Gay leaders are calling for a boycott of John Travolta’s Hairspray because of his religion’s stance on homosexuality. Followers of Scientology believe gays are easily cured with their 5-step or is it 12-step program. I always get confused.

“Travolta, a prominent Scientologist, has no business reprising an iconic gay role, given his [religion’s] stance on gay issues,” notes Kevin Naff, managing editor of the gay-oriented Washington Blade. “It’s well known that Scientology rejects gays and lesbians as members and even ...