Tom Cruise hailed as 'Christ' of Scientology
10:00AM Thursday January 25, 2007
Tom Cruise has been hailed as the "Christ" of Scientology.
The actor, who is a devout follower of the religion, has been hailed by leaders of the faith as the "chosen one" who will spread the word.
High-ranking Scientologist David Miscavige is convinced Cruise, 44, will one day be worshipped like Jesus all over the world, becoming a prophet for the religion.
A source close to the actor is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "Tom has been told he is Scientology's Christ-like figure. Just like Christ, he has been criticised for his views. But future generations will realise he was right, just like Jesus."
Cruise, a top ranking Scientologist, joined the Church of Scientology in the mid-80s. His wife Katie Holmes has reportedly converted to the faith.
The religion's founder, American science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard, claimed that extra terrestrial beings were sent to planet Earth by intergalactic ruler Xenu, who then blew up the aliens with hydrogen bombs in a volcano.
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i think his special prayer comes with couch jumping 3X