Which of the following is true of Scientology's beliefs about God?
a. Scientology does not permit Scientologists to draw their own conclusions about God.
b. Individual Scientologists experience God as the highest dynamic.
c. Individual Scientologists' beliefs about God are insignificant in Scientology.
d. Scientology is a theological, not a psychological, religion.
b. Individual Scientologists experience God as the highest dynamic.
Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. L. Ronald Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, believed that the world is overall a good place and that the goal of human existence is survival in the world and enjoyment of it.
b. Correct. Individual Scientologists experience God as the highest dynamic, but Scientology asks them to reach their own conclusions about who—or what—God is.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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