'Lest anyone was believing that Scientology isn't homophobic'

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While Scientology has officially maintained that it's not a homophobic religion—despite rampant rumors of actors and actresses who have turned to the cult in the hopes of being "cured" of their homosexuality—an interesting quote surfaced in the Village Voice's interview with actor Jason Beghe, a former high-level Scientologist who is now speaking out against the group. (You may remember Beghe from Cane . . . , JAG, Monkey Shines, or as Matt's gay-in-the-military boyfriend on Melrose Place.)

From the Voice piece:

Beghe says the proof that Scientology was no longer working for him came when he was almost killed in a car accident. After the L's, he points out, that shouldn't happen. "A clear isn't supposed to have a car accident. You're supposed to be practically immortal."

To the Scientologists, the accident was an indication that someone was "suppressing" Beghe. So they pulled him in for more interrogation.

"What about this gay person you're friends with," Beghe says one official asked him, implying that somehow the gay friend was causing Beghe's clear state to be sabotaged. When Beghe objected, he says the official responded, "Well, he's gay."

Just saying, is all.

(Photos added by me.)