SCIENTOLOGY ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES

How do Scientologists view life?

As a game — a game in which everyone can win. Scientologists are optimistic about life and believe there is hope for a saner world and better civilization and are actively doing all they can to achieve this.

What moral codes do Scientologists live by?

There are four main codes that Scientologists apply in life. One is the Auditor’s Code, which gives the basic rules an auditor must abide by to ensure excellent auditing results. Another is the Code of a Scientologist, guidelines which Scientologists agree to follow in order to achieve the aims of Scientology. There is an ethical code, called the Code of Honor, that Scientologists follow in their day-to-day activities with their fellow men. L. Ron Hubbard also has written a nonreligious moral code called The Way to Happiness which gives basic precepts for a happy life. This moral code is used by Scientologists and non-Scientologists alike, and tens of millions of copies have been distributed in communities all around the world.

What is Scientology’s view on drugs?

Scientologists consider that drugs cause extremely damaging effects on a person — physically, mentally and spiritually. They decrease awareness and hinder abilities. They are a “solution” to some other problem, but then they become an even bigger problem.

Scientologists do not take street drugs or mind-altering psychiatric drugs. Scientologists do use prescribed drugs as part of medical programs from competent physicians.

For more information about drugs and what can be done about them, the book Clear Body, Clear Mind: The Effective Purification Program is recommended. Click here to buy the book.

Are there many young people on staff in Scientology?

We find that young Scientologists enjoy the lifestyle of working in the Church, and many staff members are between the ages of 22 and 35. It may be that due to the expansion of Scientology they find that there are opportunities to achieve responsible positions quite rapidly. Many families have three generations in Scientology. But bear in mind that there are also a great many older people in Scientology, so it is not uncommon to meet staff who are 50, 60, 70 or even 80 years old.