Mini-Quiz: Do You Know Scientology

-------- Scientology is a belief system and movement founded by Lafayette Ronald Hubbard in 1952, evolving from his earlier self-help methodology called Dianetics. It posits that humans are immortal spiritual beings known as “thetans” who have lived past lives both on Earth and other planets, and that they are trapped in physical bodies due to accumulated traumas or “engrams”. Through a process called “auditing”, which involves counseling sessions often requiring significant financial contributions, adherents aim to clear these engrams to achieve spiritual enlightenment and regain their true thetan nature. The Church of Scientology, its primary organizational body, has been widely criticized for its secrecy, high costs, alleged exploitative practices, and controversial teachings about extraterrestrial origins. Take the quiz and find out how knowledgeable you are about Scientology! Answer all the questions and pick one answer for each. 1. What was L. Ron Hubbard’s original profession before founding Scientology? (A) Psychologist (B) Military officer (C) Science fiction writer 2. Which psychological theory significantly influenced Scientology’s understanding of the mind and the impact of past experiences on behavior? (A) Behaviorism (B) Jungian psychology (C) Freudian Psychoanalysis 3. What electronic device is used in Scientology during auditing sessions to measure emotional responses? (A) Polygraph (B) Biofeedback sensor (C) E-meter 4. What is the significance of achieving the state of “Clear” in Scientology? (A) It grants access to leadership positions within the Church (B) It indicates the complete acceptance of all of L. Ron Hubbard’s teachings (C) It represents the eradication of all engrams from the reactive mind, freeing the individual from their negative influence 5. What is a significant difference between Scientology and most traditional religions regarding the structure and leadership of the organization? (A) Scientology has a decentralized structure with no clear leadership hierarchy (B) Scientology operates democratically, with decisions made through member votes (C) Scientology has a highly structured, hierarchical organization with a central leadership 6. What controversial aspect of Scientology’s advanced teachings has contributed to public skepticism and allegations of exploitation? (A) The focus on achieving financial success as a sign of spiritual progress (B) The promotion of celebrity culture as a means to attract new members (C) The secrecy surrounding higher-level materials and the requirement of financial contributions to access them The correct answers are the ones corresponding to the letter C. Count the number of times you chose answer C and check your profile below. 0: You completely ignore Scientology! 1-2: You have little knowledge of Scientology 3-4: You know Scientology well enough 5-6: You must be a member of Scientology!