Sunday, 6 January 2013

Rupert Murdoch brands Scientologists 'creepy and evil'





OM CRUISE AND THE THETANS: THE TEACHINGS OF SCIENTOLOGY

  • The Church of Scientology was established in 1954 by science-fiction writer L Ron Hubbard
  • It numbers up to 15million members worldwide and likes to cultivate celebrity followers
  • Among its more famed acolytes are the actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta
  • Hubbard claimed that each human being has hidden secret powers required for the lifelong journey towards spiritual freedom and happiness
  • The Church holds that humans are descended from an exiled race of aliens called Thetans
  • Once a worshipper reaches a higher state of awareness called 'the Clear', he becomes an Operating Thetan who can address deeper psychological dilemmas of his own existence


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2167406/Katie-Holmes-Tom-Cruises-divorce-develop-says-Rupert-Murdoch-brands-Scientologists-evil.html#ixzz2H95GAwNR
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook





http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2167406/Katie-Holmes-Tom-Cruises-divorce-develop-says-Rupert-Murdoch-brands-Scientologists-evil.html

 TOM CRUISE AND THE THETANS: THE TEACHINGS OF SCIENTOLOGY

  • The Church of Scientology was established in 1954 by science-fiction writer L Ron Hubbard
  • It numbers up to 15million members worldwide and likes to cultivate celebrity followers
  • Among its more famed acolytes are the actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta
  • Hubbard claimed that each human being has hidden secret powers required for the lifelong journey towards spiritual freedom and happiness
  • The Church holds that humans are descended from an exiled race of aliens called Thetans
  • Once a worshipper reaches a higher state of awareness called 'the Clear', he becomes an Operating Thetan who can address deeper psychological dilemmas of his own existence


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2167406/Katie-Holmes-Tom-Cruises-divorce-develop-says-Rupert-Murdoch-brands-Scientologists-evil.html#ixzz2H96UeRCj
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook


Rupert Murdoch brands Scientologists 'creepy and evil' as he warns Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's divorce will 'develop'


  • Media mogul claims Cruise is high up in the organisation
  • Outburst comes as Ms Holmes says she is being spied on by cult
PUBLISHED: 21:51 GMT, 1 July 2012 | UPDATED: 20:32 GMT, 2 July 2012
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has taken to Twitter to urge people to ‘watch’ Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s divorce, even labelling Scientologists as 'creepy and evil’.
The outspoken octogenarian tweeted: ‘Watch Katie Holmes and Scientology story develop. Something creepy, maybe even evil, about these people.’
His warning comes as Ms Holmes claimed that her every move has been tracked by a team of mystery men - who she believes have been sent to spy on her by the cult
Murdoch also posted that Cruise was ‘number two or three’ in the ‘very weird cult’.

Scroll down for video

Rupert Murdoch
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Evil Creeps: Rupert Murdoch, left, took to Twitter on Sunday telling people to 'watch' the divorce between Scientologists Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes saying there was 'something creepy, maybe even evil, about these people' 

TOM CRUISE AND THE THETANS: THE TEACHINGS OF SCIENTOLOGY

  • The Church of Scientology was established in 1954 by science-fiction writer L Ron Hubbard
  • It numbers up to 15million members worldwide and likes to cultivate celebrity followers
  • Among its more famed acolytes are the actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta
  • Hubbard claimed that each human being has hidden secret powers required for the lifelong journey towards spiritual freedom and happiness
  • The Church holds that humans are descended from an exiled race of aliens called Thetans
  • Once a worshipper reaches a higher state of awareness called 'the Clear', he becomes an Operating Thetan who can address deeper psychological dilemmas of his own existence
The News Corporation chief executive risks a Hollywood backlash as a number of movie big hitters, including actors such as Cruise and John Travolta, are involved with the cult.
Cruise has previously starred in a number of films made by Murodch’s 20th Century Fox, including Rain Man and Minority Report, but the most recent was the critical and commercial flop Knight and Day in 2010.
The media mogul sparked an immediate backlash with his controversial tweets.
He first tweeted yesterday morning: 'Scientology back in news. Very weird cult, but big, big money involved with Tom Cruise either number two or three in [hierarchy].'
Murdoch was quickly attacked for his comments with one user throwing the ‘creepy and evil’ insult right back at the 81-year-old tycoon.
However, Murdoch refused to back down tweeting later: 'Since Scientology tweet hundreds of attacks. Expect they will increase and get worse and maybe threatening. Still stick to my story.
After one user asked Murdoch for his views on Mormonism, he replied: ‘Mormonism a mystery to me, but Mormons certainly not evil.'
Katie Holmes, 33, filed for divorce from 49-year-old Tom Cruise, her husband of five years, in New York on Thursday.
Meanwhile, unknown people in two cars have been seen tailing Ms Holmes since before she filed for divorce, prompting speculation they are rogue Scientologists, it was claimed yesterday.
asdf
Controversial: The outspoken octogenarian first tweeted this about the Top Gun's position within Scientology
sdfg
Backlash: Murdoch faced online attacks after posting this tweet but later refused to back down saying that he was 'sticking to his story'
The church insists the men have nothing to do with it, with the lawyer for the Church Gary Soter told TMZ that the Scientology movement is 'not following Katie or conducting surveillance on her in the wake of her divorce with Tom Cruise'.
But it has been claimed this tracking has been going on for weeks - even before Friday's shock announcement the pair will divorce.

More...

According to TMZ, 'there have been several 'mysterious' men and vehicles around Katie's New York apartment and following her when she's out.
'Specifically ... a white Cadillac Escalade and black Mercedes SUV have been seen near Katie's NYC apartment for the past week.'
The site claims sources believe these cars' occupants are not journalists, but their identity has never been established.
Surrounded: Yesterday, the reportedly heavily armed men were pictured sitting inside a white Cadillac Escalade, taking pictures and questioning people outside of Katie's apartment building
Surrounded: Yesterday, the reportedly heavily armed men were pictured sitting inside a white Cadillac Escalade, taking pictures and questioning people outside of Katie's apartment building
Who are they? The mystery occupants of a black Mercedes have also been seen in places where Katie has been
Who are they? The mystery occupants of a black Mercedes have also been seen in places where Katie has been
The church insists the men have nothing to do with it, with the lawyer for the Church Gary Soter told TMZ that the Scientology movement is 'not following Katie or conducting surveillance on her in the wake of her divorce with Tom Cruise'.

But it has been claimed this tracking has been going on for weeks - even before Friday's shock announcement the pair will divorce.
The religion offers little advice to those for whom divorce has become the only option, preferring to focus on providing couple's therapy to fix relationships.
There is a belief in the church of Scientology that marital problems come from 'withholds' or 'overts' - undiscussed issues or problems.
According to the official website, marriage is considered essential to family life along with the  belief that the religion will strengthen bonds between partners.
Scientologists also claim that people who follow the religion are more likely to stay married.
asdf
Sticking to his guns: The media mogul refused to back down when he was attacked on Twitter about his controversial remarks
Tom Cruise was seen leaving Reykjavik airport in a helicopter on Saturday after news emerged that Katie Holmes had filed for divorce
Tom Cruise was seen leaving Reykjavik airport in a helicopter on Saturday after news emerged that Katie Holmes had filed for divorce
If a couple runs into a problem, they can take courses on how to improve their marriage or speak to counselors.
However Stephen Kent, a religion professor at the University of Alberta, told ABC: 'There's no real annulment in the church. Many members have been divorced, even founder L. Ron Hubbard was married three times.'
Murdoch also used Twitter today to criticise Mitt Romney’s campaign.
'Met Romney last week. Tough O [Obama] Chicago pros will be hard to beat unless he drops old friends from team and hires some real pros. Doubtful.'
He followed it up with a second tweet: ‘US election is referendum on Obama, all else is pretty minor.
If members of the church are tracking Ms Holmes, it would not be the first time that Scientologists have turned on those who have left the cult.
The church refers to people who leave the group but practice independently as 'squirrels.
Last year, bizarre footage emerged of a group of 'squirrel busters' who fitted cameras to their heads to 'stalk' one of its defectors.
Leader: The church's current chairman is David Miscavige
Leader: The church's current chairman is David Miscavige
Marty Rathbun, once one of its highest-ranking members, left the church a few years ago but continued to practise independently.
He was reported to be in on the secrets of the church and 'audited' some of its high-profile members - including Tom Cruise.
And last April a group of four men wearing skyblue T-shirts and black caps with the words 'Squirrel busters productions' turned up at his door and said they were there to look at his 'PC meters' - a piece of scientology equipment -  and check his 'tack'.
The T-shirts bore the image of a squirrel with Mr Rathbun's head superimposed onto it.
During the standoff, which lasts a couple of minutes and a video of which was on YouTube, Mr Rathbun asks the men if they are going to 'stick around' at his house and Mr Allender answers: 'Yeah, Marty, we are here for weeks. Weeks and weeks.'
Another added: 'As long as it takes.'
Mr Rathbun apparently called the police, and a deal was struck where he agreed not to bring harassment charges against the 'SquirrelSquad' and they would not peruse assault charges for grabbing a microphone.
asdf
'Weird cult': Murdoch alleged that Top Gun actor Tom Cruise was number two or three within Scientology's hierarchy

Video: Cruise biographer Andrew Morton on the divorcing couple's links to Scientology



Comments (375)

The comments below have been moderated in advance.
 View all
Either way, she's buggin out!
Click to rate     Rating   7
Report abuse
Captain Kirk Once asked 'What does God need with a starship?' my question would be why does God need money? or in some cases LOTS of money?
Click to rate     Rating   39
Report abuse
Pot. Kettle, Black.
Click to rate     Rating   15
Report abuse
Much as I hate to I have to agree with Rupert Murdoch on this.
Click to rate     Rating   64
Report abuse
I don't know much about this 'religion' but in mine, the Lord tossed aside, the coins in the Church, way back when, preached outside and helped the poor. I don't think He was up for asking 'Hey bud, give us 20% of your wages and I'll see you get into Heaven'? Or did I miss something? It is NOT a religion!! For a start, it's got to be 2,000 years old to qualify for that accolade in my book!!
Click to rate     Rating   29
Report abuse
"There was a war on your doorstep not so long ago - Northern Ireland???!!! I believe religion was involved there. - mary" ----- Mary, you are incorrect, thats politics not religion. To use the old argument that 'religion causes wars' is rubbish. Lets go through some wars, WWI, WW2, Spanish civil, american civil, gulf war 1 +2 etc. Lets look at some despots, Mao, Stalin, Hitler, Pol pot etc. Nothing to do with religion.
Click to rate     Rating   20
Report abuse
It may well be a case of the 'pot calling the kettle black' but I never dreamt I'd ever find myself agreeing with the thoughts of that cantankerous old fox, Rupert Murdoch. However, there's certainly something in what he's saying! - Scientology is without doubt - the 'creepiest cult ' ever devised, having dared to ransack, hijack and unify itself with the good name of 'churches,' to the detriment of all decent religions. Indeed, its origins speak for itself, it came from the imagination of a third rate sci-fi writer - L Ron Hubbard! Pul-eease!!!
Click to rate     Rating   40
Report abuse
Maybe the people in the SUVs are some of KH's security team or entourage and that is why they are following her. I doubt her security people would miss something like that and some how the media would before them.
Click to rate     Rating   3
Report abuse
I agree with Murdock but who is he to talk?
Click to rate     Rating   28
Report abuse
Murdoch is not all bad then. He is certainly right about the scientologists being creepy, and gullible, the religion was based on a work of fiction! How daft can you get. - Ian Cowan, Hadleigh UK, 2/7/2012 14:06 This may come has a surprise to you Mr Cowan,but,all religion is a work of fiction.
Click to rate     Rating   9
Report abuse
The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2167406/Katie-Holmes-Tom-Cruises-divorce-develop-says-Rupert-Murdoch-brands-Scientologists-evil.html#ixzz2H95sC4Ry
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)