John Travolta Says Scientology Saved Him: ‘When Something Really Works Well It Becomes A Target’

John Travolta is one of the celebrities featured in the premiere of HBO's controversial series Going Clear. In a recent interview with Good Morning America, the 61-year old actor aired his opinion while the Church of Scientology has met lots of criticisms.

According to Washington Post, the Grease actor defended the religion saying that it is misunderstood most of the time.

"Mostly because it's not understood. People really need to take time and read a book."

"Sometimes when something really works well it becomes a target," he continued.

The award-winning actor further said that the religion has greatly helped him cope with the death of his son, years ago.

"Forty years, for me, I've been part -- and I've loved every minute of it. My family has done so well with it. You know? It's a beautiful thing for me. I've saved lives with it, and saved my own life several times. Through the loss of my son, it helped me every step of the way for two years solid, and here I am talking to you because of it."

Travolta advised that people who want to know more about the religion should consider other sources and not Lawrence Wright's "Going Clear," Jezebel said.

"You know? That's my advice. You could read A New Slant on Life, you could read Dianetics. And I think if you really read it, you'll understand it, but unless you do, you'll speculate. And I think that's a mistake to do that."

According to US Weekly, the Pulp Fiction actor is one of the celebrities said to be threatened and harassed if he and his family would try to leave the religion as what "Going Clear" had elaborated in its premiere.

However, during the interview, the actor said that he never have such experiences.

"I haven't experienced anything that the hearsay has [claimed], so why would I communicate something that wasn't true for me? It wouldn't make sense, nor would it for Tom, I imagine," he said.