Why do celebrities scientology

Hines: It sends a current through your body. And the theory is is that when you have emotional charge So that changes the current.

And that Nightline: Has the e-meter ever been subjected to randomized clinical trials to assess its efficacy? Davis: I have no idea. I don't know why it would be. It works in Scientology and that's what people use it. I don't know why it would be subjected to random clinical trials. Davis: To my knowledge, no. And as far as evidence of the e-meter and its efficacy, the evidence of that is in those Scientologists who have used it to great benefit. And as far as the Church of Scientology is concerned, it's the only evidence that matters, is the people and the results.

From the start, L. Ron Hubbard set out to attract celebrities, believing high profile public figures would be its most effective evangelists. Nightline: Can you recall any celebrities who came into the Centre when you were there? After Hubbard died in , David Miscavige became the Church's leader -- and soon embraced Tom Cruise with great fervor.

Nightline: But I guess it Davis: Oh, look I think anybody who would complain about having successful, well known, happy Bruce Hines says he helped prepare for the arrival of the Church's most celebrated new member, who had decided to fully commit to Scientology by staying at the International Base in California for a few months of services. And Hines says nothing was to be spared. And he had the very best auditors and the very best people looking after him," said Hines.

Just the Marty Rathbun left the Church in after 27 years. He was a top lieutenant to David Miscavige. Rathbun: Miscavige, man. I mean, that was his thing. It's all about image. He's flying across the country in Tom Cruise's jet. It's all about living the high life and being a powerful guy who is looked up to by the rich and famous. In recent years, Tom Cruise has been more confident about publicly asserting Scientology principles -- particularly its rejection of psychiatric medicine.

Rathbun: I watch him on Matt Lauer. And I go, "That ain't Tom Cruise. That's David Miscavige. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews — Subscribe on YouTube! More News. Listen to Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood as each week the editors of Us break down the hottest entertainment news stories!

It seems to me [Cruise] has an obligation to speak out. Perhaps Wright and Gibney have reasons of their own to believe that Cruise or Travolta will publicly criticize or even repudiate Scientology after decades of pugnaciously defending the church. If you support this work, will chip in to help fund it?

It only takes a minute to donate. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation. As a reader-supported, nonprofit publication, all of the journalism In These Times produces is made possible by readers like you. Though Elvis's daughter and musician Lisa Marie Presley was once a devout Scientologist—along with her mother Priscilla—she spoke out about why she eventually left the church in a USA Today interview. I was insulated with no grip on reality," she said. Known for her voice role as Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright is a firm believer in Scientology , as well as a major donor.

She has spoken out against pharmaceutical companies including the ones that distribute anti-depressants and ADHD medications in the press, as has Tom Cruise, claiming they control the mainstream media.

And for more Hollywood news sent right to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. He's been a Scientologist all his life and has defended the religion on the Jim and Sam Show. He is also quoted in What Is Scientology saying, "Scientology has given me certainty of myself. I have the ability to comfortably communicate with anyone in any situation and be certain of my own goals.

The late Isaac Hayes was introduced to Scientology in and appeared on the cover of Scientology's Celebrity magazine twice. He famously voiced Chef on South Park but left the show after an episode that made fun of Scientology re-aired. It is unclear if he chose to leave the show or if higher ups in the religion forced him to quit.

In an episode of his podcast Armchair Expert, Christensen spoke to on-screen brother Dax Shephard about her relationship with Scientology. Fresh , has been linked to Scientology since the s.

His former girlfriend, radio personality Miss Jones , had worked with fellow celebrity Scientologist Isaac Hayes —and that's how Fresh found the controversial religion, too. In an interview with Essence magazine in , the "La Di Da Di" rapper said he found the Scientology "fascinating" from the onset. It doesn't worship something that is evil. It is scientific, mathematical, and spiritual.

The Black community has to check it out and see what's there. I'm not saying it's for everyone, but you have to take a look. You may be amazed at what you get.