List of symbols of Scientology
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This is a list of symbols of Scientology, the Church of Scientology, and related organizations.
| Name | Image | Description |
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| Scientology symbol | 
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The Scientology symbol is an "S" curving through two triangles. The "S" stands for Scientology. The top triangle represents the KRC triangle — knowledge, responsibility and control. The lower triangle consists of the ARC triangle of affinity, reality and communication.[1][2]: 462 [3][4] See also Scientology beliefs and practices § ARC and KRC triangles. |
| Dianetics symbol | 
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A triangle with alternating stripes of green and yellow. The green stripes represent growth, and yellow stripes represent life. The four green stripes recall the four divisions of a human's urge to survive which are revealed in Dianetics.[1][5] |
| Division 6 symbol | .jpg)
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A simple triangle with an infinity symbol woven across it is used to mark introductory materials.[1][2]: 160 [6] |
| Operating Thetan symbol |  
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The Operating Thetan symbol is an oval combining the letters O and T, with the T completely within the O. Scientologists who have achieved OT V, can use the advanced logo which has a wreath completely around the O.[1][2]: 375 [7]: 280 [8] The Operating Thetan symbol with wreath is prominently displayed on the side of the Scientology cruise ship Freewinds. |
| Church of Scientology cross symbol | 
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The Scientology cross is an eight-pointed cross; a Roman cross with four addition points. It is used to denote Scientology. The cross's eight points represent the eight dynamics in Scientology. Created in 1955 as a silver cross, three inches high, to be worn on a chain high near the neck.[1][2]: 120 [7]: 371 [9][10][11] |
| Sea Org symbol | 
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The symbol for the Sea Org is of two crossed laurel branches with a five-pointed star above.[1][2]: 467 |
| L. Ron Hubbard symbol | 
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This symbol is a pictograph made of a cursive "L", "R" and "H". Designed to imitate an assay office hallmark, it is used to authenticate Scientology materials, devices, jewelry and other related religious products.[1] |
| Church of Spiritual Technology logo |  
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This symbol for the Church of Spiritual Technology is two overlapping circles with a diamond within each circle. It is landscaped onto the Earth's surface at Scientology's Trementina Base, in a mountainous region of New Mexico,[12] and can be seen by satellite. |
Trademarks
[edit]All official symbols of Scientology are trademarks held by the Religious Technology Center (RTC). RTC says they are to be used "on Scientology religious materials to signify their authenticity ... and provide a legal mechanism to ensure the spiritual technologies are orthodox and ministered according to Mr. Hubbard's Scripture. These marks also provide the means to prevent anyone from engaging in some distorted use of Mr. Hubbard's writings, thereby ensuring the purity of the religion for all eternity."[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Trademarks of Dianetics and Scientology". Religious Technology Center.
- ^ a b c d e Hubbard, L. Ron (1976). Modern Management Technology Defined: Hubbard dictionary of administration and management. Church of Scientology. ISBN 0884040402. OL 8192738M.
- ^ HCO PL 18 Feb 72: Executive Series No.8 - The Top Triangle
- ^ "Scientology symbol". International Association of Scientologists. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013.
- ^ "Operating Thetan (OT) Symbol - A Reference Web Site on the Church of Scientology". Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ HCO PL 24 Apr 68 II: Division VI, Distribution
- ^ a b Hubbard, L. Ron (1975). Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary. Church of Scientology. ISBN 0884040372. OL 5254386M.
- ^ HCO PL 11 Aug 67 III: OT Central Committee
- ^ Ability magazine issue 14, 1955
- ^ Flag Order 3350: Confidential. 24 June 1973
- ^ "What is the Scientology cross?". Archived from the original on June 20, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Leiby, Richard (November 27, 2005). "A Place in the Desert for New Mexico's Most Exclusive Circles". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017.
- ^ "Biography of David Miscavige". Religious Technology Center. Archived from the original on March 10, 2005.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Scientology symbols.
- "Understanding the Scientology Religious Doctrine". A description of the symbols, lectures etc... of Dianetics and Scientology. Archived from the original on January 20, 2008.
- "Google hybrid map of Trementina site". Aerial shot of interlinked circles with diamonds and other structures.
- "Factnet Report: Hubbard and the occult - A description of the Scientological symbols and the occult". Sweenytod.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014.