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How did dianetics lead to scientology?
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From the scientology article
- In the 1965 edition of Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought, he added, "Scientology is that branch of psychology which treats or (embraces) human ability. It is an extension of Dianetics which is in itself an extension of old-time faculty-psychology of 400 years ago."
When did scientology start?
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Hubbard Association of Scientologists International says: HASI was incorporated in 1954 (nonprofit) and cites this webpage as saying it was started as the Hubbard Association of Scientologists (HAS) on 10 September 1952
From the scientology article
- At Scientology it says: "Scientology is a system of beliefs and practices created by ..... L. Ron Hubbard in 1952 as a self-help philosophy."
- Atack, Jon (1990). A Piece of Blue Sky. Lyle Stuart. ISBN 081840499X. A critical history of Scientology, by a Scientology archivist and former Scientologist
- "Scientology would be a study of knowledge," Hubbard stated in 1952.[1]
Online resources
- The History of Scientology Expansion. This website indicates that scientology started in 1951 (specific page) in the form of a new subject of study for dianetics auditors.
- a "Scientology center" in Phoenix, Arizona. Spring 1952?
- Hubbard Association of Scientologists International (HASI)
- "the first Journal of Scientology was published in August 1952"
- The website of Michel Snoeck mentions a "Handbook for Preclears" that was published in December 1951 and used the term "scientology". Snoeck provides an interesting link to a description of a "new science of epistemology" that he claims was in the original version of the handbook. A 1952 publication called "Scientology: 8-80" is discussed by Snoeck and it describes the new science of scientology as a "science of knowledge" and introduces some ideas about thought as existing beyond physical reality.
Spiritual/religious aspects made explicit
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- says "The Church of Scientology was founded in December 1953" but cites this article which says, "Since its founding in 1950, Scientology has grown into a worldwide movement".
From the Scientology article
- In 1960 L. Ron Hubbard redefined Scientology as: "a religion by its basic tenets, practice, historical background and by the definition of the word “religion” itself." [3]
- cites this webpage which says, "On 1 September 1954, the HAS became the HASI (HAS International) "to establish a religious fellowship and association for research into the spirit and the human soul and the use and dissemination [of Scientology materials]." .....the first incorporated Church of Scientology being founded in California on 18 February 1954."
References
- ^ Scientology: Milestone One an audio lecture in Wichita, Kansas on 3 March, 1952 with transcript, 1952 Pub by Golden Era Productions, Hollywood CA
- ^ "The Creation of 'Religious' Scientology". Religious Studies and Theology. Retrieved 2006-05-08.
- ^ Hubbard Communications Office Bulletin (HCOB) 18 Apr 67 (HCOB of 21 June 1960 Revised) “Religious Philosophy and Religious Practice”
Sources checking
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