to celebrities and others who all fall away from the church?
Ostracization
Hubbard's term derived from Greek and Latin that paved the way into a religious, rather than a mental health, movement
"science of knowing"
What is an Operating thetan?
The highest level of a thetan that a person can reach. Operating thetans are able to control things without relying on their body.
The device measures changes in skin resistance to identify emotional reactions during Scientology auditing sessions.
E-meter
This text explains Scientology's basic principles and its pursuit of spiritual enlightenment
Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought?
What happens in mid-March that is a major CoS holiday?
L Ron Hubbard’s “Birthday Game,” where active CoS members recruit as many new converts to celebrate.