I don't really know much about the Church of Scientology, but I read an article about Tom Cruise and his support of the Church of Scientology. It sounded like his mother is still a Catholic and a member of the Church of Scientology. I'm not sure how you can believe in both. Tom was raised Catholic and considered the priesthood for awhile.
Cruise is a dedicated Scientologist, and I had a friend who did some work for those folks in Clearwater. They are very crafty .. everything's positioned in a marketing tone .. very light and very subtle. I've also been told by someone who lives in the area that it's a true cult, and that they're the majority property owner in Clearwater. Knowing what I know about them, it would not surprise me in the least if they were a behind-the-scenes force in this travesty.