Actor Jason Beghe left the Church of Scientology in 2007, and has since criticized it publicly as "destructive" and a "rip-off."FOXNews.com: Television Star Exits Scientology (April 17, 2008)
Background
Jason Beghe was a Scientologist since 1994, but in an April 2008 interview posted on YouTube, Beghe described the religion as "very, very dangerous for your spiritual, psychological, mental, emotional health and evolution."FOXNews.com: Television Star Exits Scientology (April 17, 2008)
The three-minute YouTube video was a teaser for a longer two-hour interview with Beghe. The full-length video was released in June that year.YouTube Video: Scientology: Full Jason Beghe Interview (Time: 2:02:38)
Beghe reportedly spent money and time promoting the church, and was one of the top Scientologists (or "OT 5") along with Tom Cruise and John Travolta.The Huffington Post: Jason Beghe, TV And Movie Actor, Films Scientology Rant: "Destructive And A Rip-Off"
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Full two-hour interview posted in May that year
