My fellow blogger djdiaz answered the question: "What are scientology's teachings on contemporary issues such as: Homosexuality (sex, marriage, adoption etc.), abortion, global warming & 'going green', euthanasia, and finally the relationship between church and government?"
Good questions and he gives good answers.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Truth versus Hatchet Job
A hatchet job is defined as "a very strong and unfair criticism, especially in the form of a newspaper article". That's a rather mild definition. I'd call it a deliberate attempt to harm or destroy in a news media article.
In an attempt to recover his dismal ratings, Anderson Cooper, that handsome CNN presenter (I won't call him journalist as that would insult real members of the profession), did a hatchet job recently on Scientology . The facts of what happened may fascinating reading. You can read all about it (and see some really good videos) here: CNN The Least Trusted Name in News - AC360: See Anderson Cooper Run for Ratings
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In an attempt to recover his dismal ratings, Anderson Cooper, that handsome CNN presenter (I won't call him journalist as that would insult real members of the profession), did a hatchet job recently on Scientology . The facts of what happened may fascinating reading. You can read all about it (and see some really good videos) here: CNN The Least Trusted Name in News - AC360: See Anderson Cooper Run for Ratings
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Monday, June 07, 2010
More Questions from a Nurse (10)
Taylor asked a number of questions here: More Questions from a Nurse. Here are more answers:
16. When I give the report I'm supposed to provide handouts for the class. Is there anything that you can think of that would benefit?
Regarding health, Scientologists tend to follow the advice in Chapters 1 and 2 of The Way To Happiness. I recommend you download the book and read those chapters (they are short). This will give you the basic idea of our views on this area.
One other important thing is that when ill or injured Scientologists like to get "Assists" which are spiritual healing procedures. You can read all about them here: Assists for Illness and Injury. These can really help speed up recovery.
The Scientology Web Site has a very good search feature. Just go to the site, type in the "Search" and press the Enter key.
That was the last question. Thank you Taylor for asking them. It's always a pleasure to clarify questions about Scientology and Scientologists.
16. When I give the report I'm supposed to provide handouts for the class. Is there anything that you can think of that would benefit?
Regarding health, Scientologists tend to follow the advice in Chapters 1 and 2 of The Way To Happiness. I recommend you download the book and read those chapters (they are short). This will give you the basic idea of our views on this area.
One other important thing is that when ill or injured Scientologists like to get "Assists" which are spiritual healing procedures. You can read all about them here: Assists for Illness and Injury. These can really help speed up recovery.
The Scientology Web Site has a very good search feature. Just go to the site, type in the "Search" and press the Enter key.
That was the last question. Thank you Taylor for asking them. It's always a pleasure to clarify questions about Scientology and Scientologists.
Sunday, June 06, 2010
More Questions from a Nurse (9)
Taylor asked a number of questions here: More Questions from a Nurse. Here are more answers:
14. If caring for a family member in a nursing home and is going to die, is there someone to prepare the body?
There are no special religious requirements for preparation of the body after death. The normal traditions of the individual would apply. For me it would be finding an undertaker.
15. Is there a particular process for the funeral?
We do have a funeral service in Scientology. What is the Scientology funeral service?
Whether the coffin is there or the service is held after burial (as in a memorial) is a decision of the loved ones.
More tomorrow.
14. If caring for a family member in a nursing home and is going to die, is there someone to prepare the body?
There are no special religious requirements for preparation of the body after death. The normal traditions of the individual would apply. For me it would be finding an undertaker.
15. Is there a particular process for the funeral?
We do have a funeral service in Scientology. What is the Scientology funeral service?
Whether the coffin is there or the service is held after burial (as in a memorial) is a decision of the loved ones.
More tomorrow.
Saturday, June 05, 2010
More Questions from a Nurse (8)
Taylor asked a number of questions here: More Questions from a Nurse. Here are more answers:
13a. What are the thoughts on Divorce?
There is a good chance that a marriage that is heading for divorce can be put back together again with Scientology Marriage Counseling. It has a very good success rate.
If at all possible a marriage should be saved but there are circumstances where the best course for all involved is divorce. That sums it up for me and I think for Scientologists in general.
More tomorrow.
13a. What are the thoughts on Divorce?
There is a good chance that a marriage that is heading for divorce can be put back together again with Scientology Marriage Counseling. It has a very good success rate.
If at all possible a marriage should be saved but there are circumstances where the best course for all involved is divorce. That sums it up for me and I think for Scientologists in general.
More tomorrow.
Friday, June 04, 2010
More Questions from a Nurse (7)
Taylor asked a number of questions here: More Questions from a Nurse. Here are more answers:
13. What are the thoughts on infidelity?
Infidelity is destructive to the individuals involved and has a ripple effect on other family members, especially children.
As L. Ron Hubbard says in The Way to Happiness Book, "Unfaithfulness on the part of a sexual partner can heavily reduce one's survival. History and the newspapers carry floods of instances of the violence of human passions aroused by unfaithfulness. 'Guilt' is the milder evil. Jealousy and vengeance are the greater monsters: one never knows when they will cease to sleep."
I would recommend reading Chapter 3 of the book because I would say it accurately describes a Scientologist's view on this subject.
More tomorrow.
13. What are the thoughts on infidelity?
Infidelity is destructive to the individuals involved and has a ripple effect on other family members, especially children.
As L. Ron Hubbard says in The Way to Happiness Book, "Unfaithfulness on the part of a sexual partner can heavily reduce one's survival. History and the newspapers carry floods of instances of the violence of human passions aroused by unfaithfulness. 'Guilt' is the milder evil. Jealousy and vengeance are the greater monsters: one never knows when they will cease to sleep."
I would recommend reading Chapter 3 of the book because I would say it accurately describes a Scientologist's view on this subject.
More tomorrow.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
More Questions from a Nurse (6)
Taylor asked a number of questions here: More Questions from a Nurse. Here are more answers:
12. What are the beliefs and views on marriage?
Scientology regards the family as the building block of any society and marriage as an essential component of a stable family life.
For more check out this: How does Scientology View Marriage and the Family? and this What is the Scientology Wedding Ceremony?.
12a. Are there arranged marriages?
No.
More tomorrow.
12. What are the beliefs and views on marriage?
Scientology regards the family as the building block of any society and marriage as an essential component of a stable family life.
For more check out this: How does Scientology View Marriage and the Family? and this What is the Scientology Wedding Ceremony?.
12a. Are there arranged marriages?
No.
More tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
More Questions from a Nurse (5)
Taylor asked a number of questions here: More Questions from a Nurse. Here are more answers:
10. On whom do you rely on health care services or healing?
For general data on the religious view on medical care read this: What is the Scientology position on medical care?
For myself the answer to the question is the clinic I mentioned above and Dr. Fuhrman.
11. Are there religious restrictions that your caregiver should know?
The Church of Scientology itself does not enforce any restrictions on physical treatment.
But Scientologists are opposed to destructive psychiatric treatments such as psychiatric drugs, electroshock therapy and psychosurgery. I have seen that regular doctors are prescribing psychiatric drugs without understanding there dangers, so that would be a restriction which a caregiver would need to know: don't give psychiatric or other mind-altering drugs to a Scientologist. For more info read this: What is the Scientology View
on Drugs and Medicine?
Medical drugs and normal medical treatments are no problem.
More tomorrow.
10. On whom do you rely on health care services or healing?
For general data on the religious view on medical care read this: What is the Scientology position on medical care?
For myself the answer to the question is the clinic I mentioned above and Dr. Fuhrman.
11. Are there religious restrictions that your caregiver should know?
The Church of Scientology itself does not enforce any restrictions on physical treatment.
But Scientologists are opposed to destructive psychiatric treatments such as psychiatric drugs, electroshock therapy and psychosurgery. I have seen that regular doctors are prescribing psychiatric drugs without understanding there dangers, so that would be a restriction which a caregiver would need to know: don't give psychiatric or other mind-altering drugs to a Scientologist. For more info read this: What is the Scientology View
on Drugs and Medicine?
Medical drugs and normal medical treatments are no problem.
More tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
More Questions from a Nurse (4)
Taylor asked a number of questions here: More Questions from a Nurse. Here are more answers:
9. Who/what is your primary source of information about your health?
This answer has nothing to do with Scientology. My answer reflects my personal choices.
My wife and I have read widely in this field attempting to discover what diet and other life style choices lead to health. Over the years I have used many sources, tried many different diets and have finally narrowed it down to something that actually works. My primary source is Dr. Joel Fuhrman who bases his recommendations on thousands of scientific studies rather than opinion or a few studies that conform to a personal bias. Since following his methods my health has improved more than ever before. For example, I lost 65lbs in nine months, my energy went way up and my general level of health is the highest it has ever been.
During our quest we also discovered a local clinic that uses physical tests (blood tests, saliva tests, etc.), Functional medicine, Orthomolecular medicine and Naturopathic medicine. Their diagnoses go much deeper than those of a traditional medical doctor and they use both natural and medical solutions as appropriate for solving health issues. I find that actual physical tests interpreted by someone who is well trained are far superior to any other method.
We also use Chiropractic and other natural practitioners when needed.
More tomorrow.
9. Who/what is your primary source of information about your health?
This answer has nothing to do with Scientology. My answer reflects my personal choices.
My wife and I have read widely in this field attempting to discover what diet and other life style choices lead to health. Over the years I have used many sources, tried many different diets and have finally narrowed it down to something that actually works. My primary source is Dr. Joel Fuhrman who bases his recommendations on thousands of scientific studies rather than opinion or a few studies that conform to a personal bias. Since following his methods my health has improved more than ever before. For example, I lost 65lbs in nine months, my energy went way up and my general level of health is the highest it has ever been.
During our quest we also discovered a local clinic that uses physical tests (blood tests, saliva tests, etc.), Functional medicine, Orthomolecular medicine and Naturopathic medicine. Their diagnoses go much deeper than those of a traditional medical doctor and they use both natural and medical solutions as appropriate for solving health issues. I find that actual physical tests interpreted by someone who is well trained are far superior to any other method.
We also use Chiropractic and other natural practitioners when needed.
More tomorrow.
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