James Packer Quits Scientology

[Lennon]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/people/see-ya-tom-packer-quits-cruises-church/2008/05/09/1210131257772.html

THE Church of Scientology has lost its grip on James Packer.

The billionaire's closest friends have revealed that he has quietly distanced himself from Scientology, labelled a cult by some former members, as it faces international controversy about its anti-psychiatry stance.

Members of Mr Packer's inner circle have confirmed that the billionaire, who had ranked as Scientology's wealthiest member in the world, was no longer undertaking Scientology courses and had slowly moved away from the religion, telling his closest friends he no longer "needs it".

His office did not respond to the Herald's calls yesterday.

Mr Packer was introduced to Scientology by his friend Tom Cruise in 2002. Friends say they remain close. They were most recently photographed dining together with their wives in Germany.

[Narkos]

1. Sounds like he finally realized that the cult turned his head

into Humpty Dumpty, and if he didn't leave, it'd be smashed into a million pieces! Good for him. Guess he'll be subject to "Fair Play" from now on. Lucky he's rich so he can protect himself from the OSA.

[Rageneau]

2. Is he out of money? Or has he learned it all? Or both?

[Narkos]

3. Hopefully they didn't take all his coin

but I'm sure the recent exposes on Scientology's weird beliefs and behavior have finally gotten to some of the near-Zombies and those who figured out you can be OT8 and still get migraines.

[Teaser]

4. score one for Xenu

.

[pingzing58]

5. When will people realize that Scientology is a phsychological technique and not a religion.

[Disturbed]

6. L Ron Hubbard probably laughed at the fools that bought

into his scam.