Tom Cruise, the Hollywood star known for his roles in movies like Mission Impossible and Top Gun, has been a devoted member of the Church of Scientology for over 30 years. However, recent rumors suggest that he may be considering leaving the controversial church in order to repair his strained relationship with his 17-year-old daughter, Suri.
The Church of Scientology, founded in the 1950s, has faced a lot of criticism and controversy over the years. It has unique beliefs, including the idea that there are extraterrestrial beings sent to Earth by a galactic overlord named Xenu. These aliens were supposedly destroyed by hydrogen bombs, but their souls attached themselves to certain humans in need of spiritual salvation. These humans are referred to as “thetans.”
Despite the controversy surrounding Scientology, Tom Cruise has been a loyal advocate for the church. He has attributed his success in life to Scientology and considers it a “beautiful religion” that he is proud to be a part of.
However, Cruise’s dedication to Scientology has had a negative impact on his personal life. He prioritized his beliefs over his relationships, leading to the downfall of his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman. The church reportedly interfered in their relationship and even labeled Kidman as a “negative influence.” While Cruise and Kidman divorced in 2001, their children, Connor and Isabella, remain active members of the church and are estranged from their mother.
After his divorce from Kidman, Cruise had a relationship with actress Penelope Cruz, which ended when she refused to give up her own religion. He later married actress Katie Holmes in 2005 and had a daughter named Suri. However, Holmes filed for divorce in 2012 and was awarded full custody of Suri. She chose to leave Cruise and Scientology to protect her daughter from the influence of the controversial church.
Since their divorce, Cruise has had little contact with Suri. He hasn’t seen her since 2013 and reportedly isn’t involved in her life. However, there may be hope for a reconciliation between father and daughter. Cruise has been filming in the UK for the past three years and has refused to visit the headquarters of the Church of Scientology in that country. Speculations suggest that he may be considering leaving the church to mend his relationship with Suri.
Leaving Scientology won’t be an easy decision for Cruise, as it would mean breaking ties with his older children, Connor and Isabella, who are committed followers of the church. Isabella, in particular, holds a high position within the church and considers it an important part of her life.
If Cruise does decide to leave Scientology, it would be a significant step for him. Former church member Leah Remini has revealed that within Scientology, Cruise is seen as a deity and is believed to be single-handedly saving the world.
As fans and the public wait to see what Cruise’s future holds, many hope that he will be able to rebuild his relationship with Suri. Growing up without a father can be difficult, but Suri is fortunate to have a loving and supportive mother in Katie Holmes.
What are your thoughts on Tom Cruise’s loyalty to Scientology? Does knowing that he believes in the existence of alien spirits within humans change your opinion of him?
