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The Church of Scientology's official position on hypnosis is that it is a dangerous and undesirable practice. Whereas hypnotism's goal is to place a person in "a state of lessened awareness (i.e. trance)", Scientology's stated goal is to put people into the opposite state - one of higher awareness. [14]
The Church of Scientology was incorporated in New Jersey on December 22, 1953 along with The Church of American Science, and The Church of Spiritual Engineering on January 18, 1954. These three entities came under Hubbard Association of Scientologists International (HASI). All four entities have long been terminated.
The Roman Catholic Church banned hypnotism until the mid-20th century when, in 1956, Pope Pius XII gave his approval of hypnosis. He stated that the use of hypnosis by health care professionals for diagnosis and treatment is permitted. In an address from the Vatican on hypnosis in childbirth, the Pope gave these guidelines:
The Church of Scientology's interest is to be recognized as a religion as well as a charitable organization. Max Halupka observes "While a tax-exempt status is not a legal declaration of religious authenticity, the significance afforded the status by the public serves to color its true purpose.
Organized harassment of people perceived as enemies of the Church of Scientology. [1] Scientology's disconnection policy, in which some members are required to shun friends or family members who are "antagonistic" to the organization. [300] [301] The death of Scientologist Lisa McPherson while in the care of the organization.
Oct. 20—In the past year, as bad news of COVID-19 dominated headlines, some religious communities were charting new territory through the expansion or establishment of their houses of worship.
Dianetics is a set of ideas and practices, invented in 1950 by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, regarding the human mind.Dianetics was originally conceived as a form of psychological treatment, but was rejected by the psychological and medical establishments as pseudoscientific.
In Overland Park, the ratio was even higher, according to Johnson County Election Office data: Out of about 60 locations, 40 were churches. I’m used to voting at churches. I don’t think I’ve ...