Why does scientology use a symbol similar to the Christian cross?
The cross is actually an ancient symbol predating christianity and which is univesally found throughout human cultures without any “christian” meaning. Christianity itself adopted it from the Roman culture where the cross was emblematic of the worst types of criminality. It had that meaning due to the reservation of crucifixition as a means of execution for the most horrible crimes. More on the Scientology Cross from about.com: “The Cross of Scientology is the primary emblem of the Church of Scientology. Designed by founder L. Ron Hubbard, its appearance gives away its origins, with its obvious resemblance to the Golden Dawn’s Rose Cross. Hubbard was, as a one time occultist, undoubtably familiar with Golden Dawn symbolism. In any case, neither the Golden Dawn nor the Scientology symbol can be considered “satanic” as is sometimes reported.” http://altreligion.about.com/library/glo…
