I often lamblast the so-called “religion” of Scientology. Most people would be surprised to learn, then, that I have no problem with Tom Cruise and his shamless promotion of this false doctrine. It cannot be disputed that Tom Cruise is a very talented actor, and that his movies just make money. So why did Viacom give Cruise/Wagner Productions their walking papers and then slam Tom Cruise’s character in the media?

Paramount severs ties with Cruise/Wagner Productions
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Overcoming Creative Suicide

I actually support Mr. Cruise. I think that the reasons for the separation shouldn’t be made public, especially when they embarass him. They cite his couch-jumping escapades and his public attempts to evangelize the cult of Scientology. Despite the cult status of Scientology, it isn’t their business! If Mr. Cruise sees benefit in Scientology, it is only natural that he would want others to see similar positive effects in their lives.

It isn’t for me to judge Mr. Cruise’s spirituality. “Let each be fully convinced in his own mind” (Rom 14:5). I have faith that God will sort that mess out. In the meantime, let us all pray that Mr. Cruise will see God’s truth before that day. If he is this strong of a proponent for a false religion, how much stronger could he be when relying upon the Lord’s strength rather than his own tenacity as Scientology teaches? He could literally win thousands of souls for Christ. What about the monetary resources he could provide for God’s family? Scientology is certainly not cheap, as anyone who has studied the “religion” knows. What if Mr. Cruise pumped all of the money he spent on becoming an Operating Thetan into real missionary work? It could be a serious blessing for the gospel we share.

Let’s also pray that Cruise/Wagner Productions owns the rights to the Mission: Impossible franchise. I love those movies, and I think that another one would be great!