WHAT DOES THE WORD SCIENTOLOGY MEAN?

The word Scientology, conceived by L. Ron Hubbard, comes from the Latin scio which means “knowing, in the fullest meaning of the word” and the Greek word logos which means “study of.” It means knowing how to know. Scientology is further defined as “the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, universes and other life.”

Background and Basic Principles
What does the word Scientology mean?
What Is Scientology?
How did Scientology start?
Is it all based on one man’s work?
What are some of the core tenets of Scientology?
Why is Scientology called a religion?
Why is Scientology a church?
Does Scientology have a scripture?
What is the Scientology cross?
What does the Scientology symbol, the S and Double Triangle, represent?
What is Dianetics?
What is the mind?
How does Dianetics work?
What is the difference between Scientology and Dianetics?
What is the Bridge in Scientology?
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