Who is Jesus to Scientologists?

To Scientologists, Jesus is seen as a great spiritual leader and teacher from the past, part of humanity's spiritual heritage who taught ethics and spiritual truths, but not as the divine Son of God; he's considered a "shade above Clear" (a state in Scientology) and an "Operating Thetan" (a spiritually advanced being) who dealt with past-life issues, but Scientology downplays his unique divinity and resurrection in favor of reincarnation and self-spiritual attainment.

What do Scientologists believe about Jesus?

Scientologists view Jesus as a significant spiritual leader and teacher who achieved a high level of spiritual awareness, possibly an Operating Thetan, but not God in the Christian sense, denying his deity, the Trinity, and substitutionary atonement. They see him as a proponent of reincarnation and Eastern concepts, whose teachings were later distorted, with some Scientology doctrines even suggesting his story originated from alien-induced "memory implants" or "engrams". Salvation in Scientology comes through spiritual enlightenment and clearing these implants, not through Jesus's crucifixion. 

What religion does Jesus support?

The term Jew is used in at least two senses in Scripture: to refer to those who are ethnically Jews and to those who are religiously Jews. Jesus was a Jew in both senses. In fact, he completed the Jewish religion by serving as the Messiah (Christ) whom the prophets had long foretold.

Do Scientologists use the Bible?

The written and recorded spoken words of L. Ron Hubbard on the subject of Scientology collectively constitute the scripture of the religion. He set forth the Scientology theology and technologies in tens of millions of words, including hundreds of books, scores of films and more than 3,000 recorded lectures.

Do Scientologists go to heaven?

But Scientologists do not believe in heaven or hell, although a central belief is the idea that individuals have lived before and will live again, spokesman Tommy Davis said. "There is no concept of heaven and hell.

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What do Scientologists call God?

Most definitely. In Scientology, the concept of God is expressed as the Eighth Dynamic—the urge toward existence as infinity. This is also identified as the Supreme Being. As the Eighth Dynamic, the Scientology concept of God rests at the very apex of universal survival.

Do Scientologists drink alcohol?

There are no dietary laws whatsoever and no general prohibitions against smoking or drinking. However, Scientology does have a mandatory rule banning the consumption of any alcohol within twenty-four hours of or during an auditing session or training.

What is Donald Trump's religion?

Donald Trump identifies as a nondenominational Christian, having previously been raised Presbyterian, and strongly aligns with evangelical Christianity, supporting its agenda and rhetoric, particularly Christian nationalism, despite not being a regular churchgoer; his faith stance involves promoting religious liberty for Christians in the U.S., advocating for traditional values, and leveraging faith as a political force, even as critics question his personal piety versus political strategy. 

Why can't Scientologists say Xenu?

Scientologists can't easily talk about Xenu because the story is considered confidential, advanced scripture (Operating Thetan III level) meant only for experienced members, revealed after costly courses, and the Church discourages discussing it to prevent it from being mocked or misunderstood as mere science fiction, which critics often do. While Xenu is a key figure in their space opera mythology (a galactic tyrant whose actions created spiritual problems), the Church views it as profound spiritual truth, not fantasy, and actively tries to control its release and narrative. 

Which religion loves Jesus the most?

Christianity developed out of Second Temple Judaism in the 1st century CE. It is founded on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and those who follow it are called Christians.

Who came first, Jews or Muslims?

Judaism came first, with roots tracing back to Abraham (2nd millennium BCE) and Moses (13th century BCE), predating Islam by over a millennium, as Islam was founded by Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE (around 610 CE). Both are considered Abrahamic religions, sharing common prophets like Abraham, but Judaism established itself as the first monotheistic faith in the Middle East, with Jewish communities existing in Arabia long before Islam's emergence. 

What is Jesus's real name?

Jesus' real name in Hebrew was Yeshua (or Yehoshua), meaning "Yahweh saves," which evolved through Greek (Iēsous) and Latin (Iesus) into the English "Jesus" over centuries of translation and linguistic changes. He was also known as Jesus the Nazarene (Yeshu Ha-Notzri in Hebrew).
 

What religion is Kevin Costner?

Costner was raised Baptist. He was not academically inclined in school, but did play sports (especially football), take piano lessons, write poetry, and sing in the First Baptist Choir. He has said that watching the 1962 film How the West Was Won as a child inspired his love for Western films.

Can a Scientologist marry a non- Scientologist?

Scientology weddings do not require that both parties of the wedding be adherents of Scientology. Nor does the Church necessarily exclude material from weddings of other faiths in its own ceremonies.

What do Scientologists believe about children?

Scientology views children as spiritual beings (Thetans) with past lives, emphasizing their spiritual development from birth, often through practices like "silent birth" to avoid trauma, and sees child-rearing as part of the Second Dynamic (family/procreation) for survival, while also teaching ethics and auditing (spiritual counseling) to help them progress on the Bridge to Total Freedom, away from psychiatry and toward spiritual enlightenment. 

Which religions don't support LGBTQ?

Religions that generally do not support LGBTQ+ individuals and practices include Islam, Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Southern Baptist Convention, and Orthodox Judaism, viewing homosexual acts as sinful or against divine law, though interpretations vary, with some faiths like Hinduism having complex, mixed views and others like Unitarian Universalism being fully affirming. Many denominations within major faiths have conservative stances, condemning same-sex marriage and practices, while progressive wings of some faiths offer full acceptance.
 

What did Albert Einstein say about Jesus?

Albert Einstein, a secular Jew, expressed deep admiration for Jesus's ethical teachings and personality, calling him a "luminous figure" whose presence is felt in the Gospels, viewing him as a moral teacher who emphasized pure humanity, though he rejected the supernatural aspects of Christianity, seeing the Gospels' message cleansed of priestly dogma as a path to cure social ills. He found Jesus's words divinely expressed and too profound for mere human retelling, distinguishing him from mythological heroes.
 

Which religion is declining the most?

While specific data varies by region, Buddhism is projected to see a significant absolute decline globally due to low birth rates in East Asia, even as Christianity declines as a proportion in the West (especially among younger demographics) and Hinduism sees slower growth, with some studies pointing to the religiously unaffiliated as the fastest-growing demographic. Buddhism faces a potential 7% drop by 2060, primarily in China, Thailand, and Japan, while the "nones" are increasing rapidly in many Western nations.
 

What is Joe Biden's religion?

Joe Biden is a devout Roman Catholic, a faith he has openly discussed as central to his identity, values, and political career, making him the second Catholic U.S. president after John F. Kennedy. His Catholic upbringing, rooted in Catholic social teaching, emphasizes dignity, justice, and service, influencing his stances on issues like racial justice, immigrants, and fairness, while also leading to public discussions with Church leaders, including Pope Francis, about his faith and political stances. 

What religion is Ivanka Trump?

Ivanka Trump is a convert to Orthodox Judaism, having converted before marrying her husband, Jared Kushner, in 2009, and now observes Jewish traditions like keeping kosher and observing Shabbat, though she considers her faith a private and intimate matter. She was raised Protestant but embraced Judaism as a life-altering decision that she finds creates an "amazing blueprint for family connectivity". 

Which president was the most religious?

WILLIAM MCKINLEY 1897-1901

One of the most devout presidents, McKinley found Methodism at a camp meeting revival when he was 10 years old. He became a member of the church six years later and remained steadfast in the Methodist Episcopal Church throughout his life.

Will Scientologists go to heaven?

Scientologists do not typically dwell on Heaven or Hell or the afterlife, instead focusing on the spirit.

What Bible do Scientologists use?

Scientology's "sacred scripture" includes all the writings and taped lectures of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. A particularly important part of this scripture are the technical bulletins of Dianetics and Scientology, known as HCOBs, for "Hubbard Communications Office Bulletins".

What are you not allowed to do as a Scientologist?

Scientologists aren't allowed to use psychiatric/psychological treatments, engage in "disconnection" (shunning) with critics (though the Church calls it a right), or often have children in the elite Sea Org; strict rules exist for Sea Org members regarding marriage, sex, and child-rearing, while general members must avoid alcohol/smoking during services, and they must follow L. Ron Hubbard's doctrines exclusively and avoid other spiritual therapies.