From all the attention that Tom Cruise's recent appearances on Oprah and The Today Show received, one would think that no celebrities were ever forthcoming about their religious affiliation.
There's a long tradition of celebrity spirituality, though, from Bing Crosby and Mel Gibson's Catholicism to Sammy Davis Jr.'s embracing Judaism and Cat Stevens's conversion to Islam to Hollywood's fascination with Kabbalah.
Some claim that blues musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for his guitar-playing ability.
There are even celebrities who have had religions created based on their life and work.
Of course, there are some notables
who would never declare their beliefs... or have they?
Suggested Sites...
- Celebrity Atheist List - a collection of notable nonbelievers.
- Kabbalah Goes Hollywood - red carpets, velvet ropes, and Jewish mysticism.
- Religion News Blog - news about religious movements, cults, sects, world religions, and related issues.
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