Esau. Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Cruise 'is Christ' of Scientology By EMILY SMITH US Editor January 23, 2007 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 worshipped 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. Leader L Ron Hubbard claimed humans bear traces of an ancient alien civilisation. http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007030603,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Waiting on MarcO's response to this [color:purple]exciting news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I read a blip yesterday on how there's a VERY good possibility that it is Tom Christ (Cruise ) who was a key factor in luring David Beckham over to LALA Land. He had been urgently trying to get David and Posh involved and no they are heading to LA. Lots of reports that Beckham wants to pursue an acting career (i'm sure Tom told him that he'd make sure it would happen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I don't know if it's comforting or disturbing that the first R-rated movie I went to see* starred someone who has been anointed as a Christ-like figure...Aloha,Brad* "Risky Business." I wonder if that makes Rebecca De Mornay a Mary Magdalene figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 ::vomits violently::silver lining?+:And while Victoria has no problem throwing money into the charity of fashion, she does not want to donate a dime to the religion. The insider continued, "Victoria is having none of it. She can't see the point of joining something like that where you have to donate money." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 The Mission: Impossible star has been told he has been “chosen†to spread the word of his faith throughout the world.Wouldn't that make Cruise more of a Paul of Tarsus figure than a Christ figure?Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 shouldn't this be in the politics section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I know when ever, I see that scene in risky business when Tom Cruise is dancing around to Bob Seager's "Old time rock'n'roll" in his underwear, I immediately think Christ figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Wouldn't that make Cruise more of a Paul of Tarsus figure than a Christ figure?Yep. Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'll believe it when we Cruise-ify him.Not just a knock at his newest movie in the newspaper, but let's do it right.Nails and crowns of thorns bithches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'll believe it when we Cruise-ify him. LOL ... but would getting Cruise-ified involve Tom jumping/stomping on you like you were Oprah's couch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I know when ever, I see that scene in risky business when Tom Cruise is dancing around to Bob Seager's "Old time rock'n'roll" in his underwear, I immediately think Christ figure.Maybe this site will decide to add some Cruise-wear for Jesus:http://www.jesusdressup.com/Later . . . Kanada Kev =8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I love this old quote of L. Ron Hubbard's to the effect of 'if you want to make a million bucks, start a cult'. He really said that as far as I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I love this old quote of L. Ron Hubbard's to the effect of 'if you want to make a million bucks, start a cult'. He really said that as far as I understand.There have been anecdotal reports that he did, but nothing definite. Check outhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Ron_Hubbard#Controversial_episodesfor some details, including who said that Hubbard said (something like) that, and to whom.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 shouldn't this be in the politics section?Can I interest you in a religion forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 It's not like you would move any of the threads to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 suppose a vegan member of The Slip becomes a Scientologist, marries a tennis star - whom he discovered playing her official video game - and runs ads for his campaign for city treasurer on youtube.this could get messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 suppose a vegan member of The Slip becomes a Scientologist, marries a tennis star - whom he discovered playing her official video game - and runs ads for his campaign for city treasurer on youtube.this could get messy.Or it could become a Broadway musical.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 suppose a vegan member of The Slip becomes a Scientologist' date=' marries a tennis star - whom he discovered playing her official video game - and runs ads for his campaign for city treasurer on youtube.this could get messy. [/quote'] Or it could become a Broadway musical. Aloha, Brad I like Phish too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 It's about time that Cruise fulfilled the prophecy of a science fiction writer. He is The One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 It's like a dead horse just got beaten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggrtrhhrtgg Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Tom Cruise?? Wait a minute, I thought it was Jack Bauer??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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