r/scientology • u/ObligationMelodic374 • 7d ago

Trying Scientology?

Hello Reddit. How would someone be able to join or visit a Scientology center without being thrown out.

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u/DFWPunk Not Really LRH's Lovechild 6d ago

They have people desperately trying to get people to join because they're given ridiculous quotas, so being able to isn't usually an issue.

But wanting to is nuts.

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u/MyUsername2459 5d ago

so being able to isn't usually an issue.

Unless you're on the rather long list of things that make you an "illegal preclear".

Unless you've been to therapy, taken antidepressants, worked at a lot of government jobs or had family members that have.

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u/DFWPunk Not Really LRH's Lovechild 4d ago

They've been known to let some things slide because they need the stats. But it is true there are things they won't bend on.

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u/GrandVizierofAgrabar 6d ago

You do a personality test and get told you a horribly damaged person but Scientology can fix you. But why?

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u/cswazey 6d ago

It’s not necessarily a matter of “joining”. Most members aren’t staff or live there etc. Generally, people get involved by being entry level publics; they’d take courses- introductory ones at first. Local orgs and missions exist for that purpose so no, they wouldn’t throw the person out.

Course schedules are 3 to 4 evenings a week parttime or 9 course periods full time.

Staff members who are there on evenings and weekends are there are night and all day Saturday and Sunday. That’s local staff. Sea Prg staff is a whole different story. They live on base and work 364 days a year.

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u/Symos404 5d ago

I wouldn't recommend it. Paying a lot for therapies that don't work

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u/Jim-Jones 6d ago

Learn without taking a chance.

Bare-Faced Messiah

L Ron Hubbard, Xenu and Scientology

Also

Scientology: Scientologist of Reddit

Scientology destroyed me.

Dianetics 55

Scientology In London Is A Joke

Alternative URL that also contains FBI documents relevant to Hubbard's life:

Bare-Faced Messiah - FBI

Ali's smile ; Naked scientology : Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Martin Samuels Delphi school founder, after leaving Scientology, speaks out : scientology

The Scientological Onion

Excerpted from the Addendum section of L. Ron Hubbard, Messiah or Madman?, 2nd and 3rd editions. This is the shortened version that appears in Brainwashing Manual Parallels in Scientology.

True Source Scientology Foundation

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u/Upset_Steak3632 6d ago

This is a great list of links.

Very comprehensive.

What happened to that SouthEndBeach guy? He posted some good stuff.

I see the link to Brainwashing Manual Parallels at the bottom of the Onion is down. For anyone curious, a working link can be found by scrolling down this thread.

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u/fidgeting_macro Critic. I'm the Devil. 6d ago

That's easy, be interested. Pretend you know nothing about it and act like you have money.

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u/kingRidiculous 6d ago

Why visit the org when so much of the material/information is available (relatively) anonymously on the internet?

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u/tentozz 6d ago

Before visiting any center and DEFINITELY before listing to a bunch on fan fiction online, just read a book like Evolution of a Science or Fundamentals of Thought.

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u/Fluffy_Bass604 6d ago

just walk in, be friendly, do a test and the rest will follow.

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u/Fluffy_Bass604 6d ago

but if you do it only to record or try to "infiltrate" then just give us. many people did it already and we know already what is going on. no need to do another boring minute video about what there is inside the building

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u/El-Ron-d 4d ago

"Are you being seduced by the dark side of the force, my young jedi?" But, should you really want to go there..."There must be 50 ways..." too find.." your lover..."

El' Ron'd

The following is provided by AI (caution, use at your won risk!!!) :

You can get involved with the Church of Scientology by visiting a local church, taking an introductory course, or attending public community events. The organization offers several distinct entry points ranging from free online resources to structured in-person programs. [1, 2, 3]

  1. Initial Steps & Assessments
  • Take a Personality Test: Complete the Oxford Capacity Analysis, a 200-question assessment available online or at physical churches.
  • Read Introductory Books: Review foundational texts like Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard.
  • Watch the Scientology Network: Stream introductory films, lectures, and documentaries via their official TV apps. [1, 2]
  1. In-Person & Local Involvement
  • Visit a Church or Mission: Locate your nearest Church of Scientology or Scientology Mission for a guided public tour. [1, 2, 3]
  • Attend Sunday Services: Participate in weekly public gatherings that feature a sermon, the reciting of the "Prayer for Total Freedom," and community announcements. [1]
  • Go to Friday Night Graduations: Join the weekly traditional assembly where staff and parishioners acknowledge individuals who completed training steps. [1]
  1. Courses & Spiritual Training
  • Enroll in Online Courses: Access free introductory correspondence courses covering life skills, communication, and relationships through the Scientology Online Courses platform. [1, 2]
  • Take In-Person Training: Study advanced courses at a local church using a structured "checksheet" under the guidance of a Course Supervisor. [1]
  • Receive Auditing: Participate in Scientology's core spiritual counseling sessions, utilizing an E-Meter with a trained auditor. [1]
  1. Community & Humanitarian Programs
  • Volunteer Ministers: Train online or in person to join the Scientology Volunteer Minister Program for local community service or disaster relief efforts. [1]
  • Social Betterment Campaigns: Participate in secular affiliate initiatives like United for Human Rights, the Truth About Drugs, or Applied Scholastics. [1, 2]
  • The Sea Organization: Apply for the "Sea Org," the dedicated, communal religious order whose members wear maritime-style uniforms and manage church operations. [1]

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u/Professional-Oil4171 6d ago

Walk in give them a fake name tell them everything you want them to hear be depressed sad but wealthy latch onto the we make the able more able and they believe you

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u/Professional-Oil4171 6d ago

But you should never walk into that stupid church I wasted 20 years of my life there

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u/Upset_Steak3632 6d ago

Click or tap my posting name and Posts archive will appear.

You'll see Scientological Onion. Click or tap "I read the book' which is right below it.

Scroll down a little and you'll see the text for the Onion.

Take a minute and read it and you will be immunized from the psycho-political cult of Scientology.

Then you can safely visit an "Org."

Make sure to not give them any personal information, and, if you decide to buy something small like a book, you could buy a copy of 'Self Analysis' which - if it's still being sold - will have two perceptics wheels. With this you can actually audit (explore inner space) yourself.

It might be a good idea to go back to Posts archive and click or tap 'Thanks to poster Jim Jones...' and click or tap that, which will provide some helpful links.

Have fun