Life is divided into urges (drives, impulses) toward survival; The Eight Dynamics
- First Dynamic (Self Dynamic): the urge toward existence as one’s self, here we have individuality expressed fully.
- Second Dynamic (Sex Dynamic): the urge toward existence as a sexual activity. This dynamic actually has two divisions. Second Dynamic (a) is the sexual act itself and the Second Dynamic (b) is the family unit, including the rearing of children
- Third Dynamic (Group Dynamic): the urge toward existence in groups of individuals. Any group, or part of an entire class, could be considered to be a part of the Third Dynamic. The school, the society, the town, the nation are each part of the Third Dynamic and each one is a Third Dynamic.
- Fourth Dynamic (Mankind Dynamic): the urge toward existence as or of Mankind. Whereas one race would be considered a Third Dynamic, all the races would be considered the Fourth Dynamic.
- Fifth Dynamic (Animal Dynamic): the urge toward existence of the animal kingdom. This includes all living things, whether vegetable or animal, the fish in the sea, the beasts of the field or of the forest, grass, trees, flowers or anything directly and intimately motivated by life.
- Sixth Dynamic (Universe Dynamic): the urge toward existence as the physical universe. The physical universe is composed of Matter, Energy, Space and Time. In Scientology we take the first letter of each of these words and coin a word—MEST.
- Seventh Dynamic (Spiritual Dynamic): the urge toward existence as or of spirits. Anything spiritual, with or without identity, would come under the heading of the Seventh Dynamic.
- Eighth Dynamic (Infinity or God Dynamic): the urge toward existence as infinity. This is also identified as the Supreme Being. This is called the Eighth Dynamic because the symbol of infinity, ∞, stood upright makes the numeral 8.
Let's go to church!
The Creed of the Church of Scientology
The Sermon
The L. Ron Hubbard Lecture
Group Auditing
- document
- spiritual aims of Church
- reiterates Church's social mission
The Sermon
- addresses a topic related to an important Scientology principle or practice and explores how it's relevant to everyday
- minister's goal is for everyone to leave with more spiritual awareness because of the truths partaken in the service and a greater understanding of how to apply these truths to his or her life
The L. Ron Hubbard Lecture
- preserved lectures authored/spoken by L. Ron Hubbard
- selected and played at Sunday Service
Group Auditing
- auditing-spiritual counseling
- minister acts as auditor
- ministering auditing services particularly suited for groups and aligned with the intended sermon of the day
- command (direction) or series of auditing commands that puts one in better communication with one's environment
- help individuals free themselves from material influences so that they may regain their spiritual awareness
- trying to fulfill goal- make the world a better place
- minister informs congregation of ongoing community programs in which the Church is going to take part in or contribute to
- conclusion
- reading of the Prayer of Total Freedom