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    The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology: The Cult of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Lisa-Marie Presley
    The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology: The Cult of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Lisa-Marie Presley
    The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology: The Cult of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Lisa-Marie Presley
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    The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology: The Cult of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Lisa-Marie Presley

    By Robert Alan King

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    The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology: The Cult of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Lisa-Marie Presley by Robert Alan King is a booklet with over 5,600 words. It explores the religious tenants of the Church of Scientology to arrive at a basic understanding of what they believe. Though the book also sometimes conveys the contrasting beliefs of Christianity, the real focus is on understanding the theology of Scientology itself. In addition, King briefly explains what Scientology is and then discusses whether or not Scientology is a cult. The book mentions some famous Scientologists such as Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, John Travolta, Lisa-Marie Presley, and Paul Haggis, but this is only in reference to actions or claims that are relevant to the theology of Scientology. Robert Alan King is an ordained minister through Calvary Chapel.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert Alan King
    Release dateJul 8, 2012
    ISBN9781476074573
    The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology: The Cult of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Lisa-Marie Presley
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    Robert Alan King

    Robert Alan King is an ordained minister through Calvary Chapel who has written numerous theological and inspirational articles for a variety of publications, including Advocate, The Church Herald & Holiness Banner, Companions, The Priest, Proclaim, Pulpit Helps, Vista, War Cry, and Decision Magazine. He also has authored numerous printed books and dozens of eBooks.King has a Master of Arts Degree Sum Cum Laude in Psychology from Touro University Worldwide with an 4.0 institutional GPA, a Bachelor of Science Degree Cum Laude in Bible and Theology from Lee University with an 4.0 institutional GPA, and an Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Science from Coastline Community College. He has a total of at least 256 units of education from universities, seminaries or colleges. This includes at least 130 units of Bible and theology related classes from Lee University, Calvary Chapel Bible College, and Chafer Theological Seminary.

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      The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology - Robert Alan King

      The Religion of L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology: The Cult of Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Lisa-Marie Presley

      By Robert Alan King

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2012 by King & Associates. All Rights Reserved.

      Published by King & Associates, Casa Grande, Arizona

      For a complete catalog of books and publications by Robert Alan King, visit BibleCommentator.com. This site also provides you with news on his upcoming titles. In addition, you can read many other articles by King on a wide variety of biblical issues.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      What is Scientology?

      The Eight Dynamics of Scientology

      Not by Faith, But by Experience

      The Creation and Scientology

      The God and Jesus of Scientology

      Scientology's Belief About Man

      Evil, Sin and Salvation in Scientology

      Is Scientology a Cult?

      Conclusion

      Footnotes

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      Introduction

      Though there are a lot of different aspects to Scientology, the focus of this book is on the religious beliefs and theology of the Scientology system. What exactly do they teach about spiritual issues such as our reason for existence, the spirit, and our future as individuals and as part of the human race? What about their beliefs on the creation, God, and the concepts of good and evil? What are sin and salvation and who is Jesus? Are there a heaven and a hell? By examining their tenants and beliefs, we will attempt to answer these questions.

      We will delve into this religious group that many consider a cult and try to determine the basics of the belief system that has attracted the likes of many famous people from actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta to the likes of mass murderer Charles Manson. What are the spiritual rewards and promises to those who pay quite a bit of money to the church of

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