He was making those same statements about psychiatry and drugs to treat mental illness a few weeks ago on Access Hollywood . . . . but nobody really noticed.
There is also a recent report that he tried to "recruit" Scarlett Johansson to Scientology before moving on to Katie Holmes, the goal being a young Hollywood actress.
He's helping Scientology out though . . . . since he's gone off on this public tangent, google hits for "scientology" have surged to astronomical levels.
Everyone has a right to their opinion ...... but when you put it into the public arena, those who disagree are going to step up and make your life uncomfortable.
The Scientologists explain themselves:
http://www.exactscientology.net/
The critics weigh in. De-toxifying yourself is the first step:
http://www.rickross.com/reference/scientol.../programs2.html
The different levels of Scientology below: Cruise is reportedly Level 6. John Travolta a level 7. Its a very, very expensive process . . . . .
http://www.xenu.net/archive/ot/
Also, the church likes Cruise
http://www.cultnews.com/archives/000790.html
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