Tom Cruise has taken his obsession with the religion to astonishing new heights! The ageless actor is banning anyone who doesn’t share his sci-fi beliefs from entering his plush new Florida pad — and he’s recruiting church members for his new film, “Top Gun: Maverick!” Tom’s also helpingColeman to convert the religion’s Clearwater base into a Scientology-only town, pushing out anyone who hasn’t converted to his eccentric religion! In return, Scientology boss David Miscavige has rewarded the superstar with the penthouse in a luxury building that’s under construction in downtown Clearwater. Read on for more about Scientology’s sunshine-state land grab, and click here for more news of celebrities and religion….
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According to a source, the “Mission: Impossible” star has demanded only church members be allowed into his still unfinished two-level condominium — and requires strict security clearances, even for workers!
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In one case, the church had to find a member who could install cable to wire the ritzy home for internet and TV. Tom has even been onsite supervising construction, said the source.
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To satisfy the “Risky Business” star’s fixation with Scientology, the church designed the condo with bird’s-eye views of its gilded “Flag Building.” “It’s a beautiful view because there’s nothing in the way,” the source told
The National ENQUIRER.
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Local Clay Irwin is one of the few non-Scientologists in town and has been bashed for displaying a cardboard cutout of the actor in his Lucky Anchor Irish Pub, which is one block from Tom’s building.
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“This is not normal. Tom is obsessed! That’s why we call the new place the ‘Tower of Tom!’” he fumed. “There are more Scientologists in town than ever before. I’m selling my bar, my apartment complex, my home and getting out of town. Tom can have it.”
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The church has also plunked down about $30 million to purchase six key downtown properties, which are being converted into a Scientology-themed entertainment center, further enraging local nonbelievers. (Miscavige is shown here at the Clearwater "spiritual headquarters.")
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What’s more, property records exclusively obtained by The ENQUIRER reveal Tom has surrounded himself with allies — including his sister,
Catherine, and
his adopted son, Connor (left.)
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According to a source, the “Mission: Impossible” star has demanded only church members be allowed into his still unfinished two-level condominium — and requires strict security clearances, even for workers!
Photo credit: Getty Images
In one case, the church had to find a member who could install cable to wire the ritzy home for internet and TV. Tom has even been onsite supervising construction, said the source.
Photo credit: Getty Images
To satisfy the “Risky Business” star’s fixation with Scientology, the church designed the condo with bird’s-eye views of its gilded “Flag Building.” “It’s a beautiful view because there’s nothing in the way,” the source told
The National ENQUIRER.
Photo credit: Coleman-Rayner
Local Clay Irwin is one of the few non-Scientologists in town and has been bashed for displaying a cardboard cutout of the actor in his Lucky Anchor Irish Pub, which is one block from Tom’s building.
Photo credit: Getty Images
“This is not normal. Tom is obsessed! That’s why we call the new place the ‘Tower of Tom!’” he fumed. “There are more Scientologists in town than ever before. I’m selling my bar, my apartment complex, my home and getting out of town. Tom can have it.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
The church has also plunked down about $30 million to purchase six key downtown properties, which are being converted into a Scientology-themed entertainment center, further enraging local nonbelievers. (Miscavige is shown here at the Clearwater "spiritual headquarters.")
Photo credit: Getty Images
What’s more, property records exclusively obtained by The ENQUIRER reveal Tom has surrounded himself with allies — including his sister,
Catherine, and
his adopted son, Connor (left.)
Photo credit: Coleman-Rayner
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