The History Of Scientology

Developed by L. Ron Hubbard in December of 1953, Scientology addresses the spirit and believes man is far more than a product of his environment (Scientology website…). L. Ron Hubbard coined the term Scientology and defined as “the study and handling of spirit in relationship to itself, universes, and other life” (Scientology website). L. Ron Hubbard started this idea as he studied the human mind following his stent in the Navy. Driven by two tests of life: “Did one do as one intended? And were people glad one lived?,” (Ron Hubbard Website) L. Ron Hubbard can not simply be categorized as the Founder of Dianetics and Scientology, but more as an educator to all. His work across the globe is a testament to the impact Hubbard made on others.

Excalibur, one of L. Ron Hubbard’s first works in 1938, first introduces the idea of Scientology. While the work was not published, the central belief that man is far more than a product of his environment is first introduced here (Rontthephilospher). Following Excalibur in 1948, L. Ron Hubbard published his first of

Just two years later, the first Church of Scientology is founded in Los Angeles, California. In 1956, the Church of Scientology is granted United States federal tax-exempt status. In 1959, L. Ron Hubbard moved to England and bought Saint Hill Mansion in Sussex, England. Here L. Ron Hubbard would direct international operations and expansion until 1967. Just twelve years after receiving tax-exempt status, the IRS strips Scientology of this status. In 1967, the first organization offering the advanced levels of scientology to the public is established abroad in Royal Scotman. The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles is founded in 1970. Sixteen years later, tradegy struck the Scientology community as L. Ron Hubbard dies after suffering a stroke at his ranch near San Luis Obispo,