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Tom Cruise, known not only for his blockbuster movies but also for his connection to Scientology, once came close to walking away from the religion entirely. His ties to the church go back decades, and for a long time, his name was practically synonymous with it. But things took a turn when he reached a higher level within the belief system, something not many outsiders knew much about back then.
How Tom Cruise Got Deep Into Scientology
According to LadBible, Cruise started studying Scientology in the mid-80s and reached the OT3 level in 1993. It is the stage where followers are introduced to some of the religion’s more guarded teachings, including stories involving extraterrestrial beings like Xenu. For someone as dedicated as Cruise was, this deeper knowledge didn’t land well. According to those who were close to the inner workings of the church, his reaction wasn’t exactly quiet but rather raw and intense.
Janet Reitman, in her book Inside Scientology: The Story of America’s Most Secretive Religion, wrote Cruise “freaked out and was like ‘What the f*ck is this science fiction sh*t?’” He had never seen anything like it before, especially in an era before the internet laid everything bare.
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