These answers must be three or more paragraphs (at least 250 words each) in length and use formal writing style (i.e., have grammar, punctuation, and spelling appropriate for university work), including page number citations where appropriate (e.g., where quotations are used). These posts MUST show strong familiarity with both the module readings and discussion lectures for their respective weeks. The details of the discussion post for this week are as follows:
Discussion Post #3:
Though very different in many respects, the Church of Satan and the Church of Scientology tend to share a fascination with the individual “Self” as a focus of religious attention. Which do you feel offers the most in-depth exploration of the Self, and why? Does this shared interest in the Self reflect a distrust of mainstream social and/or religious institutions? If so, which ones and why?  Please illustrate your answer with examples from the readings.