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Pete Doherty flirting with Scientology? - Tabloid Hell

Babyshambles man introduced to 'alien' faith by DJ

March 28, 2008 | 11 Comments

Pete Doherty is being introduced to the controversial religion Scientology, which counts Tom Cruise and Beck as members, by his new DJ girlfriend Nadine Ruddy.

According to today's Sun, the Babyshambles frontman is apparently very taken with the faith, which teaches that all humans are inhabited by the souls of aliens from other galaxies.

Showing enthusiasm for his new faith, Babyshambles' lead singer has bought an assortment of books on the religion by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

The church was established in 1951 after Hubbard claimed: "The best way to make a million dollars is to start a religion."

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Modjordan83

Mar 28, 2008

Don't do it Pete. That "religion" is some Invasion-of-the-body-snatchers bullshit!

seamonkey007

Mar 29, 2008

Aye Modjordan83 is right! The next thing you know they will drug you up and force you pedal your wisdom on the streets for fag butts.... hold on...... ;)

witchdoctor180

Mar 29, 2008

I hope this isn't true. If it is, I'll lose all respect for the man's genius.

ap1976pr

Mar 29, 2008

Please Pete don't do it ! That's not a religion ! Believe in Jesus instead.

cherrydropsandchips

Mar 29, 2008

im sure he has.. cos the sun is alwayyyys right..

kim08

Mar 29, 2008

Noooooooooooo dont do it!!! pete u have much more to your inteligence to beliveing in that !!!!!

qcardy

Apr 2, 2008

that quote at the end is great. yay for Scientology...yay for aliens and millions.

scullyk

Apr 2, 2008

This is a dangerous, evil, mafia like cult that has hurt and destroyed thousands of people. With all the information available now, why the hell are people still getting involved? If you want to find out why the world is protesting scientology check out xenu.net and xenutv.com or google operation freakout and snow white

Number Johnny Five

Apr 3, 2008

Um, you've accidentally put a topless picture of Helena Bonham-Carter instead of Weak Doherty...

LibertineNo24

Apr 13, 2008

I think this is a great story. Scientology is just another idiotic 'faith' much like the must popular relgions we have around today. I don't know why people get so upset, its his life let him believe what he wants, because as far as I'm concerned its about as real as christianity or islam.

Rachonteurs

Apr 21, 2008

Let him do what he wants, Its a dumb religion (well cult) its mental that you have to pay for it, knowlege is free, and aliens are tad off the wall. but a man walking on water is also pretty bizzare.All religions a story, true or not, so meh freedom of choice and all that.Let pete be brainwashed if he wants to, its no different to the stuff they pump into you at church, mosques or temples etc