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Will Smith's Scientology campaign
Jan 11, 2008, 7:30 GMT
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Will Smith is reportedly recruiting members for the Church of Scientology.
The 'I Am Legend' actor - whose wife Jada Pinkett-Smith is a follower of the bizarre sci-fi cult - has reportedly been handing out cards offering free personality tests at Scientology centres to cast and crew on his latest movie.
A source is quoted by the New York Daily News newspaper as saying: "Will has joined the ranks of Hollywood power players actively recruiting for the Church of Scientology. Big stars traditionally distribute wrap presents to crew members after completing a film. His recent gift after wrapping next summer's comedy 'Hancock' was a free personality test at a local Scientology centre.
"These tests are given free by the church anyway. The quiz is designed to convert people to the religion by identifying personality flaws that Scientology can fix for you."
Last month, Will insisted he didn't believe in "organised religion".
The actor - who was introduced to Scientology by close friend Tom Cruise, who is rumoured to be the second most powerful person in the church - said: "I love my God, my higher power, but it is mine and mine alone. I'm a student of world religion. I was raised in a Baptist household, I went to a Catholic school, but the ideas of the Bible are 98 per cent the same ideas of Scientology, 98 per cent the same ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism. When I sit and I talk with Tom, he is one of the greatest spirits that I've ever met - someone who is committed to making the world better.
"How can I condemn someone for what they believe and I believe that God was born from a pregnant virgin?"
(C) BANG Media International
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I love you man and I dig your movies and all but....Don't start preachin'.
Then you and me won't have no prollems, Aiighhht?
Will is definately going the wrong way. Its amazing how he can be part of a CULT. This has totaly changed my perception of him. I pray he gets out of it quickly. It's hard to believe that just over a year ago he said his dead granny would rise up from a grave if he joins Church of Scientology.
Well, Will watch out she may be eating with you tomorrow. Ha! Ha! Ha!
Will, it's hard to escape from Scientology! Wake up man, this cult is slick and they'll slowly take control of your time and money. Then the cult will convince you it's everyone else who has a problem with your newfound 'abilities'. Then you'll be on TV making bizzare statements and we'll all be remembering good ole Will Smith, remember him before he got sucked into that cult? It's a shame. You shouldn't have been hanging out with Tom Cruise. I saw this coming from the beginning.
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What?Jan 11th, 2008 - 20:11:55
Any church that judges you the way this 'church' does, and makes you come in for scheduled 'meetings', is a cult. What's wrong with these people? A personality test? It's nothing but a science fiction book! It was never meant to be worshipped as a book of some alien god. I've heard rumors about harassment, and poor treatment of their followers if they don't 'live up to' what the church demands of them. What right do they have to judge your personality, and make sure you're doing what THEY tell you is the right thing to do with your life. Your life, and how you live it, is YOURS to control. Not some silly little cult's life to control. These followers need serious help. Worshipping a book that centuries old, like the bible, is understandable. It's been passed down, and therefore part of some cultures. But worshipping a 'fresh from the mind of a sci-fi writer' book, is downright scary. Let's start a cult and worship Aslan the lion! There's a magical king in a magical world inside the wardrobe! Sounds pretty silly doesn't it? Until rich celebrities think it's a good idea that is.
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