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Will Smith funds school teaching Scientology creator's study method
"Actor Will Smith is funding his own private school that will teach youngsters using an educational system devised in part by the Scientology cult.
The curriculum at Smith's New Village Academy of Calabasas, on which he has spent nearly £500,000, uses different educational theories including "study technology" – a learning method developed by L Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Church of Scientology."
"Smith has been surrounded by rumours that he is now a fully-fledged member of the Church of Scientology, due largely to his close friendship with the organisation's star member, Tom Cruise.
Last month, Smith brushed aside the rumours saying: "You don't have to be Jewish to be a friend of Steven Spielberg. You don't have to be a Muslim to be a friend of Muhammad Ali. And you don't have to be a Scientologist to be a friend of Tom Cruise."
"I am a Christian. I am a student of all religions. And I respect all people and all paths."
"I don't necessarily believe in organised religion. I love my God, my higher power, but it is mine and mine alone, and I create my connection, and I decide how my connection is going to be," he added."
Will Smith funds school teaching Scientology creator's study method | World news | guardian.co.uk
"Actor Will Smith is funding his own private school that will teach youngsters using an educational system devised in part by the Scientology cult.
The curriculum at Smith's New Village Academy of Calabasas, on which he has spent nearly £500,000, uses different educational theories including "study technology" – a learning method developed by L Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Church of Scientology."
"Smith has been surrounded by rumours that he is now a fully-fledged member of the Church of Scientology, due largely to his close friendship with the organisation's star member, Tom Cruise.
Last month, Smith brushed aside the rumours saying: "You don't have to be Jewish to be a friend of Steven Spielberg. You don't have to be a Muslim to be a friend of Muhammad Ali. And you don't have to be a Scientologist to be a friend of Tom Cruise."
"I am a Christian. I am a student of all religions. And I respect all people and all paths."
"I don't necessarily believe in organised religion. I love my God, my higher power, but it is mine and mine alone, and I create my connection, and I decide how my connection is going to be," he added."
Will Smith funds school teaching Scientology creator's study method | World news | guardian.co.uk