Are Christian Science and Scientology the same thing? And which one has Tom Cruise as a member? The similarities in the name can cause a lot of confusion, and some presume both of these religions are branches of Christianity. Perhaps the thought is "Scientology" is a sort of nickname?
There are other reasons for the confusion as well. Both religions put forth that their beliefs "when systematically applied to any situation, bring about expected results." And both religions also have a history of shunning certain medical practices, holding their own faith to be more effective or legitimate in terms of treatment.
But the two are, in fact, entirely different religions with very little in common or directly connecting them. Continue reading...
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There are other reasons for the confusion as well. Both religions put forth that their beliefs "when systematically applied to any situation, bring about expected results." And both religions also have a history of shunning certain medical practices, holding their own faith to be more effective or legitimate in terms of treatment.
But the two are, in fact, entirely different religions with very little in common or directly connecting them. Continue reading...
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