The Way to Happiness Foundation International is a Scientology-related non-profit corporation founded in 1984. Headquartered at at 201 East Broadway, Glendale, California, it coordinates the activities of the The Way to Happiness international network, including continental and national officies, associates and local groups.[1] The Way to Happiness Foundation International is a division of the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), and is a "Scientology-related entity" under the 1993 IRS Closing Agreement.[2]
Booklets
The Way to Happiness book contains a set of 21 precepts written by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. It constitutes Hubbard's attempt at developing a non-religious moral code based purely on common sense.
This book is frequently handed out by Scientologists as a way of disseminating Scientology. A campaign in the early 1990s to distribute the book in United States schools was described in Church of Scientology publications as "the largest dissemination project in Scientology history" and "the bridge between broad society and Scientology."[2] The book is currently available in ninety different languages and is also made available online as an E-book.
see wikipedia article for citations
helefra - a little honesty goes a long way. stating that this is a non-religious book is a form of dishonesty. If you had put it in quotations, I'd accept that. If you had just not said anything about its religious connections I could even live with that. As it stands, I'd like an explanation.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a phenominal book on principle-centered leadership by a Mormon. Doesn't make the book religious, even though the principles espoused are also found in the Bible (and, presumably, in the Book of Mormon).
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I'm surprised nobody has gone back to that Godhead of inspirational tractarians, Norman Vincent Peale, whose "Power of Positive Thinking", "Six Attitudes for Winners" and "You Can If You Think You Can" defined the American approach to reality alongside Mutually Assured Destruction.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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This is the fifth in a series of publications on the Scientology religion and its parishioners' activities. Twelve in all, these brochures are being widely distributed, one each month, throughout the year.
Published by the Church of Scientology International, this publication is intended to answer the growing public demand for more information about the secular social betterment programmes supported and advanced by Churches of Scientology and individual Scientologists who contribute their time and talents.
This information was gleaned by following links from Scientology's website.
Accountable, I'm not saying the information is bad because of who wrote it, I'm just saying that she ought not to have made the statement that it was non-religious. Just leaving out the fact would have made the OP more honest and accurate.
Published by the Church of Scientology International, this publication is intended to answer the growing public demand for more information about the secular social betterment programmes supported and advanced by Churches of Scientology and individual Scientologists who contribute their time and talents.
This information was gleaned by following links from Scientology's website.
Accountable, I'm not saying the information is bad because of who wrote it, I'm just saying that she ought not to have made the statement that it was non-religious. Just leaving out the fact would have made the OP more honest and accurate.
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koan wrote: It constitutes Hubbard's attempt at developing a non-religious moral code based purely on common sense....
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Accountable;464279 wrote: ...
that is why I'd said that putting it in quotation marks would have been honest.
I am being accusatory in that I feel helefra, being a scientologist herself, is clearly aware of the religious connections. I find her wording deceptive. You may find differently. Scientology has, on it's own website drawn a clear connection between the two. If she want to promote literature from her religion she is free to do so. I don't object to people promoting christian literature or jewish literature or buddhist etc. but I would expect them to announce the affiliations if it is actively promoted by and published by a church.
that is why I'd said that putting it in quotation marks would have been honest.
I am being accusatory in that I feel helefra, being a scientologist herself, is clearly aware of the religious connections. I find her wording deceptive. You may find differently. Scientology has, on it's own website drawn a clear connection between the two. If she want to promote literature from her religion she is free to do so. I don't object to people promoting christian literature or jewish literature or buddhist etc. but I would expect them to announce the affiliations if it is actively promoted by and published by a church.
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Of course you're offended. Don't pretend otherwise. If you weren't offended you would have left this thread alone entirely.
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Accountable;464569 wrote: Of course you're offended. Don't pretend otherwise. If you weren't offended you would have left this thread alone entirely.
My comments have been entirely about being offended by a perceived omission. Where do I pretend otherwise.
I'm sure helefra doesn't need you to champion her cause. The question for you, Accountable, is what part of "published by the Church of Scientology" do you not get? If this is not a religious book then I would sure like to see them pay taxes.
My comments have been entirely about being offended by a perceived omission. Where do I pretend otherwise.
I'm sure helefra doesn't need you to champion her cause. The question for you, Accountable, is what part of "published by the Church of Scientology" do you not get? If this is not a religious book then I would sure like to see them pay taxes.
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I haven't seen any evidence one way or the other about taxes paid on a published book. I wouldn't care much if I had.
Why does religion offend you? Why does a book on a "non-religious moral code" offend you? Stop hiding behind that flimsy "deception" excuse and step up with the truth.
Why does religion offend you? Why does a book on a "non-religious moral code" offend you? Stop hiding behind that flimsy "deception" excuse and step up with the truth.
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Accountable;464579 wrote: I haven't seen any evidence one way or the other about taxes paid on a published book. I wouldn't care much if I had.
Why does religion offend you? Why does a book on a "non-religious moral code" offend you? Stop hiding behind that flimsy "deception" excuse and step up with the truth.
Why don't you tell me since you obviously don't believe my words. You know, the ones I type.
Why does religion offend you? Why does a book on a "non-religious moral code" offend you? Stop hiding behind that flimsy "deception" excuse and step up with the truth.
Why don't you tell me since you obviously don't believe my words. You know, the ones I type.
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koan;464582 wrote: Why don't you tell me since you obviously don't believe my words. You know, the ones I type.
I don't know why since I don't know your history. I only see the painfully obvious fact that you are. The why is all yours.
I don't know why since I don't know your history. I only see the painfully obvious fact that you are. The why is all yours.
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helefra;463719 wrote: Do you know that there are a set of precepts for living a happier life? Below are three of those precepts for you to view, I hope you like them:-
http://www.twth.org/psas/17/
http://www.twth.org/psas/4/
http://www.twth.org/psas/14/
For more information on the booklet of "The Way To Happiness" which is a non-religious programme, please visit the link below.
http://www.twth.org/
Back on point, please. Helefra, forgive me for participating in the sidtrack.
http://www.twth.org/psas/17/
http://www.twth.org/psas/4/
http://www.twth.org/psas/14/
For more information on the booklet of "The Way To Happiness" which is a non-religious programme, please visit the link below.
http://www.twth.org/
Back on point, please. Helefra, forgive me for participating in the sidtrack.
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Accountable;464583 wrote: I don't know why since I don't know your history. I only see the painfully obvious fact that you are. The why is all yours.
The only painfully obvious fact is that the literature belongs to Scientology, which is in fact a religion.
eta: except in Russia where I believe it is illegal.
The only painfully obvious fact is that the literature belongs to Scientology, which is in fact a religion.
eta: except in Russia where I believe it is illegal.
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The first thing that is seen when you get this book:
HOW TO USE
THIS BOOK
You of course wish to help your contacts and friends.
Choose someone whose actions, however remotely, may influence your own survival.
Write the person's name on the top line of the front cover of this book.
Write or stamp your own name, as an individual, on the second line.
Present the person with the book.
Ask the person to read it.°
You will find that he or she also is threatened with the possible misconduct of others.
Give the person several additional copies of this book but do not write your name on them: let the other person write his or hers.
Have the person present these copies to others that are involved in his or her life.
By continuing to do this you will greatly enhance your own survival potential and theirs.
This is a way toward a much safer and happier life for you and others.
Um. I would call it a chain letter heavy on the text.
This booklet has been distributed to millions of schoolchildren through the school system. At a time when the 10 Commandments can't be displayed in a school, one wonders how Scientology managed to get their 21 precepts as part of the school curriculum.
HOW TO USE
THIS BOOK
You of course wish to help your contacts and friends.
Choose someone whose actions, however remotely, may influence your own survival.
Write the person's name on the top line of the front cover of this book.
Write or stamp your own name, as an individual, on the second line.
Present the person with the book.
Ask the person to read it.°
You will find that he or she also is threatened with the possible misconduct of others.
Give the person several additional copies of this book but do not write your name on them: let the other person write his or hers.
Have the person present these copies to others that are involved in his or her life.
By continuing to do this you will greatly enhance your own survival potential and theirs.
This is a way toward a much safer and happier life for you and others.
Um. I would call it a chain letter heavy on the text.
This booklet has been distributed to millions of schoolchildren through the school system. At a time when the 10 Commandments can't be displayed in a school, one wonders how Scientology managed to get their 21 precepts as part of the school curriculum.
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Here's a beauty. From chapter 3-1
The problems of sexual misbehavior are not new. The powerful religion of Buddhism in India vanished from there in the seventh century. According to its own historians the cause was sexual promiscuity in its monasteries.
strange. this is the normal version of history:
by the 13th century Buddhism, as a formal religion, had altogether disappeared from India. [2] But even as Buddhism went into decline, it is remarkable that the great seat of Buddhist learning, Nalanda, continued to flourish, retaining its importance until the Muslim invasions of the second millennium. Moreover, it is from Nalanda that Padmasambhava carried Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. Consequently, even the story of Buddhism in India cannot be unequivocally written in a single register of decline.
The problems of sexual misbehavior are not new. The powerful religion of Buddhism in India vanished from there in the seventh century. According to its own historians the cause was sexual promiscuity in its monasteries.
strange. this is the normal version of history:
by the 13th century Buddhism, as a formal religion, had altogether disappeared from India. [2] But even as Buddhism went into decline, it is remarkable that the great seat of Buddhist learning, Nalanda, continued to flourish, retaining its importance until the Muslim invasions of the second millennium. Moreover, it is from Nalanda that Padmasambhava carried Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. Consequently, even the story of Buddhism in India cannot be unequivocally written in a single register of decline.
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I have to agree with Koan on this. Although it may not be a religous booklet itself, it is put out and supported by the church of Scientology which in itself gives it a religous foundation. If it has a religous foundation how can it be non-religous?
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"When one views the slaughter and suffering caused by religious intolerance down all the history of Man and into modern times, one can see that intolerance is a very non-survival activity" might be a fairly loaded comment, too.
There's a certain amount of paranoia in the following:False data can come from many sources: academic, social, professional.
Many want you to believe things just to suit their own ends.
What is true is what is true for you.
No one has any right to force data off on you and command you to believe it or else. If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
Think your own way through things, accept what is true for you, discard the rest. There is nothing unhappier than one who tries to live in a chaos of lies.
The concept is subsequently developed in "If all the brightest minds since the fifth century B.C. or before have never been able to agree on the subject of religion or anti-religion, it is an arena of combat between people that one would do well to stay out of. In this sea of contention, one bright principle has emerged: the right to believe as one chooses."
This is a "non-religious" handout to children? They're kidding.
There's a certain amount of paranoia in the following:False data can come from many sources: academic, social, professional.
Many want you to believe things just to suit their own ends.
What is true is what is true for you.
No one has any right to force data off on you and command you to believe it or else. If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
Think your own way through things, accept what is true for you, discard the rest. There is nothing unhappier than one who tries to live in a chaos of lies.
The concept is subsequently developed in "If all the brightest minds since the fifth century B.C. or before have never been able to agree on the subject of religion or anti-religion, it is an arena of combat between people that one would do well to stay out of. In this sea of contention, one bright principle has emerged: the right to believe as one chooses."
This is a "non-religious" handout to children? They're kidding.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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helefra;465484 wrote:
However, I have read this book from cover to cover and can find no reference made to Scientology within it. The only reference that people may feel has a connection to Scientology is that on the front cover you have the title "The Way To Happiness" and then on the bottom of the front cover "By L Ron Hubbard" and I think that is all you will find.
In the entire bible the word "Christian" appears only three times, and Christianity does not appear at all.
However, I have read this book from cover to cover and can find no reference made to Scientology within it. The only reference that people may feel has a connection to Scientology is that on the front cover you have the title "The Way To Happiness" and then on the bottom of the front cover "By L Ron Hubbard" and I think that is all you will find.
In the entire bible the word "Christian" appears only three times, and Christianity does not appear at all.
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helefra;465484 wrote: I have never seen anyone trying to promote Scientology using this book, I have never read an LRH reference - i.e. HCOPL/HCOB on having to use this book to disseminate. However, if people are getting the idea that Scientology exists through this book then I do not see the harm in it being issued.Perhaps the trademark notice on scientology.org - that is the scientology main site, isn't it? - relating to the Road and Sun logo which takes up most of the front cover of "The Way To Happiness" is a clue?
http://www.scientology.org/html/opencms ... emark.html
http://www.scientology.org/html/opencms ... emark.html
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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helefra;465484 wrote: When a person shows interest in resolving their problem, whether it be via study tech, handling a marriage, et al then we show them a booklet which would be a donation of £3 and they get another more thicker booklet on Scientology free with it.
something is not free if it can only be had through donation. A donation is not a donation if it has a set price. That is called fraud. A set dollar amount is a price not a donation. I came across a reference to the CoS having been charged with this specific fraud in the past and am not surprised that it still continues.
Is it wrong to disseminate? Is it wrong to help?
Therefore Koan, I ask you this very simple question, do you believe help is possible?
How one disseminates can, indeed, be "wrong". Help is a subjective term in this case.
I do believe help is possible but I believe you'd be upset with me if I pointed you in that direction.
Sorry Koan, but wikipedia is not source for TWTH. This website is run by the many where as TWTH website is monitored by those who produce the TWTH.
TWTH did not print the article I was quoting from so they would, I expect, be entirely unhelpful in providing the references for the citations in the quote.
something is not free if it can only be had through donation. A donation is not a donation if it has a set price. That is called fraud. A set dollar amount is a price not a donation. I came across a reference to the CoS having been charged with this specific fraud in the past and am not surprised that it still continues.
Is it wrong to disseminate? Is it wrong to help?
Therefore Koan, I ask you this very simple question, do you believe help is possible?
How one disseminates can, indeed, be "wrong". Help is a subjective term in this case.
I do believe help is possible but I believe you'd be upset with me if I pointed you in that direction.
Sorry Koan, but wikipedia is not source for TWTH. This website is run by the many where as TWTH website is monitored by those who produce the TWTH.
TWTH did not print the article I was quoting from so they would, I expect, be entirely unhelpful in providing the references for the citations in the quote.