Cults Of A Feather Flock Together, Madonna Defends Tom Cruise, Scientology
Mega-star Madonna has taken up the charity case of Tom Cruise and his faltering image as it relates to his religious faith, Scientology. Madonna is well-versed in using one's fame and image to pimp out their faith and religious belief, and this seems to be a growing trend. Recently, we've witnessed Oprah throwing herself in "spiritual guide" ring.
Madonna's stake in all of this may stem from her own ties as the most prominent member of another super-secret sect, Kabbalah. Perhaps she's hoping to sway public perception to be open to these new-age philosophies by mainstreaming them. Sadly, Madonna hasn't done her homework when it come to the Church of Scientology. The issue isn't with Tom Cruise celebrating his so-called faith, the issue is, the Church of Scientology is a money-making scheme parading around as a "religion" and it uses Cruise to legitimize its abusive activities.
From Marie Claire
Madonna has leapt to the defense of Tom Cruise and his Scientology beliefs, saying he gets a 'raw deal'.In an interview with New York magazine, the singer – who follows Jewish offshoot Kabbalah – says that people should be allowed to worship whatever they like, and it's nobody else's business.
She said: 'I don't care if people worship turtles or frogs - if they're good people, that's all I care about, and he (Cruise) is a good person. I think he gets a raw deal, just as I think the orphans in Malawi get a raw deal; just as I think a lot of marginalised people get a raw deal.'
I would caution Madonna, before she starts associating herself with the CoS and defending Tom Cruise, she should do more research. She could start here, work her way here, and maybe skip on over to here. IF that doesn't illuminate her into what's *REALLY* going on within the CoS, then she's dumber than she looks. Which lately, is pretty damn dumb.
Madonna, it's your career, you've been successful so far. Although I will warn you, when the CoS crumbles, which is on the event horizon, you will look the fool for your poorly placed allegiance. Scientologists don't worship frogs or turtles, but they do silence critics, enslave their members and defraud people of their money. Frog worshipping on the other hand, is mightily cool.
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