scientology

briannell · Post by **briannell** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:38 pm

anyone know much about this scientology?
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Will Scientology clamp down on Cruise?

Updated: 11:38 a.m. ET Aug. 1, 2005
Even some Scientology leaders think that Tom Cruise might be getting a little too preachy.

Some top-level officials at the Church of Scientology worry that the highest-profile member of the group may be going overboard when it comes to proselytizing. “He’s still their greatest asset, and they love Tom, but there is concern he has gone a little too far lately,” says a well-placed source. “They’re worried about a backlash.”

The source says that while church officials are “very happy” that Cruise has increased awareness of the sometimes controversial church and its positions, episodes such as his criticism of Brooke Shields and his testy talk with Matt Lauer on the Today Show “seem to be causing some backlash.”

The source adds, “There’s also concern that his sister [Lee Anne Devette, who replaced his longtime publicist Pat Kingsley] can’t handle the situation” but says that the church officials are “nervous about saying anything because they don’t want to upset” their megastar member.

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“You shouldn’t listen to false rumors,” Greg LaClaire, vice-president of the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre, scolded The Scoop. “The federal government has since issued a double suicide and dangerous side effects warning, confirming all Mr. Cruise has said, which is also confirmed by the thousands of letters he continues to receive from mothers, fathers and teenagers who thanked him for lending them a voice and sparking a public debate that will save lives.”

Regarding rumored dissatisfaction with Devette, he said “You must be joking — isn’t ‘War of the Worlds’ up to about a half-a-billion dollars right now world-wide?” He went on to comment: “Obviously, your sources are feeding you horse manure. But beyond that, it’s offensive to even suggest that the Church would take positions regarding any of its members’ affairs, when its sole role is a spiritual one.”

Ponycat · Post by **Ponycat** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:55 pm

I don't know much about Scientology, nor do I really want to, all I know is that Cruises comments about Brooke Shields and Psycology in general are dead wrong and dangerous.

gtapp · Post by **gtapp** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:38 pm

What a bunch of QUACKS! These people are more brainwashed than Mormons.

Robcat · Post by **Robcat** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:47 pm

Gtapp- Amen Brother!

Post by **SonomaCat** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:52 pm

Oh come on, guys. Just because you guys don't like to mix UFOs, self-actualization seminars, and a sliding scale of divinity based on your ability to shell out cash with the idea of religion doesn't mean that we're right and they're wrong.

Although there IS a damn good chance that they are wrong ... and just a bit brainwashed.

And their efforts to assimilate Katie Holmes should, unlike most petty issues before the body currently, call for a Congressional hearing. She was supposed to end up with ME! Not with the airhead and the (great term) rest of the quacks.