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- noun A discipline invented by L. Ron Hubbard designed to heal
psychosomatic illnesses by cleansing the mind ofengrams .
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Ms Johnston was involved at that time in dianetics with Mr Tom Cunningham, a member of the church’s mission in Dublin.
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"dianetics", I decided to come along with him to find out more about this amazing new psychology beater.
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In fact, it has been far more political than other pseudo-scientific movements such as transcendental meditation, quantum gods, dianetics, pyramid power, new age woo woo, chariots of the gods, and perpetual motion. raven
An Atheist Defends Intelligent-Design Creationism - The Panda's Thumb 2010
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For starters, Anon is a group that does not stand against the teachings of Scientology and dianetics.
Reminding You That All Religions Were Once New James F. McGrath 2008
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May 16, 2007 at 9:29 am no, lolcats am too smrt to believe in xenu! dianetics FTW!
save me xenu - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2007
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He said the dianetics programme had been shown time and time again to be a sham.
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They would probably prefer to see astrology, dianetics, or Lamarkism taught in science classes, since all of these also have mystical components.
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Any insecurity has a source, and dianetics gives people the solution to it.
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Some of the people who attended the dianetics seminar at Oasis Motel last week decided to form the dianetics movement in Botswana.
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Bruckamann said dianetics groups exist in more than 160 countries around the world.
scientologynews commented on the word dianetics
Dianetics spiritual healing technology can help alleviate such ailments as unwanted sensations and emotions, irrational fears and psychosomatic illnesses (illness caused or aggravated by mental stress). The word Dianetics comes from the Greek words dia, meaning through and nous, soul. The full and proper definition of Dianetics is what the soul is doing to the body through the mind.
June 15, 2009