Is Scientology Right for Katie Holmes?
Katie Holmes, the new fiance of Tom Cruise, is considering joining the Church of Scientology. However, is Ms. Holmes truly ready for the conversion? Does Katie Holmes realize why the public has such a tainted view of this Church? The Church has had its share of problems and scandals. In 1977, FBI agents seized thousands of documents which offered details of a plan the Church had to take control of the city of Clearwater, Florida, the international headquarters of the Church. The FBI claimed the Church planned to discredit its opponents, including political figures, law enforcement authorities and members of the media. The seizure of these documents resulted in several high-ranking Church officials, including the wife of the founder of the Church, L. Ron Hubbard, being convicted. The charges in the convictions included theft of government property, conspiracy and obstruct justice. Scientology centers on the Thetan, which is like the spirit or immortal soul that, the Church states, passe
