Very, very odd. Alt head: “What do you get when you cross Tom Cruise with Billy Graham?”
Kennedy knew that before he could introduce any Scientology-related text to his congregation, he would have to prove that it did not contradict his Christian beliefs. And so, he found Scripture to match each of the 21 principles.
Now Kennedy uses “The Way to Happiness” as a how-to supplement to his sermons. He believes it is easier to understand and clearer to follow than ancient Scriptures taken from the Bible.
When asked whether Scientology’s values contradict the religion of Jesus Christ, Kennedy replies, “Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.” But he says his congregation can relate to “The Way to Happiness.”
(Hat tip to Kinsi.)
I would truly like to say that there isn’t a religion in the world that I wouldn’t accept as being valid in one manner or another… but Scientology would have to disappear first. I don’t know what it is about that organization, but every time I hear about their activities, a cold shiver runs down my spine. Maybe if they were a little more open, a little less secretive, I wouldn’t feel that way.