The Religion of Scientology

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What is Scientology? Literally, 'scio' means the art or science of knowing in the fullest sense of the word, and 'logos' means 'the study of'. Therefore as a whole, the word 'scientology' means knowing how to know. Scientology is the only major religion to emerge in the 20th century. The religion emphasizes the specific application of its principles toward the improvement of one's life and the world one lives in. This applied religious philosophy incorporates …

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