The difference is, L. Ron Hubbard admited that Scientology is a lie.
Remember zeppelin1969!
From my understanding, he's not really religious at all. It's like how someone who was raised a Christian might consider themselves Christians even though they don't go to church or anything. Also, every religion could be considered a cult in different circumstances.
Anyway, this is off-topic. Random opinion: Beck is awesome.
Would you pay for music by Beck?
Maybe.
What if you heard he owned a plane made of gold?
Sure.
Good, because he needs the money.
Acoustic is the best genre when done right.
Despite all my rage, I'm still just Nicolas Cage
I disagree with Scientology, and religion in general, but I'm not going to let that get in the way of my enjoyment of his music.
Blow yer' harmonica son
Would you pay for music by Beck?
Maybe.
What if you heard he owned a plane made of gold?
Sure.
Good, because he needs the money.
Is that a Beck album?
Despite all my rage, I'm still just Nicolas Cage