It could be said that man exists in a partially hypnotized state. He believes in other-determinism in many things, to his detriment. (Other-determinism is the condition of having one’s actions or conclusions determined by something or someone other than oneself.) He will be as well as he is self-determined (able to control and determine the actions of self). The processes of Scientology could be described as methods of “unhypnotizing” men to their own freer choice and better life.
For more on the fundamental principles of Scientology, read Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought. It will bring you a greater understanding of your true identity as a spiritual being and provide you principles you can use to better your life and the lives of others.
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