The following "Question" was asked by a member of the congregation at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and "Answered" by their pastor, John MacArthur Jr. It was transcribed by Brenda Rivera of Orlando, Florida from the tape, GC 1301-O, titled "Bible Questions and Answers Part 17."  A copy of the tape can be obtained by writing, Word of Grace, P.O. Box 4000, Panorama City, CA 91412 or by dialing toll free 1-800-55-GRACE. ©1978. All Rights Reserved.

Question

Would you consider Scientology a religion, a psychological theory, or a cult?

Answer

Yes, definitely, it’s all of those things. But basically scientology is a religion and you worship yourself. And that’s the epitome of man’s religion.

Questioner

Do they accept God as a Supreme Being?

Answer

I think in scientology you’re a god, basically. And it’s a psychological thing too--it’s all of those things and it’s occultic, because it opens you up for Satan.

Questioner

Can a scientologist be a Christian?

Answer

Absolutely not, you can’t be a Scientologist and a Christian--there’s just no way, because you can’t believe what they believe and believe the Bible. We’ve had some people come to this church out of Scientology, in fact one gal in our church--nine years was one of the leading secretaries in scientology. She’s got a few tales to tell you. But it is a very evil system.

Added to Bible Bulletin Board's "MacArthur’s Questions and Answers" by:

Tony Capoccia
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