Scientology™

noun
🔊/ˌsaɪənˈtɒlədʒi/
🔊/ˌsaɪənˈtɑːlədʒi/
[uncountable]
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  1. a religious system based on getting knowledge of yourself and spiritual fulfilment through courses of study and training科学论派(宗教修行体系,倡导通过学习和训练来获得自我认识和精神上的圆满)
    CultureScientology was established in 1954 by the US writer of science fiction L Ron Hubbard. It is based on his book Dianetics (1950). It believes in a 'life energy' and encourages its members to improve themselves in a spiritual way by a greater understanding of themselves. The organization has been criticized for the methods it uses to attract and keep members. They include several well-known actors, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
    Topics Religion and festivalsc2
    Word Originfrom Latin scientia ‘knowledge’ + -logy.