Haggis, whose 2005 film Crash won two Oscars, said that he could no longer remain part "of an organisation where gay-bashing was tolerated". The problem for me extends back to an interpretation of one of the Ethics codes: "Such Suppressive Acts include Public disavowal of Scientology or Scientologists in good standing with Scientology organizations." Have you read it? abortions From an early age, Haggis was exposed to playwriting and theater production. That's the kind of integrity I thought we had, but obviously the standard in this church is far lower the public relations representative can reveal secrets to the press if the management feels justified. I openly and vigorously defended the church when ever it was criticized, as I railed against the kind of intolerance that I believed was directed against it. * Working Board Member, Environmental Media Association 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. That was my last brush. *Image Award NAACP Furthermore, Haggis saw Davis' interview on CNN, when Davis denied the existence of a "disconnection" policy in which the church orders members to cut non-members out of their lives, as they pose some kind of negative threat towards the work of the church in members' lives. Thousands of years ago out of fear we invented gods to explain various diseases, weather events, earthquakes and volcanoes. The director's former publicist, Haleigh Breest, said he raped her in December 2013, which led to a $9 million lawsuit against the "Crash" director. He also said he hoped it would "open the eyes" of those still with the church and help them "get out.". After verifying it's authenticity with his source, Marty decided to publish it so that the import of the issues it covers are fully aired and considered by readers. 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. 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Scientology is now in a state of Civil War. I can think of no other word. ", "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. Exactly pursuant to Hubbard policy on what you do with enemies. "Scientology has been taken over by a self-appointed dictator, David Miscavige, who has turned the Creed of the Church of Scientology, the Code of a Scientologist, and the Credo of a True Group Member on their heads and instituted the virtual practice of Reverse (Black) Dianetics" Learn More iscientology.orgScientology Reviews Free and Able The Truth RundownMike Rinder's Blog Friends of L. Ron Hubbard SaveScientology.com RediscoverScientology.com Karen de la Carriere Spiritual Freedom Zone A Guide for the DisillusionedGerman Independents SuperPower fraud. as well as other partner offers and accept our. I told you I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated. As Rathbun tells it: So he [Haggis] says, By October, Marty Rathbun got a hold of the letter. Well, I actually have an email of 23 August, two months earlier, where Im already talking with Paul Haggis.Not only do I have the letter, but Im getting detailed meticulous instructions about how to present it deceptively to media contacts that Ive established.Paul Haggis consulted with me every step of the way, on how he should position this and how he should do this.. 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. And for those that have had questions about Scientology before, Haggis' letter proves to reveal some interesting facts from someone once on the inside, and while we see some of it in HBO's Going Clear, there's a bit more when you look at the entire document. The church has maintained it took no stance on the measure. How dare you use private information in order to label someone an "adulteress?" November 10, 2022, 1:55 PM. Oscar winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis ( Crash, Million Dollar Baby) has penned a long letter to a Scientology official in which he outlines the reasons why he's breaking ties with the cult. ", "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. Steven Hirsch. 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 Leah Remini to leave the religion as well. * Board Member, Center For The Advancement of Non-Violence In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology. Ive attached our email correspondence. assaulted 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. And that is when I read the recent articles in the St. Petersburg Times. *ALMA Award National Council of Latino Civil Rights Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Must be very satisfying. It is still hard for me to believe. * Member and supporter, Death Penalty Focus It took some serious planning and the help of an long time, high ranking member of Scientology, who made it her mission to "deprogram" everyone she could convinced to leave.My brother was one of the lucky ones, but he still suffers much fallout to this day, over 30 years later, not able to regain his sense of self esteem or balance in his life. Check out the website included. Maybe DM should send Heber next time. Here are some powerful and eye-opening quotes from Haggis' letter to Davis: "I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated. *Creative Integrity Award Multicultural Motion Picture Association I agree. I didn't have to search for verification I didn't have to look any further than my own home. Every time a fresh scandal breaks out about this secretive and exploitative organization, I am reminded of Glenn. Yet the CoS needs media coverage of their "deeds" - this has always sickened me somewhat. Highlighting Management Skills From Retail On Resume UPDATE: The Church of Scientology has reached out to Bustle, stating: "The accusations made in the film are entirely false and alleged without ever asking the Church.". "The church doesn't tell people who they should and shouldn't be connected with. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Haggis is currently standing trial in a civil lawsuit concerning a rape allegation. . But Haggis' most well-known letter was the one that he wrote to Davis to announce his departure from the Church. Even that, you decided not to publish. I have never pretended to be the best Scientologist, but I openly and vigorously defended the church whenever it was criticized, as I railed against the kind of intolerance that I believed was directed against it. Another name Hollywood name, who was with Scientology for 35 years, is Paul Haggis, a screenwriter, director, and producer. * Fundraiser, NPH (Our Little Brothers) for the children of the slums of Haiti 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. 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. 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 carefully read all of your rebuttals, I watched every video where you presented the church's position, I listened to all your arguments ever word. The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. On September 2, Oscar-winning filmmaker and former Scientologist Paul Haggis wrote an e-mail to Showbiz 411 confirming the auditing took place. sociopath Haggis false story served as the opening anecdote and linchpin for a 2011 article in The New Yorker by anti-Scientology author Lawrence Wright, and Wrights subsequent book. assault It doesn't suit your argument to twist Haggis' words to fit it. The bottom then fell out of the Haggis lie when Mark Marty Rathbun, anti-Scientologist and former guru to both Paul Haggis and Leah Remini, broke his silence on the matter in 2017 to reveal that he and Haggis had orchestrated Haggis departure story and there is no truth whatsoever to the Haggis account. But then again, Remini also proudly boasted that she refused to vet the credibility of her subjects, and that A&Es attorneys let her get away with it. Frankly, I had to look no further than your refusal to denounce the church's anti-gay stance, and the indefensible actions, and inactions, of those who condone this behavior within the organization. "Although it caused her terrible personal pain, my wife broke off all contact with them" for a year and a half, Haggis wrote. * Member and fundraiser, Environment California and CalPirg That's not ancient history, Tommy. "Mr. Haggis had a disagreement with the church that went beyond having anything to do with the church," Davis told ABCNews.com. "It worked with Leah Leah Remini, she was still in," Haggis said. At the time of Larrys article and book I withheld the fact that Marty had reached out to me by email.I withheld that information from Larry Wright. Not that Larry Wright would have cared: Paul Haggis served his purpose for Wright, who did no fact checking. "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. Then one day he showed up in New Jersey and met me at work. 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. He created the acclaimed, if short-lived, CBS series EZ Streets which the New York Times cited as one of the most influential shows of all time, noting, that without it there would be no Sopranos.. We're for civil rights for all people. money No action was forthcoming. Alas, with religions out there, those seekers may not easily find the path to your person wisdom. SCARY - very scary! 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. 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. "Meet the abusive individual who turned Scientology into a cult, doesn't practice the religion himself, has refused auditing for 19 years, won't even do a course in Scientology. I am only ashamed that I waited this many months to act. ponzi I can think of no other word. I noticed. Historical facts are still facts, change - sometimes to the better - is also a fact of human civilization. "I can think of no other word. Not that any of that would matter to Leah Remini, who featured Paul Haggis and his discredited, false narrative on Aftermath three months later. From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. *Prism Award Entertainment Industries Council The Paul Haggis Lie Smoking-gun evidence has long exposed Haggis' lies, from his sham "resignation" from the Church of Scientology to his latest conspiracy theory. Hi. Paul Haggis renounces, secret-spills on Scientology In an email to Showbiz 411 published Sunday, the Oscar winner confirmed that he met Boniadi three years ago while he was looking. "You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. At some point it became evident that you did not value my concerns about the church's tacit support of an amendment that violated the civil rights of so many of our citizens. This was my state of mind when I was online doing research and chanced upon an interview clip with you on CNN. - marketing the work of artisans from the poorest countries in the world, chairman ), and wanted to add a few thoughts Copyright 2008. 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. and less to do with "Myth of the empty tomb." During my twenties and early thirties I studied and received a great deal of counseling. To see these great human beings so misguided - especially about other faiths (Christian "Protestant", Catholic, etc) - what they are taught breeds hate, distrust all the things the CoS supposedly abhors. He became hostile, suspicious, depressed. When compassion is your only passion, only then are you free. *Humanitas Prize (2) Humanitas Haggis said he wrote the letter so the world at large would know he had left the religion and so that others wouldn't be recruited to join Scientology based on his involvement. On the other hand, if someone's definition of "goodness" is NOT cast in stone, then the religious sources offer answers that might be useful to a seeker. You could publicly state that it doesnt exist? And it's incredibly damning to them. 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. It wasn't a cult, said the new CAN website -- a website owned and operated by scientology. - supporting Human Rights in Central America You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. Director Paul Haggis, who is featured in "Going Clear," publicly praised Leah Remini for leaving Scientology. After two years of this rank exploitation, he jumped off the Steel Bridge and drowned in the Willamette. ". I had my disagreements, but I dealt with them internally. Awards for outspoken support of Civil and Human Rights: * Valentine Davies Award Writers Guild of America Two Weapon Fighting Attack Of Opportunity Penalty. You could publicly state that it doesn't exist? And you could laugh at the question as if it was a joke? If you redefine marriage for gay couples, why not includes polygamists or other variations? ", "I hereby resign my membership in the Church of Scientology. I hereby resign my membership in the Church of Scientology. Hey Lioness! - sponsoring schools, an orphanage and a children's hospital in the slums of Haiti Representatives for Remini did not immediately return Insider's request for comment. I have to believe that if they knew what I now know, they too would be horrified. Never, in its long history, has the Catholic Church extorted money in the Confessional. Better type something else nasty before they come and put you back in the straight jacket. Paul Haggis testified his resignation letter from Scientology helped Leah Remini leave the church. I saw the organization -- with all its warts, growing pains and problems -- as an underdog. I told you I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated. I find it amazing how a person will talk about 'tolerance' and then talk down other groups from 'other religions'. (Introduction to Scientology Ethics;Ch 12 The Scientology Justice Codes and Their Application). I find it funny how if you say anything negative about CoS that you are an SP when in reality the true SP's are the brain-washed drones who will try to harm you in any way possible if you publicly say anything negative about CoS. Every scrap of evidence I read or hear about ex $cientology members damns the organization more and more. Some walk, some fly. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I called and wrote and implored you, as the official spokesman of the church, to condemn their actions. I refused to do so. secretly. These accusations were made by top international executives who had devoted most of their lives to the church. And it's incredibly damning to them. Dave, back up what you say with facts. Silence is consent, Tommy. Accusing the Roman Catholic Church to "use confessionals to extort money" is crazy. 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. From rape accusations to his invented narrative of leaving the Church. Jones earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance in the film. "I felt if I sent it to my friends. 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. It's about not living in a glass house. *EMA Green Seal Award EMA I find that scientologists are VERY ignorant about other religions and condemn other religions without knowing any facts. An answer to the corrupt monopoly of Scientology. And it did. All Rights Reserved. We don't know anybody by that name." * Co-Founder, BrandAid Foundation and BrandAid Project I recommend you write a screenplay and direct it yourself on all these abuses. Not that different from any other religion. 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. But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. Haggis directorial follow-up to Crash was In the Valley of Elah which he wrote, directed, and produced, for Warner Independent Pictures. Who you get in bed with is STILL a choice, as is all behavior. So, I am now painfully aware that you might see this an attack and just as easily use things I have confessed over the years to smear my name. The Scene: Pete (Haggis) and Lightnin (Rathbun) in conversation with co-conspirators. Look at the whacknut uniforms the elite Scientologists are forced to wear. Lies are lies- and unless you have first-hand knowledge of such extortion- I'd zip it, if I were you. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Ps. 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. Excuse me? 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. Paul Haggis, the Canadian-born writer, director, and producer best known for the Oscar-winning Best Picture Crash, was arrested on Sunday in the southern Italian city of Ostuni.The New York Times . I think of all the children they could have fed or clothed - all on their own, in one afternoon. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. All those years of indoctrination by the priest and nuns in Catholic school took their toll on me. ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY, Scientology, It's Computer Division & The Sci Fi Ancient Kingdom of Chug, Valeska Paris: Scientology Freewinds Ship ~~ Prisoner for 12 Years, Paul Haggis Resigns from Church of Scientology. "During my twenties and early thirties, I studied and received a great deal of counseling. I think the other reasons Mr Haggis gives make more sense as to why one would leave any church or organization. In January 2018, Haggis was . 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. Internationally, he is renowned for a number of film achievements. His resignation letter has been widely circulated. Haggis was deathly afraid Rathbun might reveal the truth to Wright and expose the crusading image as a farce, as Rathbun notes in recalling their conversation: He [Haggis] said Look, for the sake of my image with my daughters, can you please avoid telling Larry Wright that you were the personthat you prompted me?. ET. So I'm the result of both hate crimes against gay people and disconnection policy. 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. Paul Haggis is pictured on June 9, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. Jury deadlocked. Well, luckily I have never held myself up to be anyones role model. Religions have been used to allow some to control the masses, and for the most part are male dominated. It's the same sad stories all over again. supporting art and music in public schools We care about them and do not wish to be labeled "enemies"--because we aren't. We love them. An elite coterie obscenely enriched by the efforts of others. A jury found filmmaker Paul Haggis liable in a sexual assault case that was brought forward by a former publicist who alleged he raped her after a movie premiere in 2013. They left me dumbstruck and horrified. You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. When asked what went wrong with Glenn Gallagher, Portland's Church of Scientology representatives said, "Glenn who? suppression * Member, Citizens Commission on Human Rights He said they would catch him and drag him back. Awards for outspoken support of Civil and Human Rights: * Valentine Davies Award Writers Guild of America for bringing honor and dignity to writers everywhere *Bill of Rights Award American Civil Liberties Union *Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award Leadership Conference on Civil Rights *Peace & Justice Award Office of the Americas, presented by Daniel Ellsberg *Signis Award, Venezia, World Catholic Association *ALMA Award National Council of Latino Civil Rights *Ethel Levitt Award for Humanitarian Service Levitt & Quinn *Prism Award Entertainment Industries Council *Humanitas Prize (2) Humanitas *Legacy Award, for Artistic and Humanitarian Achievement *Environmental Media Award EMA *EMA Green Seal Award EMA *Image Award NAACP *Creative Integrity Award Multicultural Motion Picture Association *EDGE Awards (2) Entertainment Industries Council *Artistic Freedom Award City of West Hollywood *Catholics in Media Award Catholics in Media Associates. After 35 years as a Scientologist . 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. The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. 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. 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. for whatever the reason. Please don't make blanket statements about groups you don't know and good luck in your journey through life. After 35 years in Scientology, after seeing the terrible damage caused to his family by disconnects", after the "morally reprehensible" orders, after lie after lie after lie, he finally had enough of them when he didn't like their stance ongay marriage? So: this ought to be interesting to watch play out, no? This totally illogical crazy cult needs to be exposed and let to die a quick and very public death as soon as possible. I was left feeling outraged, and frankly, more than a little stupid. These were not the claims made by outsiders looking to dig up dirt against us. To see you lie so easily, I am afraid I had to ask myself: what else are you lying about? The resignation letter to help you paul haggis letter of resignation letter. pregnant family Scientology spokesman Davis denied Haggis' claims that the church or its San Diego chapter had supported Proposition 8. Haggis wrote a letter expressing his misgivings about the church, which was later leaked to the press. Isn't the proof in the pudding? The Self destruction of Scientology, the Iron fist and dark heart, what sustainability? How can they legally split up families - separate parents from children - if one or both parents do not agree to it?? Be creative, come up with a different type of union that provides the same rights for gay couples. 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. donations I refuse to consent.". I had my disagreements, but I dealt with them internally. We realize that the PR coming out of DM's office is terrible, and Scientology will be splitting into two sects soon. yager In any case, I applaud Mr. Haggis' decision to leave his church. "The church's refusal to denounce the action of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly," Haggis wrote. We're a minority, we don't discriminate. ..H. Praise for Paul Haggis. * Board Member and fundraiser, Hollywood Education and Literacy Project Representatives for Remini did not immediately return Insider's request for comment. *Catholics in Media Award Catholics in Media Associates. An opportunist who describes himself as a "bullying selfish prick" and who cheated on his former wife with dozens of women, Haggis was sued for rape in December of 2017 and arrested for . I got out form the S.O. And though it may seem small by comparison, I was truly disturbed to see you provide private details from confessionals to the press in an attempt to embarrass and discredit the executives who spoke out. 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. Haggis isn't the first celebrity from the Church of Scientology to break with the faith. Haggis views the church's actions as "cowardly," and thus, after thirty-five years of membership, is resigning. In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology. There will always be divisions over policy, but the human rights violations he mentions are real, and they simply must stop. He registered his distaste for the church's stances on homosexuality via phone calls and letters. Discover what people really say about all things Scientology. I saw the organization with all its warts, growing pains and problems as an underdog. You also destroy the most fertile source of ethics". sexual His letter . 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. 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! I knew Jim Jones, and he also practiced disconnection, confessions, sleep dep, and physical abuse to defend his liturgy. 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 ____". Good on you Paul Haggis! It sounds like a place that takes advantage of its members and doesn't allow for any disagreement. 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