There has been speculation in the last year or two that Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, have become involved with Scientology via his friendship with Tom Cruise. Smith denied those rumors last year, saying that his deceased grandmother, a devout Baptist, would "get up out of her casket" if he became a Scientologist. But now those questions have resurfaced with Smith’s latest interview with Men’s Vogue . In the interview, Smith claims that he sees little difference between the Bible and Scientology, or in fact, little difference between Scientology and any other religion.
In the Vogue interview, Smith claims that he has looked at Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism in addition to Scientology,and that his conclusion is that " no one is saying anything different."
Smith also says he believes that "ninety-eight percent of the principles [in Scientology] are identical to the principles of the Bible."
I am not sure if such a lack of spiritual insight or critical thinking comes from Smith spending too much time in alternate universes in all of his sci-fi /action flicks, but I am pretty sure most knowledgeable Christians, Hindus and Muslims would stand together in agreement that their respective religions have about as much of a connection with the true nature of Scientology as Smith's "Fresh Prince" sitcom had with the Emmys.
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I don't know much about Scientology, but I do know that Jesus died for our sins and He rose again the third day for our justification, and He now sits at the right hand of God the Father, daily making intercession for us.
Whether you believe it or not, God said it and that settles it!
Jesus is coming back again, whether you believe it or not, God said it and that settles it!
Heaven IS a prepared place for a prepared people...You better get ready...You are in the dressing room now...Sinner, PLEASE, get your house in order!!! We have a heaven to gain and a hell to shun...Get ready to meet the soon coming King! He is coming in GREAT glory, splendor, magesty, and POWER, and all the holy angels will be with Him! The Bible says, For the Lord Himself shall desscend from Heaven with a shout...1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Get ready...Get ready...Get ready!!!
In the service of the King,
Evangelist Earlene Johnson
I do know quite a bit about the differences between the Bible and Scientology, and Will, you are quite mistaken. Scientology is a GODless religion, in fact they try to dispell your "eroneous" ideas about GOD and undo whatever "Brainwashing" they believe the religion of your family or culture has done to you, to "Clear" those previous ideas and ideals. Scientology focuses on HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT not how to do GOD'S WILL. Scientology intimidates those in their group who wish to leave, destroyes the reputations and lives of those who disagree with them, and has NO COMMON GROUND with those religions which believe in the teachings of the Bible. The Bible teaches that GOD is in charge of the universe and to serve GOD and your fellow man as the way to happiness...Scientology teaches you to serve yourself and get what you want and to attack all those who try to get in your way. Many like Cruise are deluded into thinking this man made religion (Elrond Hubbard decided on a bet to build a religion and he went about creating Scientology - he was a crazy dude - but crazy like a fox, because he did do what he set out to do) and now it is one of the most dangerous cults in the world, even being banned in some countried (like Germany) for its evil and destructive policies. Scientology can intimidate anyone, including the US Government, and the IRS. You can't say that about too many other cults around. Check out their legal battles history.
Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times...Will, this now applies to you...it is so appropriate to your situation that you have to be blind not to see it.
I would love to have a word with a person who gave a comments that Scientology is showing you to how to get what you want.
I would love to ask you; How do you know?? where did you get that data? Have you done any courses in Scientology?
At least Scientologist respecting others believes and never pull anyone down!!
You know how many lifes Scinetology saved? You know how hard they working to help people?
Tom is a great being and what he is doing is great.
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