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dk
11-01-2007, 03:55 PM
Some Christian pastors embrace Scientology

TAMPA, Florida (CNN) -- Some Christian congregations, particularly in lower income, urban areas, are turning to an unlikely source for help -- the Church of Scientology.

Rev, Charles Kennedy uses Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard's book during a Friday night sermon. Scientologists do not worship God, much less Jesus Christ. The church has seen plenty of controversy and critics consider it a cult. So why are observant Christians embracing some of its teachings?

Two pastors who spoke recently with CNN explained that when it comes to religion, they still preach the core beliefs of Christianity. But when it comes to practicing what they preach in a modern world, borrowing from Scientology helps. http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/31/christian.scientology/index.html

Interesting. :ohmy:

DougP
11-01-2007, 05:23 PM
:argh14::argh14: For the love of Pete what is wrong with people today... That's my home state for you...:argh3::argh3::argh3:

Muku
11-01-2007, 05:58 PM
:argh14::argh14: For the love of Pete what is wrong with people today... That's my home state for you...:argh3::argh3::argh3:
I thought that Christianity taught people to love their brother......dont scientologists count?:)

socalheart
11-01-2007, 06:26 PM
I don't see a problem with augmenting a Christian sermon with the life skills offered in Scientology. I disagree with Scientology as a religion on the whole. If it works for your congregation, and your clear on it's use and purpose, why not let it benefit folks? Just because I don't believe it'd help me or anyone I know, doesn't mean it won't help someone. :shrug:

themadscientist
11-02-2007, 10:41 AM
Just Christian businessmen jumping on a better scheme to make money off the faithful.