General Resources

What is Scientology?   Online version of book by the same title.  Explains in detail the beliefs and practices of the Church of Scientology.

The Scientology Handbook   Textbook of basic Scientology principles.

Scientology Effective Solutions   Application of Scientology applied religious philosophy to social ills.

Commentary on Current Events

Freedom Magazine   Investigative reporting in the public interest, published by the Church of Scientology International.

Church of Scientology International Press Office   Search engine and photographs and information on the Scientology religion, the people, churches, missions, Dianetics groups, volunteer ministers, social reform and community activities and people using L. Ron Hubbard's technology in secular programs.

Essays and Scholarly Articles

Scientology: Theology and Practice of a Contemporary Religion   Includes the axioms, codes and creed of the Church of Scientology and commentary by religious scholars.

The Real Church of Scientology   Essay by two Finish religious scholars.

The Church of Scientology   Extract from the book "The Church of Scientology" by J. Gordon Melton.
The Organization of Scientology, The Structure of the Church

Scientology (the Church of Scientology)   Excerpt of article from the Encyclopedia of Cults Sects and New Religions.

Miscellaneous

Scientology Volunteer Ministers   Scientology volunteer program active in disasters and in helping communities.

Religious Tolerance: Church of Scientology   Independent views of the Scientology religion, including the history, beliefs and practices.

Church of Scientology International - Human Rights Director   Scientology Human Rights program and information on the Scientology religion.

Scientology, the Doctrine of Clarity   Information on Scientology, Dianetics and L. Ron Hubbard and their relationship to eastern religions.

Church of Scientology Public Affairs and Human Rights Office   European human rights office of the Church of Scientology International presents programs to improve such social situations as illiteracy, drug abuse and violations of human rights and religions freedom.

[Above links contributed by Linda Eriksson, Church of Scientology International]

 

 

 

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