“Cheers” star Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer, her family shared in a heartfelt statement on social media last night. But the actress’ tragic passing has sparked quite the debate on social media, considering Kirstie was a long-time member of the Church of Scientology — a religion founded by science fiction author L. Rob Hubbard.
During his “The Scale of Havingness” lecture given back in 1956, Rob claimed that cancer is usually brought on by a “second-dynamic or sexual upset, such as the loss of children or some other mechanism to bring about a condition known as cancer.” In 2018, Kirstie reached New Operating Thetan (OT) VIII, which is said to be the most advanced rank in the church given to those who have “gotten rid of all the things that would create aberrated behavior in you that you didn’t want.”
One of the promises that Scientology explicitly makes to members (on paper!) is if you reach the upper levels of Scientology you won’t get cancer.
Kirstie Alley and Kelly Preston, two dedicated Scientologists, have both died of cancer in the past two years. https://t.co/DrWvyfKVM5
— Yashar Ali 🐘 یاشار (@yashar) December 6, 2022
Scientology promises that if you reach the upper levels you won’t get cancer. Kirstie Alley was a OT8 but died from cancer today. This is a reminder that SCIENTOLOGY IS NOTHING BUT A CULT.
Also please donate to cancer research. ✨️— 💙Hookeronphonics💙 (@HookeronPhonics) December 6, 2022
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It’s now being questioned why Kirstie’s high-ranked level of spiritual awareness didn’t make her immune to the illness that consequently took her life. HuffPost and New York Magazine journalist Yashar Ali started off the conversation in a tweet that read, “One of the promises that Scientology explicitly makes to members (on paper!) is if you reach the upper levels of Scientology you won’t get cancer. Kirstie Alley and Kelly Preston, two dedicated Scientologists, have both died of cancer in the past two years.”
While the Church of Scientology does not state reaching a high rank makes people immune from catching cancer, it’s been heavily suggested that the religion allegedly endorses the idea that members of the church become much more aware of their bodies depending on their ranking.
The Church of Scientology previously denounced similar claims about his stance on cancer in the past, having issued a statement to ABC back in 2009, clarifying how it supports its members battling the disease. “Scientologists seek conventional medical treatment for medical conditions,” they said.
“Scientologists use prescription drugs when physically ill and also rely on the advice and treatment of medical doctors. The Church does not involve itself in the diagnosis or classification of any medical condition.”
My only statement on Kirstie Alley passing is that Scientology is a cult that robs its members of their money, their families & perhaps their lives.
They are told if they reach the highest levels they are impervious to cancer.
She died of cancer that was only recently detected.— Julia Sugarbaker is vaxxed and masked (@JDSugarbaker) December 6, 2022
I’m not going to get negative with Kirstie Alley. She was an amazing actress & some of her activism came from a good place.
I’m just disappointed that Scientology corrupted her into not believing in real science & medicine with treatment. God bless her & love to her family
— Satta (@SattaLaFleur) December 6, 2022
Kirstie’s children, True and Lillie Parker, announced her passing on Monday as they took to their mother’s social media accounts and wrote, “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead.”
“As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”