What Scientology teaches
Auditing and the E-meter
Auditing is Scientology's central practice: a one-to-one session in which an auditor asks set questions, often using an E-meter.
The teaching
In auditing, a trained auditor takes a person through precise questions and commands. Often the person holds two metal electrodes connected to an E-meter, which measures small changes in electrical resistance; the auditor reads the needle to find areas with spiritual charge.
Auditing is given in set packages for fixed donations. A 1971 federal court ruling required E-meters to carry a warning that they are not medically or scientifically useful for diagnosing, treating or preventing disease.
Beside the Bible
The Bible invites everyone to speak to God directly, without a device, an operator or a fee. Jesus is the one mediator between God and people, and through him anyone may come boldly to the throne of grace.
5For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
1 Timothy 2:5 (WEB) · context
15For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin. 16Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:15-16 (WEB) · context
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (WEB) · context
28“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (WEB) · context
Reason 5: The problem is sin, and only God forgives sin Reason 6: Salvation is a free gift: it cannot be bought
Sources
- Scientology source Church of Scientology, descriptions of auditing and the E-meter (scientology.org).
- United States v. Founding Church of Scientology (D.D.C. 1971).