Why do celebrities shill for Scientology?

Question

You'd think that guys like Tom Cruise and John Travolta earn enough money making movies without making fools of themselves by preaching the gospel of Xenu, alien ruler of the Galactic Confederacy. Do they do it for laughs? Does Scientology pay them a percentage of their take?

Answer 1

they do it because they want to be different...they want somthing that sets them apart from everyone else...and they also do it because they want nothing to do with Christianity and other religions that dont allow them to have the kind of celebrity lifetstyle that they have with no morals/values...and i wouldnt doubt it that the head alien of scientology pays them a little $$$ on the side of it!

Answer 2

I actually have a suspicion about this. i am going to not in any respect call Scientology a church, yet, instead a tax haven for it truly is "followers". I admit to having no information in besides, yet i believe that contributions rich participants make are one way or the different again to them. Say, for instance, you had to purchase a 2 million-dollar abode. You donate $2,000,000 to the church, the church makes use of its funds to purchase the abode, you stay in it lease-free (indefinitely), then you actually take the $2,000,000 contribution you made to the church off your tax criminal responsibility interior the style of a tax-deductible contribution. Admittedly, if it were this glaring, we may see mansions owned by technique of Scientology around the international with very rich persons interior. funds may be again as products, facilities, or both. even perchance some monetary securities that are held in Scientology's call, yet on an inner set of books belong to man or woman followers. I doubt it truly is a few thing that leaves the dimensions of paper path that a authentic resources purchase may. once you concentrate on the above, the reason those rich participants look so non secular, and could not in any respect admit to Scientology being a load of garbage, will develop into sparkling. If only one individual contained in the corporate admits to it being a fashion to keep away from income tax, all of those movie and television stars would have a bright, new case report on the IRS. all the participants who've lengthy gone would have the memory of them completely and irrevocably tarnished. Thats' a large value to pay for no longer going alongside with the body thetans, area overlords, and "e meters" tale that Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, Laura Prepon, the Masterson brothers, an getting old Sweathog, et al. *could* recognize is bullshit.

Answer 3

Because they can afford it, and YES, Scientology DOES pay members to "sell" it to others.

L. Ron Hubbard, the science fiction writer and “prophet” of Scientology, has been quoted as saying: "Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wants to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion" http://lisatrust.freewinds.cx/scientology/hubbard.htm

The cult is mostly a high powered scam. It pays members 10% commissions, called FSM (Field Staff Member) commissions, for bringing in new recruits who take a course or get counseling, so Scientology members routinely try to "sell" Scientology to others.

The new members then, in turn, are required to pay vast amounts of money to the "church" in order to receive "auditing", courses, literature, take tests, retake tests, etc. Here is a run-down of all the costs involved with Scientology membership: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_as_a_business#Costs

Here is testimony from a woman who had been involved in exposing Scientology and other cults for most of her adult life: http://www.clambake.org/archive/books/tsos/sos-19.html

Even more proof that Scientology is out for your money... here is Hubbard discussing turning the business of Scientology into a "religion" for profit:

"I am not quite sure what we would call the place - probably not a clinic - but I am sure that it ought to be a company, independent of the HAS (Hubbard Association of Scientologists) but fed by the HAS. We don't want a clinic. We want one in operation but not in name. Perhaps we could call it a Spiritual Guidance Center. Think up its name, will you. ... It is a problem of practical business. I await your reaction on the religion angle." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_controversy#L._Ron_Hubbard_and_starting_a_religion_for_money

Answer 4

This is probably the actual reason why:
Scientology is an applied religious philosophy. When I say "applied" I mean you actually use it in your life to change or improve existing conditions. It is a very practical religion.
All religions if you learn about them have a basic philosphy, but they also have certain dogma, rituals and observances, and a certain faith or belief is required. There is nothing wrong with this, but Scientology is not that kind of religion. It does not intrude on anyones faiths of beliefs particularly in the area of God , the Supreme Being, or the Infinite. This area is left totally up to the indivdual, which is why you can be a practicing Jew,for example and still use and apply the priniciples of Scientology in your life. It does not conflict. If anything it will enhance your understanding of your chosen religious practice.
You can have no specific religious beliefs and still benefit from using it.
And it is only true for you according to your own observation and experience with it.
It is a non denominational religion . The dictionary definition that applies:
Religion: The spiritual or emotional attitude of one who recognises the existence of superhuman power or powers.

The most basic principle of Scientology is that YOU are your own immortal soul, that this is not a "thing" you HAVE but what YOU actually are.
The whole purpose of Scientology is to increase an individual's understanding and awareness of himself. and lifeAnd thereby his native abilities .
When you do this the sphere and zone of his positive influence increases and moves outward into his life, his family ,his friends, his groups and mankind which he is part of.

How this result is achieved is the "technology" of Scientology, which was developed by L.Ron Hubbard after his extensive research and the discoveries he made, about the human spirit. The basic religious philosophy and knowledge of Scientology is very old, going back 10,000 years at least to the Veda or Vedic Hymns from the East. L. Ron Hubbard researched and made new discoveries about the human spirit. He developed technology from these discoveries to apply to increase spiritual awareness and ability.
He completed his research before his death in 1986 and left all of his results and copyrights
to the Church of Scientology along with most of his considerable personal estate, when he died.

He published a book in 1951 to communicate the basic principles he discovered called: " Scientology The Fundementals of Thought"
There are currently over 10 million Scientologists in more than 163 countries world wide. However we are a new religion, only 53 years old.
The true story of Scientology as a religion goes like this:
1. A philosopher developes a philosophy about life and death.
2. People find it interesting.
3. People find it works.
4. People pass it along to others.
5. It grows.

This is just an overview.
L. Ron Hubbard explained fully the theology and technologies of Scientology in more than 500,000 pages of writings, including dozens of books and over 2,000 tape-recorded public lectures. So it's not possible to fully answer your question on this forum.

But I don't expect my answer to change your particular mind set
or help you with your "issues" about what other people spend their money on.

Answer 5

They must find something that speaks to them in the faith and beliefs of Scientology, no matter how odd they might be, you should respect their individual choices. As for if they make money off it, maybe but I think it’s goes deeper than that. Scientology is growing more into a cult status, I am not sure if it should be seen as a cult or religion or alternate psychology. It’s very odd to me, but if it makes people happy sure, as long as they are not being taken advantage of financially and morally.

Answer 6

Scientology is a man made cult that belongs to satan. People are quickly duped by satan to go against anything that God tells us to do. It has become the way of the world which is what we are not to follow.

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Answer 7

L Ron Hubbard created the faith with hollywierdos in mind. It is the only faith that makes them feel more special then the rest of the congregation.

Answer 8

I don't know what makes Scientology popular. It is all science fiction with raw cult aura to it.

Answer 9

I heard it's very focused on money and self...and with the money and arrogance many of those people have, I guess it fits which is sad. They are idiots.

Answer 10

Christians look just as foolish to non-believers