Focusing Exercise

1. Scientology appears to entice certain groups of people to become members for unknown reasons.

2. One question that I still have not been able to answer is what attracts certain types of people to join the cult-like society. I have completed some research on the types of people who are drawn to Scientology including celebrities, drug addicts, and criminals, but have yet to figure out why the religion appeals to these types.

3. It is important that I answer this question because I need to be able to draw conclusions as to why the religion has been so successful in recruiting these types of people. Also, the information that answering this question will tell me how the inner teachings of the religion are held to such a high regard by members. Therefore, I will be able to form a clear argument with resources to back up my claims.

- Do the teachings of Scientology improve the lives of members without the cult-like features of the religion brainwashing them?
- Does Scientology focus their membership recruiting on certain groups of people?
- Is there a hidden reason why Scientology proclaims to have life-changing teachings, yet the organization remains very secretive?
- Are there special programs or tracks within Scientology depending on the type of person you were targeted as during membership?
- Do former members of Scientology claim to have become a better person as a result of the teachings and auditing sessions?
- How do the requirements of membership initiation reinforce the alleged positive attributes of the religion?