Tom Cruise, the 61-year-old Hollywood star, is known for his roles in blockbuster movies like Mission Impossible and Top Gun. He has been a devoted member of the Church of Scientology for over 30 years. However, recent rumors suggest that he is contemplating leaving the controversial church in order to repair his strained relationship with his daughter Suri, who is now 17 years old.

The Church of Scientology, established in the 1950s, has faced significant criticism and controversy throughout the years. The church’s beliefs include the existence of extra-terrestrial beings sent to Earth by a galactic overlord named Xenu, who allegedly destroyed them with hydrogen bombs. According to the church’s teachings, the souls of these aliens attached themselves to certain humans, known as “thetans,” who are in need of spiritual salvation.

Despite the controversy surrounding Scientology, Tom Cruise has been an unwavering proponent of the church. He attributes his success in life to Scientology and proudly describes it as a “beautiful religion” that deeply resonates with him.

However, Cruise’s dedication to the church has had repercussions in his personal life. He prioritized his beliefs over his relationships, including his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman. The church reportedly interfered in their relationship, viewing Kidman as a “negative influence.” Although Cruise and Kidman divorced in 2001, their adopted children, Connor and Isabella, remain devoted members of the church and have become estranged from their mother.

Following his divorce from Kidman, Cruise had a three-year relationship with actress Penelope Cruz, which ended because she would not abandon her own religion. He then publicly professed his love for Katie Holmes, whom he married in 2005. They had a daughter named Suri together, but Holmes filed for divorce in 2012 and was granted full custody of Suri.

Holmes, raised as a Catholic, made the decision to leave Cruise and Scientology to safeguard her daughter from the influence of the controversial church. She meticulously planned her departure and has been raising Suri in her own faith.

Since their divorce, Cruise has had minimal contact with Suri. He has not seen her since 2013 and reportedly has not been involved in her life. However, recent reports indicate that there might be a chance for reconciliation between father and daughter. Cruise has been filming in the UK for the past three years and allegedly declined to visit the Church of Scientology’s headquarters in that country. Speculation suggests that he may be considering leaving the church to mend his relationship with Suri.

Leaving Scientology will not be an easy decision for Cruise, as it would entail severing ties with his older children, Connor and Isabella, who are devout followers of the church. Isabella, in particular, holds an influential position within the church and considers it the missing piece in her life.

If Cruise indeed decides to leave Scientology, it will be a major turning point for him. Former church member Leah Remini has stated that within Scientology, Cruise is revered as a deity and is believed to be a sole savior of the world.

As fans and the public eagerly await confirmation of Cruise’s potential departure from the church, many hope that he will be able to reconnect with his daughter Suri. Growing up without a relationship with her father must have been challenging for Suri, but she is fortunate to have a loving and supportive mother in Katie Holmes.