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Code of a Scientologist: Historical Evolution
This historical evolution is provided as a reference. Conclusions are left to the reader.
The current Code of a Scientologist 3:
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As a Scientologist, I pledge myself to the Code of Scientology for the good of all.
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What is the purpose of this code?
" The Code of a Scientologist was evolved to safeguard 1 Scientologists in general, and is subscribed to by leading Scientologists." 2
In other words, the Code of a Scientologist is used as a protective measure for Scientologists. Protection from who?
"In that Man, until he has gotten above 20.0 7, lives to fight, it is an extremely simple thing for an individual, finding opponents very scarce, to choose out his own organization as an opponent." 2
So we see that the Code of a Scientologist is a protection for Scientologists against themselves for those who "...must pick out the organization and other Scientologists in order to engage in a game." 2
To summarize, the purpose of this code is to protect Scientologists from themselves until the day comes when all
Scientologists are 20.0 or above on the tone scale.
I invite you to read again, the above Code of a Scientologist, and to keep in mind this defined purpose.
The Scientology organization makes no secret of the revisions to the Code of a Scientologist:
"The Code of a Scientologist was first issued as Professional AuditorÃs Bulletin 41 in 1954. In it, L. Ron Hubbard provides a Scientologist with guidelines in dealing with the press and in fighting for human rights and justice through social reform. It is a vital code for any Scientologist active in the community. The code was reissued in 1956 in the book, Creation of Human Ability. Revised in 1969 and again in 1973, the code is given here in its final version." 3
But what about an explanation of these revisions? Let's take a look at the history of changes to this code.
First edition: 10 December 19542
As a Scientologist, I pledge myself to the Code of Scientology for the good of all.
1. To hear or speak no word of disparagement to the press, public, or preclears concerning any of my fellow Scientologists, our professional organization or those whose names are closely connected to this science.2. To use the best I know of Scientology to the best of my ability to better my preclears, groups and the world.
3. To refuse to accept for processing and to refuse to accept money from any preclear or group I feel I cannot honestly help.
4. To deter to the fullest extent of my power anyone misusing or degrading Scientology to harmful ends.
5. To prevent the use of Scientology in advertisements of other products.
6. To discourage the abuse of Scientology in the press.
7. To employ Scientology to the greatest good of the greatest number of dynamics.
8. To render good processing, sound training and good discipline to those students or peoples entrusted to my care.
9. To refuse to impart the personal secrets of my preclears.
10. To engage in no unseemly disputes with the uninformed on the subject of my profession.
1954: Creation of Human Ability:
Added number 11:
11. To completely refrain from discussing the case of another auditor's preclear with that preclear, or within his hearing.
1970: Scientology 0-8:
Stated 1969 revision:
Number 1 changed to:
1. To keep Scientologists, the Public and the Press accurately informed concerning Scientology, the world of Mental Health and society.
Revision of number 4 onward:
4. To decry and do all I can to abolish any and all abuses against life and Mankind.
5. To expose and help abolish any and all physically damaging practices in the field of Mental Health.
6. To help clean up and keep clean the field of Mental Health.
7. To bring about an atmosphere of safety and security in the field of Mental Health by eradicating its abuses and brutality.
8. To support true Humanitarian endeavors in the field of Human Rights.
9. To embrace the policy of equal justice for all.
10. To work for freedom of speech in the world.
11. To actively decry the suppression of knowledge, wisdom, philosophy or data which would help Mankind.
12. To support the freedom of religion.
13. To help Scientology organizations and groups ally themselves with public groups.
14. To teach Scientology at a level it can be understood and used by the recipients.
15. To stress the freedom to use Scientology as a philosophy in all its applications and variations in the humanities.
16. To insist upon standard and unvaried Scientology as an applied activity in ethics, processing and administration in Scientology organizations.
17. To take my share of responsibility for the impact of Scientology upon the world.
18. To increase the numbers and strength of Scientology over the world.
19. To set an example of the effectiveness and wisdom of Scientology.
20. To make this world a saner, better place.
1973:
No documented reference for the changes made in 1973 could be located, but comparing the last revision to the 1973 revision, the following changes were found:
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| 2. To use the best I know of Scientology to the best of my ability to better my preclears, groups and the world. | 2. To use the best I know of Scientology to the best of my ability to help my family, friends, groups and the world. | |
| 13. To help Scientology organizations and groups ally themselves with public groups. | 13. To help Scientology orgs and groups ally themselves with public groups. | |
Some capitalization was also adjusted, i.e. Mental Health - mental health.
Miscellaneous quotes in regard to the Code of a Scientologist:
"A member of the HASI (Hubbard Association of Scientologists, International) is expected to follow the Auditor's Code and the Code of a Scientologist, and even if he does not know them well or know about them, he may have his membership revoked..." 4
"Although the Code of a Scientologist specifically forbids a Scientologist to talk out loud to the public about other Scientologists, and to run them down, it definitely does not forbid this practice among auditors." 4
"Now the press will contact you. The Code of a Scientologist on the subject of the press is explicit. No interviews." 5
"And the last paragraph of the Code of a Scientologist says don't engage in unseemly disputes on the subject of Scientology with the uninformed. That is no effort to keep the material of Scientology closed up. That's not what it's about. We keep the lines open and flowing." 6
1) safeguard: something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety. [return]
2) P.A.B. No. 41, THE CODE OF A SCIENTOLOGIST, by L. Ron Hubbard, 1954
3) Scientology: Code of a Scientologist web
page (http://scientology.org/p_jpg/wis/wiseng/33/33-scn.htm)
4) Ability, Major 1, THE SCIENTOLOGIST, A Manual on THE DISSEMINATION OF MATERIAL, by L. Ron Hubbard, 1955
5) Ability, Issue 14, Start That Practice!, by L. Ron Hubbard, 1955
6) The Phoenix Lectures, by L. Ron Hubbard, 1968
7) 20.0 is plotted on the Tone Scale, a gradient scale of emotions, as Games
