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TOMKAT divorce and Scientology

Normally I don't do the celeb crap, but this one has my attention because of the Scientology connection. 

I know we can never know what actually goes on behind closed doors, but watching some of the clips they were showing of Tom and Katie together, you can see this discomfort on Katie's face. She did not look as happy as they claimed she was. 

From what I gather, she filed for divorce for fear of losing Suri. Something about the way Scientology (based on former member's comments) treats (brainwashes?) children. 

What are your thoughts? Should Scientology or any religion be taken into consideration when deciding custody of children?

 

**this is in religion because of the scientology aspect and that is what I want to discuss, not the entertainment part*

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SpiritedWitch

Asked by SpiritedWitch at 7:47 AM on Jul. 3, 2012 in Religious Debate

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  • Lost, that is some of what I am talking about. Documented abuse, for lack of a better word. I think that's where the judge's own research should come into play.
    SpiritedWitch

    Comment by SpiritedWitch (original poster) at 9:32 AM on Jul. 3, 2012

  • If that is trully her fear, I think she should have stayed married.
    Now the Suri will go see her dad with no supervision. No reason he can't send her to "camp" using his authority only, and not asking the mother.
    Anonymous

    Answer by Anonymous at 11:04 AM on Jul. 3, 2012

  • When it comes to divorce i don't think religion should have any aspect on it.. it should be based on on parenting and the childs best interest..
    mommys2cupcakes

    Answer by mommys2cupcakes at 11:38 AM on Jul. 3, 2012

  • Normally? No. However, I do think if a one parent can make the case that the other is using religion in what can be perceived as an abusive manner. In that case, I think it is not so much about the religion as it is parenting. If a case can be made that Scientology and/or the manner in which Cruise wanted to raise his child within it is cultish than yes, it becomes a factor.


    I don't know much about Scientology and what little info I have seen is typically from those that are not always reporting without agenda.In this case, I would remember that Katie is a woman seeking sole custody and a divorce. While she's yet to publicly say much of anything, when she does, her slant will be...well slanted. On the other hand, what I have read (like this TIME piece and some of the links off it)
    ldmrmom

    Answer by ldmrmom at 2:01 PM on Jul. 3, 2012

  • oops, didn't finish my thoughts - what I have read in that story and in links off it, I would have a hard not TIME seeing one parents decision to send their child to something like Sea Org a factor in making a decision.
    ldmrmom

    Answer by ldmrmom at 2:09 PM on Jul. 3, 2012

  • If Kate was involved in SeaOrg
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    what is seaorg?
    sahmamax2

    Answer by sahmamax2 at 3:29 PM on Jul. 3, 2012

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Org

    The Sea Organization or Sea Org is an association of Scientologists established in 1968 by L. Ron Hubbard, the science fiction writer and founder of Scientology. Its members are found in the central management organizations of the Church of Scientology as well as in individual churches. Initially created at sea, maritime customs and traditions persist today even in the land-based branches of the organization.

    Despite the name, the Sea Organization itself is not an actual incorporated entity, but rather what the Church refers to as a fraternal religious order.[3] Sea Org members do not actually work for the Sea Org, but for the specific Church of Scientology where they are employed and receive their weekly allowance.
    isabellalecour

    Answer by isabellalecour at 3:36 PM on Jul. 3, 2012

  • I'm glad to see some of you touched on the slippery slope of using the religion of the parents in custody battles. There are cases that it NEEDS to be considered such as the one LostSoul mentioned and that's where the judge needs to research the religion(s) and find out the truth.
    SpiritedWitch

    Comment by SpiritedWitch (original poster) at 1:28 PM on Jul. 4, 2012

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