The Church of Scientology
Much of Scientology applies common sense solutions to life s perplexities. If a church should be judged according to its good works, then Scientology receives high marks for its addiction treatment, literacy, and civil rights programs. But there is more, including mysticism, mythology, some secrecy, and a healthy dose of what might be termed eccentricity. Some observers wonder how a church that promotes mental and emotional well being, which it does, can itself at times appear to be paranoid or dysfunctional? Dr. Melton explores these questions and the major aspects of the church s hierarchical structure and theology, showing, among other things, that the study of religion is seldom dull."
| Publisher Name | Signature Books |
|---|---|
| Author Name | Hagendorf, Col |
| Format | Audio |
| Bisac Subject Major | REL |
| Language | NG |
| Isbn 10 | 1560851392 |
| Isbn 13 | 9781560851394 |
| Target Age Group | min:NA, max:NA |
| Series | 0001680141 |
| Dimensions | 00.75" H x 80.04" L x 74.00" W |
| Page Count | 804 |
J. Gordon Melton is the director in Santa Barbara, California, of the Institute for the Study of American Religion. He is the author of the influentialEncyclopedia of American Religions"and some twenty other works, co-author of the award-winningReligions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices," and a frequent contributor to scholarly books and journals on the subject of new religions."
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