Scientology beliefs and practices

Xenu ( ), also called Xemu, is a figure in the Church of Scientology's secret "Advanced Technology", an esoteric teaching held sacred by adherents. According to the "Technology", Xenu was the extraterrestrial ruler of a "Galactic Confederacy" who brought billions of his people to Earth (then known as "Teegeeack") in a DC-8-like spacecraft 75 million years ago, stacked them around volcanoes, and killed them with hydrogen bombs. Official Scientology scriptures hold that the thetans (immortal spirits) of these aliens adhere to humans, causing spiritual harm.

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In Scientology beliefs, the concept of the thetan () is the spiritual being or self that constitutes the true identity of a person, and is distinct from the body and mind it inhabits and controls. Scientology teaches that a thetan is immortal, has lived through many past lives, does not cease to exist at body-death, and is typically reincarnated into a new body. Scientology also teaches that a thetan can temporarily separate from the body in a process known as "exteriorization". The concept forms the basis of Scientology’s understanding of consciousness, personal identity, and spiritual develo

methodology of Scientologists

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severance of all ties between a Scientologist and a friend, colleague, or family member deemed to be antagonistic towards Scientology

in Scientology, a spiritual state above Clear, having control over life, thought, matter, energy, space and time

policies and practices carried out by Church of Scientology towards people considered enemies

Scientology term referring to "antisocial" persons

Scientology and its perspectives on sexual orientation

controversial detoxification program developed by Scientology's founder L. Ron Hubbard and used by the Church of Scientology as an introductory service

birthing procedure advocated by Scientologists, in which noise is avoided as much as possible during delivery to avoid the production of engrams in infants