Abyss (Scientology)

Source: Hubbard, L. R. (1951). Dianetics: The Original Thesis. Los Angeles, Church of Scientology of California, Publications Organization, United States.

It is a purpose of Dianetics to pass man across the abyss of irrational, solely reactive thought and enter him upon a new stage of constructive progression to the ultimate goal.

(Emphasis added.)