David Beckham says he respects Scientology, Tom Cruise didn't try to convert him

Soccer Ace David Beckham, who was recently voted the 'World's Most Powerful Man' by Arena magazine has revealed that he respects the religion of Scientology, but his pal, actor Tom Cruise has never tried to convert him, nor do they frequently discuss the bizarre sci-fi cult with him or Katie.

David - who is married to 'Spice Girls' singer Victoria Beckham said: "We respect their religion. We respect everything they do and believe in.

"But they have never turned around to us and said, 'You have to be part of this', because that's not what they're about.

"It's never been about that. There's been nothing shoved down our throats because friends don't do things like that."

Beckham also claims that friends Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have helped him and Victoria settle into LA life since David joined US soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy in July.

He added: "They are amazing people who are just so positive about life and they have been great to us."

Since moving to Hollywood, David has also become good friends with Jennifer Lopez's husband Marc Anthony, he added to Arena Magazine: "We talk about all sorts. What's happening that week, that day. What Jennifer's up to, what Victoria's up to. I speak to him at least three or four times a week."