1. *Christianity vs Scientology*
By: Falynn Nelson
(Jared Doolittle)

2. *Beliefs* Scientology Focus on humanity
God isn’t specified- he is known to them as the supreme being
You should live a completely drug free life
Man is a spirit that occupies the body
Christianity
The bible is the last revelation of God.
There is one and only one God (father, son, holy spirit make him up)
Jesus Christ was God’s son born through The Virgin Mary
Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world, rose three days later, and in coming again
All have sinned and are guilty before God
Salvation from sin, death, and hell is by God’s grace
Eternal life is a gift from God, and nothing can separate believers from his love
Unbelievers face eternal death; believers are guaranteed eternal life through Christ
Believers are expected to attend a place of worship

3. *Holidays* Scientology L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday:
Christianity
Christmas:
Celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth (Christ).
Easter:
Celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ
Palm Sunday:
Sunday before Easter Sunday
Advent:
The beginning of the church year for most Christian faiths (begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas day
Lent:
Forty days of fasting before Easter
Scientology
L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday:
March 13th (Celebrated because he founded the religion)
Publication of Dianetics:
May 9th (publication of their scacred book)
Founding Day of Scientology:
October 7 th (this day unites, supports, and protects the religion)
Auditor’s Day:
Second Sunday in September (in honor of all auditors(spiritual counselor)
New Year’s Eve:
December 31st (day before New Years

4. Main/Major Figures Christianity Jesus Christ: The Virgin Mary: Peter:
Scientology
L. Ron Hubbard:
The founder of Scientology
Xenu:
Galactic ruler.
Brought people to earth millions of years ago and staked them around volcanoes (resulting in them blowing up) then their souls merged creating humans
* Only two main figures
Christianity
Jesus Christ:
The center of the Christian faith. He was a sinless man who was born to The Virgin Mary and died on the cross for the sins of the world
The Virgin Mary:
Jesus’ mother
Peter:
Jesus’ closest disciple; said to be the “rock” which Christianity is built upon
Apostles:
Close followers of Christ
Pope:
Head of the Catholic Church

5. Holy/Sacred books, Writings, etc.
Scientology
Official Books : Dianetics, Scientology, Self-Analysis, What is Scientology?, The Emotional Tone Scale, Introduction to Scientology Ethics, The Technology of Study, Scientology 0-8, Basic Scientology Picture Book
All written by L. Ron Hubbard
* Each one of these books serves as official books on the practices and beliefs of Scientology
Other: Any additional books written by L. Ron Hubbard
Christianity
Official Holy Book:
The Holy Bible
60 books
written by 40 authors
Contains what Christians need to know about God, salvation, and living a Christian life

6. *Example Readings* Christianity Galatians 6:9
“ Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not”.
Scientology “What is true for you is what you have observed yourself. And when you lose that, you have lost everything”.

7. *Reference Page* http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/index.htm