A Church of Scientology Australia reference work
Scientology Establishment and Membership
The Church of Scientology was established in 1954. Today its more than 3,000 churches, missions, related organizations, groups and activities span the globe and minister the religion to more than 9 million people in 100 countries in over 30 languages.
The Church works extensively in the social betterment projects of Drug education, Human Rights awareness and has the largest Volunteer force in the world.
Australian Church Locations
In Australia Churches of Scientology and Churches of Scientology and Church of Scientology Missions are located in the following locations: Launceston, Tasmania; Melbourne, Victoria; Sydney, Leichhardt, Five Dock & Chinatown in NSW; Brisbane, Queensland; Canberra, ACT;Perth, Western Australia and Adelaide, South Australia.
The religion was created by humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard in the 50's and continues to expand and grow world wide with members on every continent.
Common Scientology Questions
The rapid expansion of the Scientology religion world–wide has led many to ask:
- What kind of religion is it?
- How does it compare with other faiths and in what ways it is different?
- What is its understanding of a Supreme Being and the spiritual aspects of life which transcend the temporal world?
- What social and community work do Scientologists do and how do these activities relate to its greater religious purpose?
This site provides answers to these and other such questions about the religion and its members. Leading scholars also provide diverse and insightful perspectives into Scientology, resulting in a unique and comprehensive overview of the religion.
You can also view our online FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Please view some of the following sites to get a better understanding of the Scientology Applied Religious Philosophy
- Information about L. Ron Hubbard
- Scientology Australia News & Internet Resources Site
- Scientology in Australia
- Description of Scientology Applied Religious Philosophy
- Description of Dianetics Spiritual Healing Technology
- Scientology & Dianetics Glossary
- How to Start
- International Scientology Press Office
The Goal of the Scientology Religion
The goal of the Scientology religion is to achieve complete certainty of one’s spiritual existence, one’s relationship to the Supreme Being and his role in eternity. In this regard, countless authorities have affirmed that Scientology sits squarely within the tradition of the world’s major religions.
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