Tom Cruise is determined to bring his daughter, Suri, into the world of Scientology. Despite losing contact with Suri after his divorce from Katie Holmes in 2012, Cruise has reportedly devised a plan to attract her to the controversial religion.
Holmes, concerned about the impact of Scientology on their child, decided to keep Suri away from the church. Cruise never denied this, accepting that their marriage had come to an end partly due to their different beliefs.
Leah Remini, a former Scientology member, revealed that Cruise’s strategy is to wait until Suri is older, possibly when she turns 18 in 2022. By that time, he hopes to convince her to embrace Scientology and distance herself from her mother.
But after years of no contact with her father, persuading Suri to accept his beliefs won’t be easy. Cruise will face an uphill battle in rebuilding their relationship and winning her trust.
Understanding Scientology
Many people have heard of Scientology, particularly due to Tom Cruise’s involvement. But what exactly is this belief system?
Founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s, Scientology combines spiritual principles with self-improvement techniques. It teaches that humans are immortal spiritual beings known as thetans, and through a process called auditing, they can evolve towards higher consciousness and personal fulfillment.
One of the core beliefs of Scientology is that past-life experiences shape present behavior. Their practices, such as auditing, involve using a device called an E-meter to identify and address mental barriers.
Despite the controversies surrounding Scientology, it also offers courses and counseling aimed at personal growth. For its followers, Scientology promises spiritual enlightenment and self-realization, although some of these services require payment.
While Tom Cruise’s dedication to Scientology is well-known, it remains to be seen whether his master plan to bring Suri into the religion will succeed. Time will tell if their father-daughter relationship can overcome the differences in their beliefs.
