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Scientology isn't the only new religion to seek out celebrities to help promote their movement. Sociologists have posited that emulating celebrities is an important part of an individual's identity formation , explaining the significance of a group having celebrity members.
John Travolta has practiced Scientology since 1975 and served as a producer and star of Battlefield Earth, the 2000 science-fiction film based on Scientology founder Hubbard’s 1982 novel.
Recently, Alex Gibney, the filmmaker behind the documentary Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, expressed shock that Tom Cruise, a famed Scientologist, has not been called out for ...
Those same critics call Scientology a “cult” and point to the role Minkoff’s father, also a Scientologist, might have played in the 1995 death of Lisa McPherson. McPherson was a ...
Speaking about God and religion in his stand-up, saying "an invisible man in the sky." Adam Carolla (born 1964): American comedian, actor, author, radio host, and podcaster. Regularly refers to himself as an atheist. [44] [45] Jimmy Carr (born 1972): English comedian, author, actor, and presenter of radio and television. [46]
According to Scientology texts, its beliefs and practices are based on rigorous research, and its doctrines are accorded a significance equivalent to scientific laws. [128] Blind belief is held to be of lesser significance than the practical application of Scientologist methods. [128]
Erika Christensen credits Scientology with giving her structure growing up, while still 'fostering independent thought and freedom of personality.'
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is a 2015 documentary film about Scientology. Directed by Alex Gibney and produced by HBO, it is based on Lawrence Wright's book Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief (2013). The film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.