Smith Puts His Money Where His Church Is (Maybe)

Actor funds school that uses Scientology teaching methods
By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff
Posted May 19, 2008 12:05 PM CDT
Smith Puts His Money Where His Church Is (Maybe)
Will Smith with Tom Cruise at a ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)

Doing little to dispel widespread rumors that he's a new recruit to Scientology, Will Smith is funding a school that will use teaching methods devised by L. Ron Hubbard. Smith's own kids will attend the school, reports the Guardian. So-called "Study Technology" has been criticized for its ties to religious dogma and lack of data about its educational value. (More Will Smith stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X