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Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material REL 134 Week 5 Religion Analysis Select one alternative religion (e.g., Church of Scientology, Transcendental Meditation, Wicca, Druidry) and one traditional Western religion (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam) to research and compare in this assignment. Scientology Scientology was founded by L. Ron Hubbard. Hubbard was a writer and humanitarian. The first church was created in Los Angeles in 1954. Today, more than 11,000 Scientology Churches exist. Scientologists believe that a person is more of a spiritual being. The goal of Scientology is to permit those who practice spiritual freedom. Christianity Christianity is the belief on one God. Christianity was founded by Jesus himself, along with Paul and Peter. Christians practice their religious beliefs by reading the bible, prayer, and attending their church’s Sunday mass. The holy sacraments are important to the Christian community, Complete Parts 1 and 2 below. Part 1: Similarities and Differences In the table below, list at least two similarities and two differences between the religions you selected. Some categories to consider include holy days, symbols, rituals, core beliefs, ethics, and the role of women. Similarities Differences Both Christians and Scientologists believe that the soul is immortal Both Scientology and Christianity use a cross as a religious emblem and symbols of beliefs Both have a set day of the week to attend mass, which is Sunday Christians believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Scientology believes that we are more spiritual than physicals beings. Scientologists have The Way to Happiness Christians have the Ten Commandments Scientologists do not believe in heaven or hell Christians do believe in heaven and hell