The thing that is weird, is Scientology, in religious-denominatational traditional Europe is VERY frowned upon. A very different place than our multi-religous society.
In Germany it is not seen as a real religion but rather a illegitimate business... I doubt Cruise would even be welcome for a Scientology wedding in Germany.
I don't blame Euros for declining scientologists the status of religion - the US govt made a mistake in assigning them tax free status.
Just because pulp science-fiction writer L Ron Hubbard said he was the guru doesn't make it so.
Any group that says they are possesed by the spirits of ancient aliens should be monitored not rewarded.
Now if only they would do the same to the Muslims...probably - the most notorious cult ever.