My wife and I watched the Diane Sawyer interview with the Cruiser last night. I had been eagerly looking forward to it because I figured I'd have lots of fodder for this blog. On the whole, I was left disappointed. The only thing "stupid" that Tommy Boy said was in regards to his "faith" of Scientology. Now, I'm not going to delve into a whole explanation about Dianetics or anything--you can find all that info online. However, Tom (who is very close to reaching the top goal of becoming a "thetan," or "enlightened spirit") contradicted himself most severely, which I find rather odd, since he's pretty much the frontman for the CoS. His quote, when asked about Katie's Catholic background:
"You can be a Catholic and a Scientologist. You can be Jewish and a Scientologist. We're just Scientologists."
NOT SO! This is what the CoS says regarding their official position on "mixed faith":
["Do not engage in any rite, ceremony, practice, exercise, meditation, diet, food therapy or any similar occult, mystical, religious, naturopathic, homeopathic, chiropractic treatment or any other healing or mental therapy while on course without the express permission of the D of T, Case Supervisor and Ethics Officer." -L. Ron Hubbard, HCOPL 15 Dec. 1976R. Rev 25 July 1987.]
Catholicism is one of the most litugical of all religions, requiring much diligence and attention to specific prayers, rites and services. (I'm not criticizing it; just noting that the two faiths are incompatible!)
Well, Tom does have an "out," so we can discover.
"Now you say you have to absolutely truthful. Sincerity is the main thing, and truthfulness is the main thing and don't lie to anybody … and you'll get ahead. Brother you sure will. You'll get ahead right on that cycle of action, right toward zero! It's a trap not being able to prevaricate … This makes life more colorful!"
-L. Ron Hubbard, Philadelphia Doctorate Course Lecture
Great. Nothing like devotion to a belief system that's not believable!
*Please note that I am NOT "slamming" Scientology--just noting the obvious that there exists contradictions within the CoS in which Tom Cruise has become entrapped in. The reader should NOT assume that I am casting judgment upon a Scientologist.
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I watched the interview. I was browsing around to see if anyone commented on how he said he doesn't get sick now? And that the level of Scientology he has reached now, that he is impervious to certain illnesses. I missed the list.. must find it :) But I agree 1000% with what you said.. he's a twit :)
I-KNOW! What else can I say...I was thinking along the same lines as you...KUDOS!
k.
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