If you’re old enough to remember the hubbub when Time magazine asked the question, “Is God dead,” or a similar cultural upheaval when John Lennon said the Beatles were more popular than Christ, you might find this humorous given I doubt Jesus ever jumped up and down on a sofa proclaiming his love for a woman. Or any of the other ‘unique’ proclamations and outbursts from this new messiah.
One thing that’s a bit different: this guy is loaded with money. That and he hasn’t brought any dead people back to life (that we know of).
Cruise ‘is Christ’ of Scientology
Tom Cruise is the new “Christ” of Scientology, according to leaders of the cult-like religion.
The Mission: Impossible star has been told he has been “chosen” to spread the word of his faith throughout the world.
And leader David Miscavige believes that in future, Cruise, 44, will be worshiped like Jesus for his work to raise awareness of the religion.
A source close to the actor, who has risen to one of the church’s top levels, said: “Tom has been told he is Scientology’s Christ-like figure.
“Like Christ, he’s been criticised for his views. But future generations will realise he was right.”
Cruise joined the Church of Scientology in the ’80s.
Here’s one person’s view on Christianity and Cruise.
A Scientologist I knew back in the 1970s told me he was on the verge of being able to project his perceptions as he approached the crown of a hill, making it safe to pass on a hill riding his motorcycle. I have no idea if he is still alive.
I wouldn’t take him as representing all of Scientology any more than I would take Tom Cruise or Catherine Bell or any other celebrity. And I suspect Martin’s rather temperate remarks reflect his own opinions, not some Scientology spin doctor’s.
That said, I still wish Mel Gibson would make a movie with Tom Cruise as Scientology Christ figure and evil little Xenu minions whispering evil into the ears of evangelical “Christians.” If he won’t do it, maybe they’ll do the animated version on, what’s it called? South Park?
Martin, you are classic! You guys are facing a serious PR problem here and people are not buying your shit anymore.
You do not worship L.Ron? My hairy ass! Why is there an office for “Ron” in almost all of the orgs for his return? Why do Scientologists go “hip hip hooray” to his pictures like a cult of personality?
Yea, while the church says L. Ron Hubbard is continuing his research, the world says he died with a drug injection of Vistaril in his ass.
Sorry Scientology, the see-through games and many lies are not working anymore and neither will the intimidation tactics used so often .
Greg, sweetoes…you guys have a leak in the CoS castle!
Now…run along and go find out who did it!!
#14 This article was written out of pure ignorance with no research whatsoever and the fact that it was posted here shows that good old Dvorak did not even bother to check some basic facts. And did anybody actually stop and ask Scientology about this? “A source close to the actor”?? Give me a barf bag, rather add in “Source invented by the author”.
Well, it isn’t like the newspaper is at all reliable. It’s a gossip rag. What source would you go to to be reliable. Scientology is a cult religion slash scam and there is no other truth besides that.
It’s based on bunk science and a bullshit scifi story about a space aliens and volcanos. There is no source inside the cult that can be trusted any more than The Sun. And Tom Cruise is an actor, obviously mortal, and not a personal part of any of our lives… so who cares?
Silly Martin….
You know that’s just PR hype that whole thing about being able to practice any religion and Scientology at the same time – not true!
Silly Silly Martin…..your spin won’t work here…..