Posted by Adam

Wednesday September 26, 2012

TOM Cruise is apparently distancing himself from Scientology.

According to Star magazine, the actor — who recently divorced wife Katie Holmes — is inching away from the controversial institution he’s become synonymous with.

“Tom hasn’t admitted that he’s definitely leaving Scientology for good,” a source said.

“But he’s distanced himself from those in the church and has been hanging out with good friends who aren’t part of the religion.”

Tom, 50, is weighing the damage his affiliation with the controversial church has done in his relationships with ex-wives Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman, as well as ex-girlfriend Penélope Cruz.

“Tom’s been leaning on friends who have different perspectives, getting advice on moving on from Katie as well as on everything he’s been going through with Scientology,” said the insider.

“He’s finally seeing that being such an advocate for Scientology hasn’t served him as well as he’d hoped — he’s gone through three divorces, and his public perception has sunk to an all-time low.”

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