Hubbard published various wordings that related Scientology to knowledge and published them in several of his basic books, such as Scientology 8-80, Creation of Human Ability, and Scientology 8-8008. The definitions and descriptions from those and other sources became the technical definition of Scientology, per Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary: SCIENTOLOGY, 1. it is formed from the Latin word scio, which means know or distinguish, being related to the word scindo, which means … [Read more...] about Scientology and Knowledge: The Hidden Sefiroth
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Article: East Grinstead Hall of Fame: L. Ron Hubbard (ca. 2001)
L. Ron Hubbard -1959 Saint Hill L. Ron Hubbard [March 13, 1911 - January 14, 1986] lived an extraordinary and adventurous life. Although best known as the founder of the Scientology religion, he was also a Master Mariner, Pilot, Photographer, Musician, Author, Explorer, Philosopher and much more besides. He lived at Saint Hill Manor, East Grinstead, between 1959 and 1967 during which time he greatly contributed to the local community. He was the East Grinstead Road Safety Committee organiser, … [Read more...] about Article: East Grinstead Hall of Fame: L. Ron Hubbard (ca. 2001)
Lecture: Control (1956)
Look, there's a big difference between bringing a person to exercise power of choice, and quite another thing -- quite another thing -- that you "cannot do anything else." If you cannot do anything else but let somebody exercise his power of choice, do you know that only his bank exercises a power of choice in that session? He never does. The best thing he can duplicate is you. And if you give that body good control, he can duplicate you as part of the communication. The next thing you know, he … [Read more...] about Lecture: Control (1956)
Letter: FDA Investors Division to Minneapolis PD Inspector (November 7, 1952)
November 7, 1952 Inspector Wetherell Minneapolis Police Dept. City Hall Minneapolis, Minn. Re: Dianetics, Inc. 800 Washington Ave. S. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear Inspector: Mrs. Sadah Field of the above stated to this office last June 15, that she was closing the Minneapolis office and intended to move to Denver where she might set up another office. Her forwarding address there would be Dianetics Twin Cities, Inc., 770 Garrison, Denver 15, Colorado. Mrs. Field came into … [Read more...] about Letter: FDA Investors Division to Minneapolis PD Inspector (November 7, 1952)
Journal article: Part III-Records of Mind Are Permanent (October, 1952)
Publication: The Journal of Scientology, Issue 5-G
Source: Technical Bulletins (1976 ed., Vol I pp. 284-285)
Part I (Issue 3-G): Journal article: Danger: Black Dianetics! (Part I of III) (September, 1952)
Part II (Issue 4-G): Journal article: Part II-The Loophole in Guarded Rights (October, 1952)
PART III Records of Mind Are Permanent MEANS TO RESCUE MAN ALSO CAN CONTROL HIM In this, the last of three articles on Black Dianetics, Mr. Hubbard tells how the very processes of the mind are used for man's control, when utilized by persons seeking power. By knowing how the mind works, and adapting this knowledge to his needs, man at the same time can free himself of this aberrations, his psychsomatic illnesses--even ascend to the stars. —J of S Editor Man, for all his years, took the … [Read more...] about Journal article: Part III-Records of Mind Are Permanent (October, 1952)
BBB: Memo To All Affiliated Better Business Bureaus (March 1, 1952)
Business Protective Bureau, Wichita Chamber of Commerce, Wichita, Kansas March 1, 1952[1. Source: FDA: Folder 3, pp. 52-54] Memo to All Affiliated Better Business Bureaus: re: *Hubbard Dianetics Foundation 211 West Douglas, Wichita, Kansas *International Library of Arts and Sciences, same address. *Allied Scientists of the 'World, same address and Denver, Colorado, *Hubbard College, Box 634, Wichita L. Ron Hubbard, President James H.Elliott, Business Manager *Scientific Press, Inc., … [Read more...] about BBB: Memo To All Affiliated Better Business Bureaus (March 1, 1952)