One is either 100% Catholic or 100% not.I have a friend who goes to church every week, but also has been taking courses at the nearest Scientology “Church”. He claims it is interdenominational, however I have read that Scientology has a very strange “belief” system that most beginners do not know about and only retain after spending thousands upon thousands of dollars. I have tried to tell him to stop going to that, but he claims it helps him, so I guess I can’t judge him in that case.
There is also a documentary film, based on this book.Have your friend read this:
NY Times Book Review of “Going Clear”
The Church of Scientology is a cult with many far-fetched beliefs concerning life and afterlife which go strongly against Catholic teachings. Steer clear of it.
He really needs to talk to a Priest, God Bless, MemawI have a friend who goes to church every week, but also has been taking courses at the nearest Scientology “Church”. He claims it is interdenominational, however I have read that Scientology has a very strange “belief” system that most beginners do not know about and only retain after spending thousands upon thousands of dollars. I have tried to tell him to stop going to that, but he claims it helps him, so I guess I can’t judge him in that case.
Uhm, Catholic teaching holds that man is created good, not created sinful.They believe that man’s salvation is true enlightenment, as stated in their creed: “That man is basically good. That he is seeking to survive. That his survival depends upon himself and upon his fellows, and his attainment of brotherhood with the Universe.” This is against Christian teaching that man is sinful and his salvation comes through Jesus. Google Scientology vs Christianity and you’ll find all kinds of information. Show it to your friend because he could be sucked into a cult before he knows it. In fact, here’s a good chart to start with
libertytothecaptives.net/scientology_vs_christ.html
Man was created good, even very good. However Adam and Eve introduced original sin and we still carry that stain. That’s why Jesus came into the world after all.Uhm, Catholic teaching holds that man is created good, not created sinful.
Catholics are taught that it is a spiritual work of mercy to instruct the ignorant. That is not the same as judging.I have a friend who goes to church every week, but also has been taking courses at the nearest Scientology “Church”. He claims it is interdenominational, however I have read that Scientology has a very strange “belief” system that most beginners do not know about and only retain after spending thousands upon thousands of dollars. I have tried to tell him to stop going to that, but he claims it helps him, so I guess I can’t judge him in that case.
No.Can one be a Catholic and a Scientologist?
As a discipline it is harmful to tell people they are inhabited by slimy alien clams that must be removed in order for their thoughts to be their own.As a desipline it might be helpful, but as a viable religion as we know it-it is not.
Body thetanHow do you know that to be taught? Please verify.