During the dawn of the mid-20th century a new idea began to formulate in the mind of L. Ron Hubbard that would eventually give birth to what is now known as one of the fastest growing religions of the 21st century; this controversial religion is called Scientology. Scientology has acquired among its members many individuals from all walks of life, ethnicities and international regions of the world. According to the New Oxford American Dictionary the definition of Scientology is "a religious system based on the pursuit of self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment." through gradual courses of study and training". Additionally, Scientology claims to understand remedies used to free people from drug and alcohol abuse, as well as therapeutic solutions to help others recover from serious injuries at an astonishingly progressive rate. In essence, the main goal of this movement is to bring order to a world of chaos by spreading its teachings, improving environmental conditions on planet earth and developing the holistic being through the use of different methodologies and technologies. Furthermore, by gaining a basic understanding of Scientology and its purpose we can now explore it and discover the answer to a question that piques the curiosity of those outside Western civilization; such a question is: "How did it start?" The origins of this culture date back to the year 1923 when L. Ron Hubbard began his studies of the mind and spirit. Likewise, such studies led to the creation of a manuscript entitled Excalibur; this book was completed in 1938 but was never published. Furthermore, it is precisely in this unpublished work that the word “Scientology” appears for the first time. The literal interpretation of the phrase means "the study of knowing how t...... middle of paper ......sion, my response to the "church" of Scientology regarding the existence of God will be in the form of a philosophical question that states: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? 1) Cooper, Paulette "The High Cost of Scientology." ) Bulletin of the Communications Office (HCOB). Hubbard, L. Ron. 18 July 1959.3) “Dianetics”. Version 2.0.3 2005-2007. Network. Nov. 6, 20105) patheos.com. Jan. 1, 2008. Web. Nov. 6, 20106) “Scientology.” New Oxford Dictionary Version 2.0.3 2005-2007.7) The New King James Version Bible (NKJV). ) Ed. Thomas Nelson Nashville: 1982.8) Watchman Scholarship. “What Christians Should Know About the Church of Scientology.”. 2009.