What do Scientologists believe is the purpose of life?

The ultimate goal of Scientology is “true spiritual enlightenment and freedom for the individual.” Stored memories of Thetans’ past lives can cause problems in the present.

Is Scientology a legally recognized religion?

The United States, home to the majority of Scientologists, has recognized Scientology as a religion, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reaffirming the church’s tax-exempt status in 1993 after a long-running investigation.

Why are Scientologists forbidden to read outside sources?

Part of the doctrine, she wrote, is that any information that doesn’t come from a Scientologist source — like outside books, magazines, newspaper and the internet — is forbidden. The church teaches members that any outside sources are lies designed to destroy Scientology by people who don’t want others to be happy.

Is there an end to Scientology?

There is no end to Scientology.” The bridge is basically the scale the church uses to measure how close you are to being on a “higher plateau”. What Leah is saying is there s no higher plateau, you’ll just keep paying and keep reaching for something unobtainable.

Why doesn’t the AMA give Scientology its due respect?

The AMA, and APA, and all ‘governments’ do not give scientology its due because they have a vested interest in not healing people and not helping people. And Scientology is in the business of making people better.

What was the worst corrective action Scientology ever took?

In an answer to what the worst “corrective action” she ever saw the church take was, Leah alleges that Scientology basically denies abuse of church members ever took place. “The most abusive thing that I’ve experienced is seeing the victims being further victimized by an organization that claims these things did not take place,” she wrote.