Why is there a cross in Scientology imagery?
Why is there a cross in Scientology imagery?
RE: Why is there a cross in Scientology imagery?
See here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbols_of_Scientology
This symbol is mainly used to specifically denote the Church of Scientology, and may or may not represent the practice of Scientology in general. The cross’s eight points represent the eight dynamics in Scientology.
Also here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_cross
The Scientology cross is one of the principal symbols of Scientology. It is most often used to represent the Church of Scientology.
The cross closely resembles the Christian cross, but differs from it with the addition of four diagonal rays between the conventional horizontal and vertical arms. The eight points of the cross represent the eight dynamics in Scientology:
The Self
Creativity, sex, and procreation (family)
Group, society, community
Species survival (humankind)
Life forms in general
Matter
Spirit
Infinity or Supreme being
The Church of Scientology says that “the horizontal bar represents the material universe, and the vertical bar represents the spirit. Thus, the spirit is seen to be rising triumphantly, ultimately transcending the turmoil of the physical universe to achieve salvation.”