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TeddyKGB Donating Member (728 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:52 PM
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Cruise 'is Christ' of Scientology
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007030603,00.html

TOM Cruise is the new “Christ” of Scientology, according to leaders of the cult-like religion.

The Mission: Impossible star has been told he has been “chosen” to spread the word of his faith throughout the world.

And leader David Miscavige believes that in future, Cruise, 44, will be worshipped like Jesus for his work to raise awareness of the religion.

A source close to the actor, who has risen to one of the church’s top levels, said: “Tom has been told he is Scientology’s Christ-like figure.

“Like Christ, he’s been criticised for his views. But future generations will realise he was right.”
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DoYouEverWonder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:53 PM
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1. I'm sure Scooter Libby will be very excited
to hear his friend Tom Cruise is now a god.

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Tom Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:53 PM
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2. What about Katie?
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TeddyKGB Donating Member (728 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:55 PM
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6. I'm pretty sure...
...that makes her Mary Magdalene in this analogy.
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salvorhardin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:54 PM
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3. Hell. Now I just might become a scientologist.
I figure any religion where the primary object of worship is a laughing stock can't be all bad.

j/k of course.
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Poll_Blind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:54 PM
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4. Life imitating a South Park episode? As an Operation Clambake reader...
...I am not terribly surprised. If he falls for it...wait...he fell for it already. This is just a bigger it to fall for.

PB
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:55 PM
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5. It was only a matter of time before we literally began worshipping celebrities.
The mere thought of that is really :puke: inducing.
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 02:49 AM
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20. Ever been to Graceland?
They worship a dead celebrity there.
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Gruenemann Donating Member (753 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:57 PM
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7. Does this mean
he'll be crucified in a few years, hope hope?
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Kerrytravelers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:58 PM
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8. Bad Duer. Bad bad bad.
But funny. Funny funny funny.

:rofl:
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regnaD kciN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 09:03 PM
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10. That was my thought...
...when this came up on Stephanie Miller's show this morning: "Let's nail him to a cross and find out!" :evilgrin:

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Poll_Blind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 09:13 PM
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13. "The Passion of the Cruise"? n/t
PB
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 08:59 PM
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9. i wonder what what a Scientology stigmata looks like? i bet vitamins and exercise
would clear it up.
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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 09:06 PM
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11. Kinda like saying Bush is the Einstein of the Republican Party.
I find the comparison between a multi-millionaire, ego maniacal actor, and a revolutionary laborer a tad absurd.
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azurnoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 09:08 PM
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12. So what about L Ron? n/t
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Poll_Blind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 09:20 PM
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14. He's on Mars, dodging Locomotives. (Bonus Audio Link)
From Xenu.net (mp3 file)

The recordings archive can be found here.

PB
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Poll_Blind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 09:26 PM
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15. Excuse me, VENUSIAN freight locomotive. My bad. n/t
PB
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mitchum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 12:42 AM
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16. It's that whole "praying in your closet thing" leading to the confusion
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Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 12:48 AM
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17. Look, even IF you give Tom godlike powers
he still can't act. How delusional is this guy?
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brettdale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 02:44 AM
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18. Oh please
Risky Business was good, but it wasn't that good.
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JackRiddler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 02:47 AM
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19. Another reason why immortality treatments must be opposed at all costs
If the biomed tech is developed to the point of allowing extreme longevity, the culture and spirit of this species will be cooked. Imagine it's 2400, the average age of the rich is 380, and the few young people in the world are still saddled with Madonna, Bill Gates, and this guy (all of whom will have necessarily lost touch with reality even as they stubbornly cling to life).

Our most important duty is to crush the longevity movement.

(Not sure how much I'm kidding here, myself.)
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0rganism Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 03:01 AM
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21. crucified on a cross of gold, wearing a crown of engrams...
more like Bozo the Clown, methinks
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Liberal In Texas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 03:21 AM
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22. Kubrick was murdered...."Eyes Wide Shut" ...
Edited on Thu Jan-25-07 03:32 AM by LibInTexas






:tinfoilhat:

from:
http://ellisctaylor.homestead.com/eyeswideshut.html

THE FILM
If you haven't seen 'Eyes Wide Shut', the film Stanley Kubrick was working on when he died, and you are interested in researching and exposing mind-control, the Illumunati, Satanic Ritual; may I respectfully suggest you do so. The link below is an excellent interpretation of the film:

http://www.konformist.com/flicks/eyeswideshut.htm


...but there you go.

Enjoy the journey as you look around about this.

(Then again, I also like "The Traveler" by John Twelve Hawks)





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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 03:36 AM
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23. I posted it this in the lounge...
and thought it appropriate here:

I believe....
in one Tom, the father, the almighty
Creator of Days of Thunder,
I believe in Suri Cruise, his only begotten (?) daughter.

He was conceived by the power of Francis Coppola
and born of the virgin Spielberg.

He suffered under Brooke Shields,
was crucified, and nearly died.

He descended into Mission Impossible III
and on the third day, bought United Studios.

He ascended into Heaven
and sits at (on?) the right hand of David Geffen.

He will come again to make
Mission Impossible IV.

I believe in Katie Holmes,
and the wholly ludicrous succession of ex-wives.

The forgiveness of Vanilla Sky

The resurrection of a career

and beards everlasting.

Amen.



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dorkulon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 07:36 AM
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24. The best Scientology Mockery EVER here:
http://buffalobeast.com/110/cult_classic_scientology.htm

Ian Murphy of the great Buffalo Beast infiltrates a local Scientology chapter, culminating in a shroom-fueled attempt to crash their halloween party dressed as 'Xenu', complete with pro-Xenu propaganda pamphlets. Long read, very worth it--true gonzo, informative, intimate and downright hilarious.

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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 08:22 AM
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25. I am the "Christ" of Old Style
AA is the new “Christ” of Old Style, according to leaders of G. Heilman Brewing Company.

The corner tavern star has been told he has been “chosen” to spread the word of his beer throughout the world.

And leader David Miscavige believes that in future, AngryAmish, 44, will be worshipped like Jesus for his work to raise awareness of the beer.

A source close to the drunk, who has risen to one of the brewery’s top levels, said: “AA has been told he is Old Style’s Christ-like figure.

“Like Christ, he’s been criticised for his drunkenness and crappy taste in beer. But future generations will realise he was right.”
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JustABozoOnThisBus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 08:44 AM
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26. Cruisemas, bah humbug! Except we can use another holiday
And another reason to shop.

:)
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vanlassie Donating Member (826 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 07:45 PM
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27. Father Forgive Me
I Have Been Glib.

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