Katie Holmes’ Heartwrenching Choice: Scientology and Suri, or Freedom From Tom?
There is a building crisis in the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes household. Recent pictures and stories have shown us a growing independent streak within Tom’s young wife Katie –but independent thinking and actions might not be without its price.
Tom Cruise is a well-known control freak and that controlling nature extends to every aspect of his life. According to an interview on “Scarborough Country” with “E!’s” Ted Casablanca, the celebrity biographer Andrew Morton (Princess Diana, Monica Lewinsky and the Beckhams) is currently writing a tell-all book about Tom Cruise, but is having difficulty finishing it. Despite having written about the royal family, who are notoriously private and insular, Morton said ‘he has never met anything like Tom Cruise before, that the royal family is no comparison to Tom Cruise - he’s such a control freak.’
Much like his character in the film Magnolia, Cruise is a manipulator of women, especially those whom he deems as easily malleable - like say, Katie Holmes – a beautiful young star who openly stated that she had childhood fantasies of marrying Tom Cruise. How eerily perfect. When trying to find a replacement for his estranged ex-wife Nicole Kidman, Tom didn’t so much date around, as peruse resumes of up and coming starlets. Resumes, that were likely scrupulously overseen by his Scientology brethren.
Tom Cruise takes Scientology VERY seriously. This is not so much a faith, as it is a calling.
Though raised a Catholic, so Catholic in fact he considered entering a seminary to become a priest, Tom Cruise later abandoned that faith for a new calling, Scientology. What is Scientology? Well, you won’t find the whole answer to that question here, as Scientology is extremely secretive, and only those at the top have any idea what it is really about. But to get to that “top” level you will needs millions of dollars and years and years of training and exposure to the “religions” inner machinations. It also helps to be extremely powerful, like for example, one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world. Someone who could almost be considered a spokesperson, a beacon of sorts: a Christ of Scientology. And that’s what Tom has become.
According to a report in Ok!: The actor ranks as the No.2 Scientologist, an Operating Thetan VII and was recently hailed as the “Christ of Scientology” by Scientology leaders and has climbed the ranks of the religion since his divorce from Nicole.
Speaking of Nicole Kidman, the actress’ career has taken off since her divorce from Cruise in 2001, having picked up a Golden Globe for Moulin Rouge, and the coveted Best Actress Oscar for The Hours. But that success has not come without a price, Nicole Kidman didn’t just split from Tom, but she also split from Scientology, having stated in 2001 after her separation that, “I was raised Catholic, and big part of me is still a Catholic girl.”
Now married to country singer Keith Urban, Nicole was last seen with her children Isabella, 14, and Connor, 12, at her wedding to Urban in June of 2006. The two children, adopted as babies by Nicole and Tom, are living with Tom and Katie full-time in LA despite Nicole and Tom reportedly sharing joint custody. That separation could certainly be seen as punishment for splitting from Scientology - and Tom.
Also complicating matters for Nicole, is husband Keith’s battle with alcohol addiction and his recent rehab stint. Scientology does not look favorably on drugs and drug addiction, and openly rejects modern rehabilitation methods, touting their own cure: Narconon, or as layman call it, cold turkey. Ok! states: ‘Keith, 39, legally had to enter rehab because of his prenuptial agreement with Nicole, to show Tom that Keith’s problem wouldn’t affect Isabella and Connor.’
The Ok! article (April 9th edition) also notes that both Connor and Isabella are home-schooled by Tom’s sisters Cass and Marian in the teachings of Scientology. They also spoke to a Gerry Armstrong, a former Scientologist who now runs an organization designed to help those who are “suppressed,” much like that of the Scientology doctrine, and he states:
“The children (Connor and Isabella) are very much under Scientology control, it may be difficult for Nicole to visit them. Tom and his family could have created a circumstance that is unbearable for her to walk into.”
A friend of Nicole’s also added this:
“Nicole knows she’s lost her children physically and emotionally. Tom will never forgive Nicole for leaving Scientology.”
Sheesh, what does that mean for Suri and Katie? We already know that Tom’s family is living with the couple in their Beverly Hills mansion. There are numerous reports that Tom made Katie turn down her role (and $2 million dollars) in the sequel to Batman Begins, due to concerns over sex scenes between she and co-star Christian Bale. We also understand that he is accompanying Katie and Suri on location for her new film, a comedy called Mad Money, despite Katie’s desire to manage it alone.
Then there are the recent photos of Katie towering over Tom at a gala in his honor, something that was previously a no-no, not just for Katie, but also Nicole. In fact, Nicole, in a declaration of independence from Tom after their split said, “Now I can wear heels.” If Katie did split from Tom it might mean losing her daughter, a thought that would be unbearable to any mother, and certainly to someone as sentimental as Katie, who has found serendipity in motherhood. Katie said this about Suri’s birth:
“The moment the doctor handed me Sure, I was just ready. The feeling is indescribable. All I can say is the moment I looked in her eyes I felt like…Mom.”
There could be tough times ahead for Katie, who has clearly bitten off more than she can chew by marrying a guy like Tom Cruise. While I try not to read too deeply into celebrity matters, in this case, I feel Katie is thoroughly trapped in her situation, married to a powerful man who is more concerned with his allegiances to a “religion” than he is to a lasting marriage built on happiness and equality. A religion that many deem a cult, excepting those inside its secretive core, which projects a sole purpose of bilking people of their money, while promising something they can’t deliver — the answers to life’s mysteries.
Sadly for Katie, she may have traded her soul in exchange for a childhood dream, when her own life’s mysteries were answered in the eyes of her child.
*Sigh*
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“What is Scientology? Well, you won’t find the whole answer to that question here; Scientology is extremely secretive and only those at the top echelon have any idea what it is really about. But to get to that level you will needs millions of dollars and years and years of exposure and training to the inner machinations.”
–Or you could go to Youtube and catch the South Park Scientology episode in all its glory!
But seriously, very well written Dawn. Reflects my feelings exactly.
Comment by Amrita — April 2, 2007 @ 9:41 am
Thank you. I must admit, I worked hard on this one.
I was going to try and explain what I do know about Scientology, but really, it’s the dumbest pile of nonsense ever, so why bother. I did them a favor by letting it remain a mystery. The more you know, the dumber it seems.
Comment by dmdo1016 — April 2, 2007 @ 10:04 am
It’s very sad…
In particoular for Nicole..
She deserves to stay with her children..
Tom is a monster!
Comment by Josh — April 2, 2007 @ 11:51 am
Great article. I also think Tom suffers from a severe case of SMD. SMD is known to cause inflated egos and a need to control those around you to make up for being vertically challenged. There are no known cures for Short Man Disease.
Comment by Reality_Check — April 2, 2007 @ 1:05 pm
A very well written article! Nicely wrapped up at the end. I feel for Nicole, but at least she is free. She loved those now mostly grown children deeply, but Suri is only a baby and the biological child of Katie. What a terrible choice to be faced with.
As for the comment on SMD, LOL! I read on psychology and was confused for a moment until I read to the bottom of the post. It is true. I know from personal experience, there is no cure and no end to the psychopathic grandiosity of Short Men’s Disease, and the lengths they will go to in order to ‘punish’ women for having independence and their own power which they perceive as ‘winning against them’.
I dealt with this from a stalker doctor. Like the character in Magnolias, extremely charming, pretends to understand, be a woman’s man, puts you at ease, lures you in, makes you feel safe and when you are close enough - WHAM! It’s all about them. Bruise their napoleonic ego (by saying no to something they feel entitled to) and they will be terribly and unremorsefully destructive of you.
I think men diagnosed with SMD should be killed immediately before they can take any more revenge on society and women for not choosing them.
Comment by Elana — April 2, 2007 @ 1:35 pm
If you think Tom Cruise is short, the leader of Scientology David Miscavige is a dwarf in comparison!
Comment by JohnyBGood — April 2, 2007 @ 2:26 pm
Jason Lee, a long time Scientologist did some similar things to his wife when he divorced her because she left the church. He made things very hard for her and immediately remarried someone who was more malleable and easily indoctrinated into Scientology. If a person leaves the Church, they are considered an enemy of Scientology and that is how they are treated by Scientologists. As if they were criminals. I feel sorry for Katie Holmes. She’s damned if she stays and damned if she leaves.
Comment by jenny be good — April 2, 2007 @ 2:49 pm
Dododododo
Comment by ksks — April 2, 2007 @ 2:51 pm
The article represents Mr. Cruise in a way different from people who have worked with Mr. Cruise, different from people who are close to Mr. Cruise. The author of the article chose a baised slant of Mr. Cruise and hammered the point home again and again. “Control Freak ! Control Freak !” screams the author.
Comment by Terrye — April 2, 2007 @ 3:12 pm
Your right Terrye, Mr. Cruise is unfairly represented here. Let’s pick out the points that are not true. Hmmmmm let’s see………….nope that’s true, hmmmmm……nope that is too, hmmmmm ….. nope that is too. Thats it the control freak is being misrepresented as a control freak, how unfair can you possibly be. (Leaving in a huff) HUFF!
LOL
Comment by Reality_Check — April 2, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
very well researched and thought out - excellent job Dawn!!
Comment by Eric Olsen — April 2, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
There are so many lies, so many inconsistencies and factoids based on tabloid fodder in this post that the whole thing is left with no credibility at all.
First of all, there’s nothing to corroborate any *crisis* at the Holmes/Cruise family.
Secondly, Andrew Morton is a sleazebag known for writing lurid “unauthorized” bio pieces against the subjects’ wishes. Not a credible source at all.
The comparison to a fictional character in Magnolia is a cheapshot, something that plagues most actors - that a tabloid or a lazy blogger would draw comparisons to fiction. From comments by MANY people that have worked alongside Tom Cruise, the depiction we get is a kind man with no such “control” streak.
The notion that Cruise had “resumes” reviewed by “Scientology brethren” is vicious bigotry.
Contrary to this crazy post, getting to the “top” of the Scientology chart of awareness does not take “millions” - in fact, it is more a question of dedicated study than of finances. And the cost is similar to that of a college education. Surely not an investment one should consider is self-awareness is not a priority, but quite as surely not too steep a price to pay for gaining profound spiritual understanding. And the great majority of those that do take this path swear by the results.
Scientology is NOT “extremely secretive” - this stupid myth is usually forwarded by people such as the author of this post who has clearly never bothered to ask a Scientologist a question.
The thing about Cruise being the “Christ” of Scientology was a crappy story ran by the “SUN”, one of UK’s most sleaziest tabloids. This story was debunked several times and repudiated by the Church of Scientology. Cruise is simply one more parishioner, and holds no official status within the Church. Also, it would be extremely disrespectful to Christians to ever make such a statement.
The Church of Scientology has a complex hierarchy of management, and Tom Cruise is NOWHERE in this hierarchy. He is a lay actor. By NO MEANS would any Scientologist consider Cruise as “the No.2 Scientologist” - this is such ridiculousness that I, as a Scientologist, have trouble not laughing as I write this.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise remain friends, and Cruise has actually financed some of her projects (like “The Others”.)
Nicole Kidman was never a Scientologist, and in 10 years of marriage that was never much of an issue. The reasons why Tom Cruise divorced Kidman had little to do with religion, and may have had much more to do with an affair on her part.
The fact that Scientologists do not approve of alcoholics and encourage rehabilitation is something you obviously had some trouble twisting into something ugly.
Gerry Armstrong does not know anyone in the Cruise family and thus has no business stating opinions about Cruise’s children. His only “claim to fame” is having been thrown out of Scientology for unethical practices. (These days he touts himself as an “expert” on Scientology.)
Your “anonymous friend” of Nicole’s makes statements that Kidman herself disavowed.
In terms of Katie Holmes, you have no indication that she refused her role in the Batman sequel over “sex scenes.” Her own statement was that she was looking for more substantial roles.
I don’t know why you “also understand that he is accompanying Katie and on location for her new film, a comedy called Mad Money, despite Katie’s desire to manage it alone” - as (a) he’s not accompanying her on-set, he’s busy filming his own movie and (b) Holmes herself expressed a desire to have him come visit her from time to time.
Then of course you throw in a short-joke (stooping ever lower in your attempts to mudsling the actor.)
You’re *extremely* disingenuous to write this, six hundred words into your mudslinging: “While I try not to read too deeply into celebrity matters…” - I am shocked that none of your blog’s readers can see through the hipocrisy of this line!
Painting Scientology as “a religion designed to soak people of their money” (which is not even proper English) is pathetic. Scientologists have put in hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours during recent catastrophes - from the Indonesian tsunami to hurricanes in Louisiana (see volunteerministers.org) and none of this was profit-driven.
Your comment about Katie trading her soul is disgustingly patronizing. The woman knows what she is doing, don’t paint her like some kind of half-wit.
Suri’s future is bright and happy. She’s surrounded by doting parents who love each other very much and love her even more. She’s surrounded by a loving extended family - both Cruise’s family and Holmes’ family. She’s born into a rich home, with successful parents who surely will teach her to go after her own dreams.
I cannot believe you actually posted such a trash-filled, hypocrisy and prejudice-driven, ignorance- and bias- laden piece of dog maneur.
Sincerely,
Greg
Scientologist and proud of it
http://www.liveandgrow.org
Comment by Greg — April 2, 2007 @ 5:34 pm
If i were katie,fighting for my child would be the biggest fight of toms life and scientology,stand up and fight! if he loved her as much as he loves his so called religion they wold be happy. Get a grip Tom!When u smother a fire it goes out same for love.Religion has nothing to do with that.
Comment by linda — April 2, 2007 @ 5:57 pm
I could care less about Katie Holmes, but I do hate Scientologists. My boyfriend and I are furious at them for eliminating a number of small, wonderful, family run restaurants in Pasadena. They bought the entire building so that they can start spreading their crap to unsuspecting folk.
Read more here…
Comment by Kaonashi — April 2, 2007 @ 7:33 pm
My former boss got involved with Scientology through Sterling Management in Glendale, CA. It is truly an evil organization that teaches people to hate others. I saw my boss destroy good individuals using tone scale, etc. There is absolutely nothing good about Scientology. I hope Tom Cruise gets what he deserves and. has earned
Comment by Jean — April 2, 2007 @ 8:03 pm
Greg, a Scientologist, what a surprise. First, before you criticize someone for their “English”, learn how to spell H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E. Go to some other site to spout off. I doubt anyone here is interested. If you’re an example of one of their followers, you’ve just lent solid credence to most of our opinions.
Comment by Dori — April 2, 2007 @ 8:32 pm
I see Greg the Scientology guy dropped by. This guy scours the Internet looking for anyone who dares to say a peep about his precious cult. It’s always the same song and dance, too. Right, Greg, no secrets in Scientology. Thanks for the laugh.
Comment by Ann — April 2, 2007 @ 8:35 pm
Poor Greg. The Church of Scientology has this half-wit go around the net and attempt to deflect unsavory information about his abusive and criminal cult.
Problem is, Greg, that many scholars and journalists have exposed the space alien nonsense that L. Ron Hubbard wrote. Numerous books and articles have discovered the truth about Hubbard’s lies and the abusive nature of his criminal cult.
Greg hasn’t yet come up with the $350,000 plus that it takes to reach the secret OT level 3, where he will learn, like Tom Cruise has, that all the world’s problems are a result of intergalactic overlord Xenu who blew up billions of space aliens whose “thetans” act like body snatchers as they take up human form. Of course the Church can help you rid yourself of the space alien ghosts, once you come up with even more money.
Talk to some real Scientologists that have actually been to the end of Scientology’s “Bridge to Freedom” and then realized that they have wasted their money and time on one big fraud. With Scientology it is even worse than you imagine.
Comment by AJ Simkatu — April 2, 2007 @ 9:50 pm
Ok, so much BS I don’t know where to began; let’s get by points:
1. Nicole always wore heels with Tom, he never cared of that. See pictures in fan gallery from premiere, ceremonies etc.
She was just bitchy on letterman when she said that.
2. Moulin Rouge and the Others, her biggest hits were shot when she was WITH Tom.
It’s also him who gave her the part, her biggest personal success to date (which is not impressive yet)
Now her carrer is down to the toilet, she does crap movies, box office flops and is a razzie award winner for worst actress in the awful Bewitched.
The Christ of scientology story is BS of the Sun, everyone with a brain knows it.
They are happy to Connor’s games as you can see on videos, Tom is lovely and need affection as you can clearly see with your eyes.
Tom said to B Walters in 2002 that Nicole was NOT a scientologist, even thought she get to OT III
Tom is not ranked in the cos organisation, he is on the operation tethan level, it’s different, nothing to do with the orga. it’s spiritual rank. period.
He didn’t do a casting, it was In touch bullshit
He never prevent Holmes to do movies. it’s just producers don’t want her.
What you say on Morton, I never heard. I heard “doing a book on scientology, to compare the Royal family book is a walk in Hyde Park”
And so on
Just tabloid bullshit
If you would only pick a biography book on Cruise first, before daring writing this crap.
You are brainwashed by tabloids, the ones who are trying to destroy them by harrassing them, that’s why they look unhappy on the pics, the pics that you carefully choose! not the happy ones of course.
You really sucks
Comment by diana — April 2, 2007 @ 10:05 pm
Now she realizes what she’s gotten into?
She needs to see the play, “She stoops to Conquor” and act accordingly.
Comment by Marti — April 3, 2007 @ 2:23 am
Great article. The two responses from Scientologists crack me up. Dawn you are correct that the more people know about Scientology, the dumber Scientology looks. I really feel for people like Greg and Diana, one hopes that they see the utter nonsense that is Scientology. I just ask them to take a look at the back page of many scientology publications that has a little thing called “Matters of RTC Concern.” There is one line that says all you need to know about Scientology - “Anyone implanted this lifetime.” These people are batshit crazy.
Comment by COB — April 3, 2007 @ 8:16 am
“Anyone implanted this lifetime.” That is really some funny stuff. Excellent article I hope Katie can escape the clutches of this madman and cult.
Comment by Tina — April 3, 2007 @ 8:23 am
I’m not a Scientologist, but two things really bug me about this piece. First, it’s just another example of Cruise-bashing rooted in hatred for anyone who’s successful and based on exaggerations, half-assed interpretation of facts, and the earlier suppositions of others who also hate him (and Scientology for that matter).
Second, I wish people would stop referring to Scientology as a religion. Although the semantics of the term “religion” are up for debate, I don’t think most people’s conception of what a religion involves really fits Scientology. I’ve flipped through some of their literature and know a few Scientologists casually and it seems more like a self-help program than a religion.
What really bugs me, however, are the accusations that Scientology is overly-secretive and nonsensical in the same article that, at least tacitly, approves of Catholicism. If Scientology is the “dumbest pile of nonsense ever” and “the more you know, the dumber it seems,” you really need to take a look at Catholicism…and every other major world religion (Judaism, Islam, etc.).
But back to the Catholics – yeah, no secretiveness there. And, as far as I know, when you attend a Scientology seminar, you don’t get spritzed with tap water that’s undergone a rite at some priest’s hands. So don’t talk to me about the loony-ness factor of Scientology, either, when no one bats an eye at the Catholic Churches, Jewish Synagogues, or Muslim Mosques across the country.
Comment by Alexander Ravenswey — April 3, 2007 @ 8:38 am
Alexander,
They are called the “Church of Scientology.” Can I have some of what you are smoking?
Thanks.
Comment by Tina — April 3, 2007 @ 8:49 am
As a former Scientologist (now declared a “suppressive person”), I feel I need to warn people about this cult. If you think their beliefs are strange wait until you see what they do! We used to stare into blank walls for 3 or 4 hours at a time without flinching while having abuse shouted at you. I was often paid less than $20 for working a 60 hour week. Gold Base is a remote Scientology outpost in the desert where the barbed wire points inwards! Why? Not to keep outsiders at bay but to keep their own followers from leaving! Tom Cruise is supposed to be the nice outward face of Scientology - the reason their founder, a madman called L Ron Hubbard, insisted his supporters recruited celebrities. Please look up on them: http://www.xenu.net
Comment by wilma thompson — April 3, 2007 @ 10:05 am
Diana, are you still in grade school? Your spelling seems to indicate that you haven’t advanced in the educational arena. How can you expect to be taken seriously if you can’t even spell? In addition, do you take the time to read what you have written before hitting the submit button? Many of your statements are missing words, have grammar errors, or just don’t make sense. Try reading from right to left before sending. You can catch many mistakes that way.
Comment by dbreeze14 — April 3, 2007 @ 11:24 am
As a long term Scientologist I have to say that your slant is a declaration of ignorance and an effort to make nothing of something you know nothing about. The answer to WHAT IS SCIENTOLOGY is found in the book so titled. I feel sorry for the very few who have been invited to LEAVE Scientology. But there are penalties for being more destructive than productive and when one can’t help more than they hurt people and things around them they have to be told “No, you can’t do that.” 22 years of loving what I do is because through my work with Scientology I have the means to achieve a desire to help people improve conditions in their lives and that’s exactly what I’ve done. So a small percentage can’t rise to the level of being willing to stop being a burden on that activity - that’s who gets invited to leave. That’s not hard to understand in any environment and it certainly is a very last resort and the few who were told to leave know that.
Gayle
Comment by Gayle — April 3, 2007 @ 11:27 am
Sorry, got on a soap box and completely veered away from the original subject. Tom is an idiot, Katie should have known what she was getting into, and Scientology is just another cult. I think of Scientology as fondly as I think of The Peoples Temple (Jonestown), and The Branch Davidians (David Koresh).
Comment by dbreeze14 — April 3, 2007 @ 11:31 am
‘Greg’ the Scientologist is full of it. ‘Gayle’ is also a deluded scientologist dittohead.
I was very highly trained in the cult, I spent several years getting manipulated and ripped off by this parasitic money-grubbing cult. L Ron Hubbard was a sociopath par excellence, and was so good at manipulation that scientologists actually believe they’re better off, even while they empty their bank accounts for the cult and even as their families fall apart
Cruise is a seriously duped individual; indeed the cult has turned him into a horribly cynical, manipulative man. It corrupts every scientologist, and turns them into liars and fraudsters across the board. Scientologists cannot tell the truth, pathologically - and moreover, THEY KNOW THIS IS TRUE! That’s why they have one set of stories for ‘raw public’, and another story for scientologists.
Listen to Gerry Armstrong, he knows what he is talking about, and certainly infinitely more than every scientologist on the planet. The only educated scientologist is an ex-scientologist…
Comment by Ed — April 3, 2007 @ 11:48 am
I just noticed Gayle said: “invited to leave”.
Check out the propagandist nature of that spin on ‘getting thrown out’. Bloody spin merchant scientologists.
Gayle, I cordially ‘invite’ you to bollocks off. You silly deluded cow.
Comment by Ed — April 3, 2007 @ 11:50 am
“Anyone implanted this lifetime.”
THAT IS THE BEST!!!
Comment by Marty Rathbun — April 3, 2007 @ 12:49 pm
One needn’t attack Scientology to dissuade potential converts . . . one simply needs to guide the uninitiated to Hubbard’s books or, better yet, to listen to his own words to see how insane he was . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWJ7f1JUvMM
Artoo45
Comment by Artoo45 — April 3, 2007 @ 12:54 pm
Not a single truth, tabloid storm in here!
Comment by diana — April 3, 2007 @ 1:35 pm
There is always Scientology’s own Orientation Video, this is some creepy stuff. Watch this video and look back on Greg, Diana and Gayles comments and see if they ring true to you after you watch it… To all here, please watch and see.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8819951691861519630&q=Scientology&hl=en
The end of the video tells you “You can leave the theater and never mention Scientology again, it would be stupid but you can do it. You can also jump off a bridge or blow your brains out”
Comment by MrMarcarb — April 3, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
I’ve been reading lies about Tom Cruise in the media for too long now. They have lost all credibility. I don’t care what they say, it is most probably another lie. Remember when Suri didn’t exit, for example?
Comment by Joxe Arkaitz — April 3, 2007 @ 2:38 pm
Greg and Gayle-
I’m starting another religion based on a series of Sci-Fi films by George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry if you’re interested. If not then I hear there’s one based on Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Scientology is a crazy cult based on a series of sci-fi novels by a nut. Surely a rational person would see this for what it is. A needy follower might believe it’s actually a religion.
If they offer you kool aid, please drink up.
LOL
Comment by Reality_Check — April 3, 2007 @ 3:27 pm
God, she’s got a face like slapped arse…
Comment by Spoons — April 3, 2007 @ 4:03 pm
As a former member of a cult, I can speak from personal experiences of the dangers. It is easy to say that Tom Cruise is very controlling, but that is not the same as brainwashing. Katie (Holmes) Cruise still has the free will to file for divorce, but I doubt that’ll occur, true there are probably problems, that is not enough for her to leave the man she loves.
The day may come when she does, but no one who gets married wants it to fail. That is especially true of Katie Holmes, a woman on her first marriage, the dream marriage. Tom Cruise, 3rd time married let’s see Mimi Rogers (scientolgist), Nicole Kidman (re-married in the Catholic church considered 1st marriage - Scientology doesn’t count in Rome) and now, Katie Holmes, the man doesn’t have the same views of marriage as his younger wife.
My prayer is that Katie and Tom live happy, productive lives far away from…Scientology and all its front names.
Yes, Scientology is a cult, read `Bare Faced Messiah’ if you want an excellent book on the subject or google `Xenu’, Rick Ross and Freedom of Mind.
Comment by Nathan Hale — April 3, 2007 @ 6:36 pm
The Orientation video disputes the “cuddly” image the Scientology posters here are trying to convey. They lie bold faced despite the evidence against the “Church” either that or they are completely brainwashed…
Comment by MrMarcarb — April 3, 2007 @ 7:20 pm
Scientology is a sham. Period.
Comment by Dawn — April 3, 2007 @ 7:27 pm
To Scientologists here:
Did Hubbard say the following? Yes or no?
“It is totally hopeless and fatal not to be a Scientologist. We do not find critics of Scientology who do not have criminal pasts. Over and over we prove this.. If you are savage enough and insistent enough in your demand for the crime, you’ll get the text [the evidence]. Never discuss Scientology with the critic. Just discuss his or her crimes, known and unknown.” (HCO Bulletin of 27 August, 1987).”
Comment by MrMarcarb — April 3, 2007 @ 10:28 pm
This guy, Greg, et al… don’t you have an UFO to catch??? I think it’s leaving at 10 am EST. Maybe another failed actor will be there to greet you. One thing I will say.. Stay away from children, especially mine.
Dawn, love you. Smart, literate, funny. Keep it up!!
Comment by Dori — April 4, 2007 @ 4:16 am
Hard to believe that anyone can believe that Tom is not a gentle loving man, husband, father and friend. Where are the magazine editors when you need them? There is a concerted effort to make Tom out a monster, a cruel controlling person. There is nothing further than the truth. Furthermore, look to your religious beliefs and tell me that what you have been raised to believe is altogether believable! The last laugh is in the writing of the fool and phony author of this blog. He has found a scapegoat to sell his lying piece of trash, and you are fools to believe what you read. Kudos to those of you who are defending Tom Cruise who does not need but surely must appreciate his defenders. He will survive, but will you? Signed, A nice Jewish girl (who believes “Live and let Live”)
Comment by sandy — April 4, 2007 @ 11:40 am
Unless James Lightfield, Greg and the other clambots are flaming on any given comments page, the overwhelming response to Scientology articles is derisive. Davey’s Navy has to see the writing on the wall. It’s over. Hubbard’s insanity is out of the bag. His idiotic “philosophy” is running all over the internet like a weasel on a double cappuccino. The organizational misdeeds of Scientoloy (RPF, Operation Snow White, Lisa McPherson, Eugene Ingram, Stacy Moxon, The Kobrinator, etc.) are clanging behind it like cans tied to the weasel’s tail.
They have hundreds of millions of dollars, much of it tied up in now overvalued real estate. However, soon enough the money will dry up, the minor league celebutards will start to jump ship and the whole thing will slowly grind to a halt. This will leave behind some wonderfully restored real estate and a lot of unintentionally funny books and tapes. It looks like they missed the UFO to Marcab VII.
Comment by Artoo45 — April 4, 2007 @ 11:54 am
I know what scientology is and have attendended some of their practices which seem very similar to catholic practices scientology its just maybe another religion and I dont care much about it, but men you really seem to hate both Tom Cruise and Scientology.
Tony from Mexico city.
Comment by TONY — April 4, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
I’m with you Tony. I too often defend things that I don’t care much about. I feel it’s my duty to learn about and defend things that mean absolutely nothing to me.
Doesn’t make much sense does it? Unless of course you really do care? Unless of course you’re a Scientologist.
Nice Try. LOL
Comment by Reality_Check — April 4, 2007 @ 5:28 pm
Good article. Answered some of my questions, and overall reflects what I think about TC and Scientology. I’m sorry, but imo, the tenets of that group are quite ridiculous. Tom Cruise, frankly, scares me. And I feel so badly for Katie. What a situation she is in, and what a lot of powerful people to oppose if she opts to get out.
Comment by Lisab — April 5, 2007 @ 5:29 pm
Katie, I hope you’re reading this. God has never left your side. Put your concerns and trust in Him and no one else. Heed what the holy spirit within says and you will know what to do despite what others may want.
Comment by Formerly Fooled — April 6, 2007 @ 11:52 am
Not to be “the Swiss” in this debate… but…
Does anyone really know what is happening in their lives? I mean, last I checked, none of us lived with Tom and Katie, right? If she is really being emotionally and spiritually abused, then she should take the steps to get out of that unhealthy relationship. But if she really loves him, and he loves her, regardless of their religion, shouldn’t we wish them the best?
Comment by Dianne — April 11, 2007 @ 11:53 am
Many years ago I was curious, so I let the Scientology recruiter talk. As a scientist and someone who lived through a childhood saturated with fundamentalism, I was intrigued by by a religion that had the word science in its name. When she got to the part about how auditing could release radiation contamination from my body, possibly leaving me with something resembling a sunburn, I finally had to laugh out loud. I informed her that I was a scientist and that she’d officially crossed the line into something I knew to be untrue, but thanks for the learning experience. Anyone who has doubts about whether Scientology is pure BS needs to ask themselves why a recruiter would say such a thing and also seriously look at the fantasies it teaches. And to those who defend Tom Cruise, you obviously didn’t see his interview with Matt Laurer.
Comment by Susan — April 12, 2007 @ 7:41 pm
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Pingback by Katie Holmes Heartwrenching Choice: Suri or Scientology? « Promi News — October 31, 2007 @ 2:28 am
I have a crazy idea for the Scientologists posting here.
Why not tell us all what really happened to Lisa McPherson? Or any of the sudden deaths associated to those who attempted to leave the “church” for that matter.
If Scientology truly has no secrets, I’m sure you wouldn’t mind explaining.
Comment by Levi — April 23, 2008 @ 10:57 pm