MEST (Scientology)
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MEST is an acronym used in Scientology and coined by author L. Ron Hubbard. Hubbard used the first letters of the words matter, energy, space and time, the component parts of the physical universe. [1] In large part Scientology addresses itself to the spirit. The term MEST is frequently used in writings and lectures by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard in place of the term, "the physical universe".
The Church of Scientology presents that it addresses the spirit for which it uses the word, Thetan. Much of Hubbard's writing concerned itself with the spirit but when he spoke of the physical universe he often used the acronym, MEST.
Scientology writings state that, by completing Scientology courses, it is possible to eventually attain "cause over MEST" — the ability to move or act in the physical universe free of the encumbrance of the body. [2] [3] [4] [5]
[edit] References
- ^ "MEST", Bridge Publications Inc.
- ^ L. Ron Hubbard's Congress Lectures: Glossary, "OT", Bridge Publications Inc.
- ^ Hubbard, L. Ron. "A History of Man", chapter 5. Bridge Publications
- ^ Hubbard, L. Ron. "The Fundamentals of Thought", p. 62. Bridge Publications
- ^ Advance!, issue 15, "OT Phenomena", page 20-21: "I pushed his car forward about 3 inches with pure intention."
