One of the Axioms of Scientology, Axiom 28, presents the fundamental principle of communication, and a substantial portion of Scientology Scripture is devoted to its application in auditing. In fact, auditing and spiritual salvation through Scientology practices only become possible through the proper application of communication as defined in Axiom 28.

Through communication, the auditor directs the parishioner’s attention to confront aspects of his existence to find the answers to auditing questions, erase the harmful mental and spiritual energy in which the thetan is enmeshed, and thus experience relief from spiritual travail.

This precise process of communication, as practiced in auditing, is essential for one to come to a complete understanding of life. As discussed in Chapter 2, understanding exists to the degree that one can have affinity for something, can perceive or experience its reality, and can communicate with it or about it. The precision of communication in auditing therefore plays a direct role in raising a person’s understanding and spiritual state.