AboutJet Heller Expertise As a trained auditor and an OT VIII, I can answer a wide range of questions on Scientology. However, I cannot divulge material the Church of Scientology deems confidential.
Expert: Jet Heller Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: science, sci-fi, or scientology
Question Hi,
I have heard that scientology is a religion without a god. Is this true? If it is true, the where did L. Ron Hubbard get his information to create the religion? Who told him this stuff? Where did he get the information for Dianetics, and the religion of scientology?
I have heard that scientology believes that some alien creatures inhabited the earth millions of years ago, and that their souls are trapped in some mountain. If Scientology is a religion without a god, then where did these alien creatures get souls in the first place?
I have heard a lot of criticism of Scientology by word of mouth, and I have read a lot of criticism on the internet. I even read the interview with L. Ron Hubbard's son, where he said that his father was a satanist, and quoted his father as once having said: "if you want to be rich, create your own religion..."
I have also heard that when people join scientology they are encouraged to go to extremely expensive classes and lectures, to learn about the secrets of the faith, and to be raised up onto the next level in the Church of Scientology. That's why many times only the Hollywood elite can afford to become high members in the Church.
Finally I have heard that if someone publically criticizes scientology, then they get sued, or some other misfortune befalls them, just to shut them up.
What can you tell me about the comments I have heard?
Thanks: A.J.
Answer That's odd - Scientology completely and specifically acknowledges the existence of God. ANY Scientologist learns this in the most basic introductory course.
Before I answer any other questions, please acquaint yourself with any one of several basic books on the subject.
