LOS ANGELES –  Katie Holmes isn’t simply parting techniques with A-list husband Tom Cruise, she could also be divorcing the Church of Scientology.

Holmes is looking for sole custody in their daughter reportedly partially to extricate Suri, 6, from her father's religion prior to Suri's heavy-duty Scientology training starts.

But in step with more than one insiders and experts, it can be a coarse journey for the previous “Dawson’s Creek” star, each for my part and professionally.

Mark “Marty” Rathbun, a former higher-up within the church who left and have become considered one of its greatest critics, was once Cruise’s Scientology auditor and criminal affairs consultant. Rathbun instructed FOX411's Pop Truffles column that Holmes has explanation why to be concerned. 

“In the lengthy run, Tom – if he's taking (David) Miscavige’s recommendation – may actually attempt to abate Katie’s occupation via Scientology Inc. propaganda and smear ways after the smoke settles at the divorce,” Rathbun said.

(David Miscavige is the top of the Church of Scientology and one in every of Cruise's easiest pals. He was additionally best possible guy at Cruise and Holmes' wedding.)

If Katie doesn’t download number one custody of Suri, and Cruise keeps to do Miscavige’s bidding, she will be able to expect Scientology Inc. indoctrinating Suri to hate her mother

- Mark 'Marty' Rathbun

Scientology skilled and founding father of the website “Undressing the Church of Scientology,” Andreas Heldal-Lund, instructed us that even as divorces aren't thought to be massively problematical by Scientology whilst carried out in a “normal” fashion, Holmes’ very public departure might be thought to be an assault at the Church and its most famed adherent.

“Whatever happens, Scientology will make sure that she doesn't exit and speak about what actually went on," Heldal-Lund stated. "SHE'S GOING TO be placed beneath a large number of power that would make her a lot more prone and weaker by the point she has to battle in court.” 

Heldal-Lund mentioned private data accumulated in the course of the Scientology follow of auditing might be used towards Holmes. 

The auditing procedure calls for participants to be connected to an electropsychometer, or E-meter, one of those an old style lie detector that measures physically adjustments in electric resistance, as one solutions non-public questions posed by the auditor.

“It is sort of a non secular counseling session, its goal is to transparent the thoughts and blockages so that you can develop into utterly free,” Hedal-Lund endured. “But this contains very, very non-public questions, and to do away with the blockage, you must 'declare.' However this isn't in trust; the auditor logs the whole thing. I WOULDN'T be shocked if Katie’s declarations are used towards her. You may get away with exiting Scientology if you happen to do it their method. If not, this knowledge may well be leaked out.”

Rathbun, who in my opinion audited Cruise and known as Holmes’ divorce submitting “a minor miracle,” mentioned Holmes’s audits will “absolutely” be used towards her.

“When I first spoke out approximately [Scientology] in the summertime of 2009, Miscavige directed and printed an 80-page mag that was chock-full of private subject I had shared with my church counselors once I was inside,” he stated. “If Katie doesn’t download number one custody of Suri, and Cruise maintains to do Miscavige’s bidding, she will be able to anticipate Scientology Inc. indoctrinating Suri to hate her mother.”

Another insider with shut ties to the leisure business and people hooked up to the arguable group informed FOX411 that Holmes can have her paintings minimize out each in severing ties with Scientology and in acquiring sole custody of her younger daughter.

“I don’t recognize in the event that they (Scientology) in point of fact ever help you depart. For Katie to have controlled to return this a ways with out any individual discovering out, she might was so unbelievably meticulous and careful,” stated the supply. “Scientology has a terrific undercover agent community. However Tom is a fantastic parent, so for her to win sole custody, she I goes to should have one thing massive to prove.”

The Church of Scientology and its attorney, Gary Soter, didn't reply to a request for comment.