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Marty admits Hubbard did not test his hypotheses.
Marty: Ability
http://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/ability/
Excerpts:
Marty: Ability
http://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/ability/
Excerpts:
As Ron developed each Scientology grade, along the line he claimed that each, individually, was the answer to attaining Clear, quite independent of one another. For example, Grade 0 is the Communication grade. The book that serves as the backbone of Grade 0 technology – and the auditing (communication) process itself – is called Dianetics 55! The book explains the entire universe within the sole construct of communication. It posits that if one were perfectly ‘cleared’ on the subject of communication one would have no ‘case’ (the cumulative aberration of an individual) and thus would not only be Clear, but also OT (Operating Thetan, later ‘higher’ postulated state of being).
It is the same for Grade 1 (problems), Grade 2 (hostilities and sufferings), Grade 3 (change), and Grade 4 (fixed conditions and ability to do new things). The statement of those goals, intentions, and results at each Grade were memorialized in his lectures along the way. And at every level you can find Ron postulating – in fact, stating as factual certainty in his own inimitable style – that that grade is the answer to Clear and beyond.
As was most often the case in the history of Dianetics and Scientology research, the survival considerations of fighting enemies and having the wherewithal to do so and carry on affected the ability or willingness to test out the hypotheses and claims Ron made along the way. It was a fast-moving train constantly receiving and firing volleys, while attempting to lay ever-more instant and consistent track. Critics of Scientology and Hubbard will give more nefarious, ill-intentioned reasons for that omission of testing. The reason why is of little import, because regardless of causation, the fact remains.
