Was Tom Cruise told by the leaders of the Church of Scientology that he is the 'messiah' who has been chosen to spread the religion's message? Crazy as it sounds, a new report out says the actor, who has achieved a level of "Operating Thetan Seven", has been the most outspoken supporter and defender of the cult because he has been told that He is The Chosen One.
"Tom has been told he is Scientology's Christ-like figure," London's Sun quoted the source as saying.
As for why Cruise has been dubbed the "Christ" of Scientology, well that's because the leaders of the religion believe that like the founder of Christianity, though at the present moment he often draws flack for his opinions and espousing Scientology's views, they are certain that "future generations" will see how much truth there is to what the actor says.
"Like Christ, he's been criticized for his views. But future generations will realize he was right," the source added.
The 'Mission Impossible' star became a Scientologist after being introduced to the religion by first wife Mimi Rogers back in 1990. Since then it has been claimed that Cruise belongs to one of the highest echelons of the "Church of Scientology" known as "Operating Thetan Seven" or OT-VII.
It has also been suggested that Cruise's increasing willingness to talk openly about Scientology may be a reflection of his high standing in the Church.
