It was a year ago. Scientology cult Core Secrets and the Bait and Switch into Exorcism, Scientology, celebrities, & children: why people stay, & why they leave - with Karen De La Carriere, The Life and Death of Alexander Jentzsch, 27, born in the cult of Scientology. reverse I have to believe that if they knew what I now know, they too would be horrified. Their public sponsorship of Proposition 8, a hate-filled legislation that succeeded in taking away the civil rights of gay and lesbian citizens of California rights that were granted them by the Supreme Court of our state shames us. Paul Haggis testified his resignation letter from Scientology helped Leah Remini leave the church. And theyve never molested children either I suppose; tithing used to be more than just a suggestion "(Christians) use confessionals to extort money." Scientology spokesman Davis denied Haggis' claims that the church or its San Diego chapter had supported Proposition 8. family Robin, there are many of us who will not "come out" as ex-members of $cn because of our existing ties to family and friends who are still in the church. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? I noticed. Paul Haggis established himself over twenty years with an extensive career in television, before his big break into features arrived when he became the first screenwriter to garner two Best Film Academy Awards back-to-back for his scripts: "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) directed by Clint Eastwood, and "Crash" (2005) which Paul directed himself. * Patron with Honors, IAS ", "My wife was ordered to disconnect from her parents because of something absolutely trivial they supposedly did twenty-five years ago when they resigned from the church. During my twenties and early thirties I studied and received a great deal of counseling. She ran the entire celebrity center network, and was a loyal senior executive of the church for what, 20 years? I will always take their calls, as I always took yours. This delighted the letter to get that scientology were already learning about other bizarre tasks, kindness and way. To win at any cost, costs a lot. money They left me dumbstruck and horrified. *EMA Green Seal Award EMA Haggis took the stand Wednesday in New York Supreme Court, in connection to a lawsuit filed by publicist Haleigh Breest, who alleges Haggis raped her at this apartment in January 2013. I wondered how the church could, in good conscience, through the action of a few and then the inaction of its leadership, support a bill that strips a group of its civil rights. Paul Haggis. All roads to the same place, some are rocky, some are straight and flat. It is still hard for me to believe. It was over the church's refusal to denounce one chapter's statement of support for Proposition 8. An elite coterie obscenely enriched by the efforts of others. It was a terrible time. events This is the beginning of real spiritual exploration to my mind. Sorry, but you do not have the right to post comments. "Paul Haggis deserves, based on his record as a gentleman and humanitarian, to be judged when all the evidence has been taken under penalty of perjury in a court of law," Remini and Rinder. "Mr. Haggis had a disagreement with the church that went beyond having anything to do with the church," Davis told ABCNews.com. This was my state of mind when I was online doing research and chanced upon an interview clip with you on CNN. Furthermore, making judgments (about actions NOT people-- big difference) is part of natural law, and is a requirement for a stable society--a society free of ANY judgment is a society in a state of anarchy. I'm glad Paul finally broke through his personal haze to see the light!!!!!!!!! I've attached our email correspondence. I surprises me that there isn't some legal recourse one could take when trying to leave that "church". ", "The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. * Board Member and fundraiser, The Christic Institute "That's how all this started. The fact that the Mormon Church drew all the fire, that no one noticed, doesnt matter. By Christie D'Zurilla Staff Writer. ..H. Praise for Paul Haggis. The deception can continue only so long. ", Dwyane Wade's Words For Daughter Zaya At The NAACP Image Awards Were So Touching, Adam Lambert Defends Harry Styles Over Queerbating Accusations, Emma Corrin Got Candid About The Hate They Received For Being Non-Binary, Heres How You Can Make A Difference In Honour Of Brianna Ghey, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. Excuse me? Despite all the churchs words about promoting freedom and human rights, its name is now in the public record alongside those who promote bigotry and intolerance, homophobia and fear. You inspire me, and I support you 100 percent. I was shocked. I can think of no other word. And formerly: Haggis asserted that supporters of Prop 8 were bigoted and hateful, and supporters are the MAJORITY of Californians, most of whom do NOT belong to the Christian right. Rathbun recounts in detail how Haggis manipulated and lied to the press concerning his letter of resignation, which was leaked in October 2009. Doing good works, from a Christian perspective, is to be done anonymously, according to the Bible - with no fan fare, no pats on the back.. nothing. Hi. Obviously, Harkus was raised Catholic just like I was. Abandoned dissemination programs. chairman In his resignation letter, Haggis said, "We all know this policy exists." Haggis reminded Davis that a few years earlier his wife had been ordered to disconnect from her parents, "because. You might recall that my wife was ordered to disconnect from her parents because of something absolutely trivial they supposedly did twenty-five years ago when they resigned from the church. Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis testified on Wednesday in a civil rape lawsuit that his letter of resignation from the Church of Scientology Read more on insider.com. Ive attached our email correspondence. I also ask that you read this post, which is a letter from Paul's ex-wife: About Paul Haggis. Haggis found this, apparently, to be the first in a series of straws that broke a 35 year-old camel's back. I am quietly just not doing anything anymore and trying to avoid communication from orgs. Now, Oscar-winning Crash director Paul Haggis' public resignation from Scientology has leaked. How dare you use private information in order to label someone an adulteress? You took Amy Scobees most intimate admissions about her sexual life and passed them onto the press and then smeared them all over the pages your newsletter! The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. When it rains, it pours on the Church of Scientology. But they didnt. Despite all the church's words about promoting freedom and human rights, its name is now in the public record alongside those who promote bigotry and intolerance, homophobia and fear. has to & must be ended as quickly has possible. L-Ron and the COM have had ownership of some "tech" that also look like a good alternative to the thinking of today. I feel very sorry for him, especially with such an unsupportive mother. I have always considered the current operation a mind control program, with militaristic overtones. I noticed. I agree. The date - Left-align the date you submit the letter under your address. ". And when I pictured you assuring me that it is all lies, that this is nothing but an unfounded and vicious attack by a group of disgruntled employees, I am afraid that I saw the same face that looked in the camera and denied the policy of disconnection. Same thing in Scientology. The bottom line is this: this is bad, bad news for the Church. And then another: Haggis cites the aforementioned reporting by the St. Petersburg Times, which including some of Scientology's most high-profile defectors in its history, as accurate and astonishing, considering the level of the defectors. I wish I could tell you that they rang true. But given how many former top-level executives have said these things are true, it is hard to believe it is all lies. lies In the late '70s, Scientology's Portland office chose to exploit a classmate of mine from Lincoln High. In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology. The Hired guns of Scientology Academic and "experts" paid good money to puff and influence, Scientology trial ~ The 5 crucial points of Danny Mastersons court case, Tom Cruise Complicit In Scientologist Abuse, Scientology is approaching critical mass, 2 criminal cases, 3 civil law suits, all next month, Taking on Scientology in the law courts - with Karen De La Carriere, Scientology poster Boy Tom Cruise and strangest SCN CULT BROMANCE, Miscavige and Cruise - part 2/2, Tom Cruise BILLION DOLLAR shill for the Scientology cult: Look at ME ME ME, The tyrant L. Ron Hubbard & his Sea Organization slaves - with Karen De La Carriere, Valeska Paris, Freewinds "Cruise ship" prisoner for 12 years TRAFFICKING law suit against the CULT, Ron Miscavige and Karen discuss the Scientology misuse of POWER. Thats not ancient history, Tommy. It was a terrible time. He is married, the father of four children, and splits his time between residences in Los Angeles and New York. The church has maintained it took no stance on the measure. But I know how easy it was for me to defend our organization and dismiss our critics, without ever truly looking at what was being said; I did it for thirty-five years. Davis apparently drew up a press release he showed to Haggis, which eventually got canned. WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE ANYONE? and my dad in the GO, they are divorced now and have been on services for more than 30 years. ET. Tellingly, in response, on June 16, 2017, Haggis confirmed Rathbuns account in a message to a blogger, admitting he asked Rathbun to preserve the lie for Wrights article by withholding this critical information from him. Check the stats. To Dennis Igou- you "know" nothing of the sort. The best you offered was a weak and carefully worded press release, which praised the churchs human rights record and took no responsibility. Haggis wrote that he had for months tried without success to have the church publicly denounce its San Diego chapter for its support of Proposition 8, the legislation to ban gay marriage in California. attack Then maybe it's "make sure the zoning law gets passed so the church can continue its work" or "donate $$$ or host a fund raiser so the church can do ____". I told you I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated. His letter . HBO In the wake of Remini's break from Scientology, Haggis wrote an open letter. I think of all the children they could have fed or clothed - all on their own, in one afternoon. And I felt sick. marty I heard the same voice that professed outrage at our support of Proposition 8, who promised to correct it, and did nothing. Here are some of the best resignation letter examples and templates for a variety of circumstances you can use to leave your job, including basic and formal letters, email resignation messages, letters giving two weeks' notice, letters with a reason for leaving, short notice or no notice letters, personal reasons letters, letters announcing a . Prob with religion are the people, to much power given to few of them. I am amazed that the reason given by Mr. Haggis for leaving Church of Scientology of San Diego ia due to "their public sponsorship of Proposition 8" which advocates that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California". Lioness, I do not have the time or energy to go into detail as to why you are wrong here, however, you address a common, simplistic complaint, so I feel the need to comment however brief. Four other women testified with similar allegations of sexual misconduct against Haggis during the trial. Hurray! abuse How are things in the rubber room? All those years of indoctrination by the priest and nuns in Catholic school took their toll on me. * Fundraiser, El Rescate Human Rights for El Salvador Confessionals are not used to extort money idiot. If they are the "clear" ones -- do you really want to be "clear"? chairman According to Haggis, who filed a December lawsuit accusing Breest of a $9 million extortion plot, her lawyer reached out to him in November with . miscaviges Haggis is currently standing trial in a civil lawsuit concerning a rape allegation. Even that, you decided not to publish. Many of us just wish to live our lives in peace, not involved with the manic race up the bridge. When disgraced director Paul Haggis was arrested in Italy on June 19, 2022, for what police are calling the violent sexual assault of a young woman, Leah Remini was notably silent. tommy Ten months passed. I wondered how the church could, in good conscience, through the action of a few and then the inaction of its leadership, support a bill that strips a group of its civil rights. After two years of this rank exploitation, he jumped off the Steel Bridge and drowned in the Willamette. Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis testified on Wednesday in a civil rape lawsuit that his letter of resignation from the Church of Scientology helped motivate fellow celebrity and member. As Haggis stated: Marty is likely telling a truth. Never, in its long history, has the Catholic Church extorted money in the Confessional. Paul Edward Haggis was born on March 10, 1953 in London, Ontario, Canada. You can read what I had to say about this back in January 2018 Concerning Paul Haggis. Mr. Haggis does condemn the CoS for casting its lot "alongside those who promote bigotry and intolerance, homophobia and fear," but I do not read anywhere that this includes all of Christianity. The nuns distorted Church history and never taught the Church's abuses. Their first venture is an adaptation of the celebrated Australian novel The Rangers Apprentice., Haggis was born in London, Ontario, Canada and moved to California in his early 20s. *Peace & Justice Award Office of the Americas, presented by Daniel Ellsberg It's a policy that's been well documented in the press, but especially by the reporting done by the St. Petersburg Times, who've chronicled many members who were once forced to "disconnect" people from their lives. As you know, for ten months now I have been writing to ask you to make a public statement denouncing the actions of the Church of Scientology of San Diego. He's currently filming "The Next Three Days" with former Scientologist actor Jason Beghe, along with Russell Crowe and Liam Neeson. ", "That's not true. Sure it starts off with a simple, "I hit my little sister" and the penance is to bake her some cookies and say you are sorry. The Church of Scientology lost one of its most high-profile members when the Hollywood film-maker Paul Haggis quit the organisation in protest at its stance on same-sex . *Legacy Award, for Artistic and Humanitarian Achievement - marketing the work of artisans from the poorest countries in the world, We all know this policy exists. Haggis reiterated a whopper of a lie he told in 2009 to the media that he left the Church in a dispute over LGBTQ rights. * Member, President's Council, Defenders of Wildlife His resignation letter has been widely circulated. A priest would go to jail before revealing secrets from the confessional, no matter what the cost to himself or his church. I do not know the woman, but no matter what she said or did, this is the woman who joined the Sea Org at 16! We do not "disconnect" from family or friends who are gay. Kozlowski added that it was "intended as a private correspondence between [Haggis] and Tom Davis" and that he has no idea how it was leaked. However - the Bible also states that we are not to judge, that we are to love our neighbor.. and that's how most Christians live their lives. In September 2017, Remini and her Aftermath co-host, Mike Rinder, featured Haggis on their show. Those who do cut off gay family members or friends are detestable, and not doing so because of God. Yet three months before that Aftermath episode, Paul Haggis had already eviscerated his own credibility by confirming he lied, and that his anti-Scientology exit tale is built on a fraud. I find that scientologists are VERY ignorant about other religions and condemn other religions without knowing any facts. In 2009, Mr. Haggis left the Church of Scientology over its support of Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage passed by California voters and later overturned. In fact, as Rathbun reveals, Haggis asked Rathbun and others to lie for him to Lawrence Wright, who was working on his The New Yorker article at the time. Although it caused her terrible personal pain, my wife broke off all contact with them. The screenwriter, who left the church in 2009, writes that he was surprised how quickly "Leah was attacked . The fact that the "spiritual" leaders lie, abuse, engage in unethical practices, seek to "disconnect" people from the ones they love and that love them -- doesn't that tell you that something in the philosophy or religion doesn't work? If you redefine marriage for gay couples, why not includes polygamists or other variations? Check out the website included. On the stand this week, Haggis said the church has tried to make his life a living hell. Paul Haggis, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who directed "Crash," has been living under a cloud since a woman sued him in civil court . for 34 years. Once Haggis admitted that he lied about his story, he had no credibility. Why waste time on that, don't you have more important things to do? These were not the claims made by "outsiders" looking to dig up dirt against us. Yet the CoS needs media coverage of their "deeds" - this has always sickened me somewhat. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. yager Stay up to date with what you want to know. Also still called constantly for "Events". rinder You want to rebut her accusations, do it, and do it in the strongest terms possible but that kind of character assassination is unconscionable. The point is this is a huge blow to David Miscavige, at least he's still got Tom Cruise fooled. * Member, Citizens Commission on Human Rights I have to believe that if they knew what I now know, they too would be horrified. For a year and a half, despite her protestations, my wife did not speak to her parents and they had limited access to their grandchild. mithoff I refuse to consent. One night in NY city in the sixties a group of us was approached by a Scientology recruiter. Shocking, unbiased consumer reviews covering every Scientology book, lecture, course, auditing level, organization and program more than 300 in all. * Co-Founder, BrandAid Foundation and BrandAid Project On September 2, Oscar-winning filmmaker and former Scientologist Paul Haggis wrote an e-mail to Showbiz 411 confirming the auditing took place. I can fully understand why some would want to leave a retrograde Church (and many of its undesirable or ludicrous elements) and still want to Keep the Faith. (Introduction to Scientology Ethics;Ch 12 The Scientology Justice Codes and Their Application). terror It isn't a far stretch of the imagination that something like this can balloon, especially when Catholics are programmed from birth to do what the priest says for forgiveness without question. Paul Haggis has had enough of Xenu, it seems, as PopEater reports the Oscar-winning director wrote a letter of resignation to the Church of Scientology . There's a huge difference between homo-intolerant and homophobia. I heard the same voice that professed outrage at our support of Proposition 8, who promised to correct it, and did nothing. Some people like pickles, some like cucumbers. Fully developing his invented narrative, Haggis wrote a letter of resignation to the Church in 2009 that was then leaked to press, generating a media storm. Both sides would be agog, so who knows if it will happen, but such dynamics are seldom as simple as some of these posts. He registered his distaste for the church's stances on homosexuality via phone calls and letters. And it also doesn't help them that Church defector Marty Rathburn has apparently confirmed the letter's legitimacy as definitely coming from Haggis. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. How gullible can people be? violence "I refused to do so. ", "But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think," he continues. I think the other reasons Mr Haggis gives make more sense as to why one would leave any church or organization. I'm aghast that so many can be lulled into having someone (CoS) tell them how to think, behave, and make decisions with their lives. Representatives for Remini did not immediately return Insider's request for comment. I can think of no other word. Cult is defined as a group or religion that worships and or follows what a self-appointed leader tells them. Haggis says the encounter with Breest was consensual and his lawyers have tried to pin the allegation on a Scientology plot to discredit him. Mike Rinder could certainly spin a lot more convincingly. "I joined the Church of Scientology 35 years ago," Haggis writes. The current Pope has written many positive things about Luther (you can google it) and one NEW Lutheran synod loosely associated with my church, call the ALCC, is promoting reunification as a "Lutheran Branch" within the Catholic Church. No action was forthcoming. The Self destruction of Scientology, the Iron fist and dark heart, what sustainability? But I read the article and most of the comments (my apolgies to the last 1/4 of responders--it just went on for so long, and understandably so! The fact that most scientologists working in the org are recruited right out of high school is the problem. Correction: November 2, 2022 A previous version of this story inaccurately referred to the reason Paul Haggis left the Church of Scientology. In that first conversation, back at the end of October of last year, you told me you were horrified, that you would get to the bottom of it and heads would roll. You promised action. sociopath Writer: Crash. Thanks again, love your movies! Having been exposed to the Christian belief system for many years I came to the realization that all religions are profit and or control motivated. *Environmental Media Award EMA I carefully read all of your rebuttals, I watched every video where you presented the churchs position, I listened to all your arguments ever word. assaulted I am still a church member because I am afraid to leave because of the disconnect policy and my family members who are active in the church. Oscar-winning "Crash" director leaves faith, admonishes Church of Scientology. The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. Ive never been good at following orders, especially when I find them morally reprehensible. He tore apart international management. Over time, I think you will find a new sense of strength and solidity for having taken such a strong and public stand on your moral convictions, and for having stayed true to yourself. Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis wants a jury to hear evidence he claims will prove the Church of Scientology is behind the rape lawsuit he faces at trial next month. You want to rebut her accusations, do it, and do it in the strongest terms possible but that kind of character assassination is unconscionable. Haggis, the "Crash" writer and director, was a member of the church for more than three decades before leaving in 2009 over its refusal to condemn one chapter's statement of support for Proposition 8, a California ballot measure to de-legalize gay marriage. Haggis, who is also the co-founder of Artists for Peace and Justice, has since been very vocal on his thoughts of Scientology. How can they legally split up families - separate parents from children - if one or both parents do not agree to it?? Bottom line: Once Haggis admitted that he lied about his story, he had no credibility. The resignation letter to help you paul haggis letter of resignation letter. Historical facts are still facts, change - sometimes to the better - is also a fact of human civilization. From what I've heard, he's actually a very kind and intelligent man who could do a lot of good in the world if he didn't have his hands tied by the 'powers that be' in the 'church' of Scientology. He said they would catch him and drag him back. In a lengthy resignation letter leaked to the. I am only ashamed that I waited this many months to act. I have wondered over and over if David Miscavige humiliated and hazed Tommy Davis while Tommy was working with him. His technical alterations include the destruction of training, the re-definition of instant reads and FNs, violating the "No-Interference Zone" Policy for those on OT VII (with unnecessary sec checks every 6 months) resulting in unworkability. in the first place? ", "While I have not been an active member for many years, I found much of what I learned to be very helpful, and I still apply it in my daily life. Sadly, for humanity at large to embrace this simple truth would be like expecting intellectual discourse from a field mouse. While I am no great believer in resumes and awards, this is what you would have discovered: * Founder, Artists For Peace and Justice, I just hope that some of Mr Haggis' integrity rubs off on some of his fellow celebrities. The entire letter toof all peoplecreepy Church spokescreature Tommy Davis is below, but here are the highlights: Haggis has been asking the church to resign their support of Proposition 8. 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