Xenu and Other Things You May Not Know About Scientology

Scientology is in news a lot these days. From discussions about the "Silent Birth" of Suri Cruise to the new Narconon facilities scientologist John Travolta is helping to build, famous scientologists are in our headlines frequently. But what do you really know about scientology?

According to the Church Of Scientology (http://www.scientology.org/)

"Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, others and all of life. The Scientology religion comprises a body of knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths."

What the site doesn't say however is how this is accomplished or what those "truths" are. Basically, it goes something like this: You become interested in scientology, either on your own or you are offered a free "personality test" by a member whom you pass on the street. After a personality test, you are advised to seek auditing and other courses (this is costly) to help you to achieve "clear". Now, let's fill in the "gaps" here.

Let's start with how Scientology came to be. Scientology was created by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, was born in Nebraska on March 10, 1911. He was the son of a US Navy officer, and attended public schools in at least 4 different States. For only two short years, he attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Hubbard claimed advanced degrees in the sciences and in civil engineering, However, he failed most of his classes and had a grade point average somewhere around a D. He never received any other formal Education.