Religious Influence in Society

In 1976, L. Ron Hubbard observed a general decline in spirituality in the culture and developed the Scientology Volunteer Ministers program to counteract this destructive trend.

The Scientology Handbook was compiled from Mr. Hubbard's works to provide basic Scientology technology people could use to improve their lives, and this is the text that Scientology Volunteer Ministers study and use.

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers are now 70,000-strong and it is a true grassroots movement with VMs located all over the world, helping their neighbors and friends and providing relief in times of disaster.