Hillsong church a cult?
Yes the growing numbers would be attributed to the extremely welcoming and seemingly joyful atmosphere the church provides. These days people want to be entertained even when they're at church, and there is so much hype and division over 'religion' that we tend to forget why we go to church in the first place.
I wouldnt say its as extreme as Scientology though. Can anyone shed some light on what beliefs Scientology is based on? It seems to attract a lot of Hollywood stars, but from what i've heard it sounds like a pretty whack religion.
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yes thats what everyone is saying.
rumours going around saying its all about making money,business.
Let alone God charge each individual.
scientology
a new religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1955 and characterized by a belief in the power of a person's spirit to clear itself of past painful experiences through self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment
The word Scientology literally means "the study of truth." It comes from the Latin word "scio" meaning "knowing in the fullest sense of the word" and the Greek word "logos" meaning "study of."
Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, others and all of life. The religion comprises a body of knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths. Prime among these:
Man is an immortal, spiritual being. His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized — and those capabilities can be realized. He is able to not only solve his own problems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting happiness, but also achieve new, higher states of awareness and ability.
In Scientology no one is asked to accept anything as belief or on faith. That which is true for you is what you have observed to be true. An individual discovers for himself that Scientology works by personally applying its principles and observing or experiencing results.
Through Scientology, people all over the world are achieving the long-sought goal of true spiritual release and freedom.
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