Scientology is a religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the early 1950s. Its core belief is that humans are spiritual beings, known as thetans, who are distinct from their bodies and minds. Scientologists believe that thetans have lived through multiple past lives and that spiritual growth can be achieved through a process called auditing, which aims to clear individuals of negative experiences. Another key belief in Scientology is the concept of engrams, which are negative memories stored in the subconscious mind that can hinder personal development. By addressing these engrams, followers seek to attain a state called Clear, where they are free from the influence of past traumas and can achieve their full potential.