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The Sea Organization or Sea Org is an association of Scientologists established in 1968 by L. Ron Hubbard, the science fiction writer and founder of Scientology. The Church of Scientology is the largest organization devoted to the practice and the promotion of the Scientology belief system. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13 1911 &ndash January 24 1986 was a fiction writer who devised a self-help technique called Dianetics and philosophy known as Scientology Its members are found in the central management organizations of the Church of Scientology as well as in individual churches. The Church of Scientology is the largest organization devoted to the practice and the promotion of the Scientology belief system. While it was initially created around maritime customs and traditions while at sea, those customs and traditions persist today even in the land-based branches of the organization.

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History

On 1 September 1966, L. Ron Hubbard officially resigned from all directorships and management of Scientology churches. He then formed the "Sea Project," which he claimed would assist him with researching tests regarding past life recollections. Called the "Sea Project", because it operated on ships and was intended as a temporary project, it was made up of a small group of Scientologists. In early 1967, upon seeing that Scientology churches were going into a decline, L. Ron Hubbard resumed management of the church in a non-directorship capacity. With the help of the Scientologists that had helped him on the project, he declared that the project was now to be a permanent organization called the "Sea Organization" or "Sea Org". He declared himself "Commodore" and organized the Scientologists with titles and uniforms similar to US Navy design, the Sea Org subsequently became the upper management group within the Church of Scientology. Commodore is a Military rank used in many navies for officers whose position exceeds that of a navy captain, but is less than It operated for eight years in the Mediterranean Sea and over this time controlled a number of ships (hence the term "Commodore").

In 1975, they sold the ships they were working from and moved to "land bases" that now operate around the world (including Clearwater, Florida). Clearwater is a City located in Pinellas County Florida, USA, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St In 1987 they purchased a ship called "La Boheme", which they later renamed to "Freewinds". Concept and construction The vessel that eventually became known as the Freewinds was originally ordered by the Sweden -based Lion Ferry as the The highest levels of Scientology are taught on this ship. The Sea Org acts as goodwill representatives and administrators of Scientology with the stated purpose to "get ethics in on the planet" (Scientology Ethics rather than ethics in the conventional sense. According to the Church of Scientology, " Ethics may be defined as the actions an individual takes on himself to ensure his continued survival across the dynamics Ethics is a major branch of Philosophy, encompassing right conduct and good life )[1] Another primary function is "To safeguard the advanced levels of Scientology". According to the church, the Sea Org is a fraternal religious order rather than an incorporated entity. [2]

In more recent times, the Sea Org is primarily based on land; however, the highest levels of Scientology are still delivered at sea on board the Sea Org's vessel, the Freewinds, and the Sea Org still maintains its naval uniforms and character. Concept and construction The vessel that eventually became known as the Freewinds was originally ordered by the Sweden -based Lion Ferry as the [3] Only Sea Org members are staff members in Scientology's Advanced Organizations. [1]

Space Opera and the Sea Org

Main article: Space opera in Scientology scripture

According to Hubbard's teachings, the Galactic Confederacy was the political unit formerly ruled by the tyrant Xenu. In Scientology, founder L Ron Hubbard used the Science fiction term Space opera to describe what he said were actual extraterrestrial In Scientology doctrine The Galactic Confederacy refers to an extraterrestrial political unit involving our Solar system. Xenu, also Xemu ( or) was according to Scientology founder (and Science fiction writer L It ruled a broad swath of the galaxy, and lasted for "eighty trillion years" [4], an assertion disputed by scientists who place the age of the universe at around 13. The Universe is defined as everything that Physically Exists: the entirety of Space and Time, all forms of Matter, Energy 7 billion years. Hubbard claimed that 75 million years ago, at the time of Xenu's mass murder, the Galactic Confederacy comprised 26 stars and 76 planets, including Earth (then called Teegeeack). [5]

The Church of Scientology consciously models itself on aspects of the Galactic Confederacy. The Sea Org's insignia has a laurel wreath said by Hubbard to be based on the symbol of the "Loyal Officers", an anti-Xenu faction within the Galactic Confederacy. Each of the leaves on the laurel wreath is said to represent one of the Galactic Confederacy's stars. According to the Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary, "the Sea Org symbol, adopted and used as the symbol of a Galactic Confederacy far back in the history of this sector, derives much of its power and authority from that association. "

Billion-year contract

Members of the Sea Org sign an employment contract with the organization for one billion years. A contract is an exchange of promises between two or more parties to do or refrain from doing an act which is enforceable in a court of law [6] Sea Org members, in accordance with Scientology beliefs, are expected to return to the Sea Org when they are reborn. Scientology is according to its own texts "the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself others and all of life The motto of the Sea Org is, "Revenimus" or "We Come Back" in Latin. [3] Official statements from the Church of Scientology contend the contract is merely symbolic of the dedication members are expected to hold to the organization, and that members are free to leave if they wish. It has, however, been alleged by former Sea Org personnel that members are restricted from leaving. [3] Members who do leave are issued a "Freeloader's bill", retroactively billing them for any auditing or training they have received. [7] These Scientologists may not receive any services at any Scientology organizations until they pay off this bill and perform an amends project.

Salary and benefits to members

Most Sea Org members are given room, board and a small weekly allowance of about US$24 per week (though some sources list US$75). [8][9][10]

Rehabilitation Project Force

Main article: Rehabilitation Project Force

The Rehabilitation Project Force, or RPF, is a system of work camps[11] set up by the Church of Scientology Sea Organization, intended to rehabilitate members who have not lived up to CoS expectations, failed Security checks or have violated certain policies. The Rehabilitation Project Force, or RPF, is a controversial program set up by the Church of Scientology Sea Organization, intended to "rehabilitate" The Church of Scientology is the largest organization devoted to the practice and the promotion of the Scientology belief system. In the Church of Scientology, the Security Check (or "Sec Check" is a concept instituted by founder L

Many ex-Sea Org members have reported grueling and torturous treatment, including Gerry Armstrong, who, during his time in the Sea Org, spent over two years banished to the RPF as a punishment. Gerry Armstrong is a former member of the Church of Scientology who is now one of the most active critics of the Church Says Armstrong:

"It was essentially a prison to which crew who were considered nonproducers, security risks, or just wanted to leave the Sea Org, were assigned. Hubbard's RPF policies established the conditions. RPF members were segregated and not allowed to communicate to anyone else. They had their own spaces and were not allowed in normal crew areas of the ship. They ate after normal crew had eaten, and only whatever was left over from the crew meal. Their berthing was the worst on board, in a roach-infested, filthy and unventilated cargo hold. They wore black boilersuits, even in the hottest weather. Distinguish from Overhaul. An overall is a type of Garment which is usually used as Protective clothing when working They were required to run everywhere. Discipline was harsh and bizarre, with running laps of the ship assigned for the slightest infraction like failing to address a senior with "Sir. " Work was hard and the schedule rigid with seven hours sleep time from lights out to lights on, short meal breaks, no liberties and no free time. . . When one young woman ordered into the RPF took the assignment too lightly, Hubbard created the RPF's RPF and assigned her to it, an even more degrading experience, cut off even from the RPF, kept under guard, forced to clean the ship's bilges, and allowed even less sleep. " [12]

Dating, marriage, and family

Marriage and family are discouraged in the Sea Org, as they are distractions from serving the Church. [13][14]

There are a number of statements from women formerly in the Sea Org who state that they were advised to get an abortion when they became pregnant so that they would not be sent to lower organizations. An [15] [16] However, Scientology presents itself as a pro-life religion and actively speaks out against abortion both in its publications and commercials. [9][17]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b Hubbard, L. Ron. Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary. In Scientology, founder L Ron Hubbard used the Science fiction term Space opera to describe what he said were actual extraterrestrial In Scientology doctrine The Galactic Confederacy refers to an extraterrestrial political unit involving our Solar system. L Ron Hubbard used the term Incident in a specific context for auditing in Scientology and Dianetics: the description of space opera In Scientology, an implant is similar to an engram in that it is believed to condition the Mind in a certain way Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13 1911 &ndash January 24 1986 was a fiction writer who devised a self-help technique called Dianetics and philosophy known as Scientology Publications Organization, Los Angeles 1975 ISBN 0-88404-037-2
  2. ^ What is the Sea Organization?. Basic Facts About the Scientology Religion. Retrieved on 2006-06-23. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish
  3. ^ a b c Jon Atack, A Piece of Blue Sky 1990. Link to online version
  4. ^ Hubbard, The ITSA Line
  5. ^ Hubbard, Assists
  6. ^ Copy of Sea Org agreement form, LA Times. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed
  7. ^ Robert Farley. "The unperson", St. Petersburg Times, 2006-06-24, pp. The St Petersburg Times is a daily Newspaper based in St Petersburg Florida, that serves the larger Tampa Bay area Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place  1A, 14A. Retrieved on 2006-08-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed  
  8. ^ Jesse Prince affidavit
  9. ^ a b About Scientology. Scientology's town. St. Petersburg Times (2004-07-18). The St Petersburg Times is a daily Newspaper based in St Petersburg Florida, that serves the larger Tampa Bay area "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Retrieved on 2008-01-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted
  10. ^ Welkos, Robert W. ; Sappell, Joel (1990-06-26). Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Defectors Recount Lives of Hard Work, Punishment. Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed Retrieved on 2008-01-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted
  11. ^ Reitman, Janet Inside Scientology Rolling Stone, Issue 995. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published March 9, 2006. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Page 57.
  12. ^ Gerald Armstrong affidavit, March 1986, pp. 53ff, as cited in Atack, Jon (1990). Jonathan Caven-Atack (born 5 June, 1955) known as Jon Atack, is a British artist published author and widely recognized as one of the most A Piece of Blue Sky. New York, NY: Carol Publishing Group. ISBN 0-8184-0499-X.  
  13. ^ Lattin, Don. "Leaving the Fold: Third-generation Scientologist grows disillusioned with faith", San Francisco Chronicle, February 12, 2001
  14. ^ Kozlowski, Carl. The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. "Debunking a movement", Pasadena Weekly, 2005-08-01. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Retrieved on 2006-05-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors.  
  15. ^ Stephen A. Kent (July 1999). Stephen A Kent, is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. "Scientology — Is this a Religion?". Marburg Journal of Religion 4 (1).  
  16. ^ http://www.exscientologykids.com/seaorg.html
  17. ^ "Youth For Human Rights Ads" .  

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