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. Leah Remini is pictured inset on October 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Confessionals are not used to extort money idiot. Scientology has claimed that their high-profile defectors hold personal grudges against them for demotions and other bureaucratic failings. 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. Step one, as always, is to throw the bums out and get some honest leadership. as well as other partner offers and accept our. The Catholic church is consistent, and failures in society do not change truth. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. I don't have any problems with gay people or their life style. *Ethel Levitt Award for Humanitarian Service Levitt & Quinn Historical facts are still facts, change - sometimes to the better - is also a fact of human civilization. A priest would go to jail before revealing secrets from the confessional, no matter what the cost to himself or his church. This totally illogical crazy cult needs to be exposed and let to die a quick and very public death as soon as possible. . He told me he was on the run from the Church and that he was afraid for his life. 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 . There will always be divisions over policy, but the human rights violations he mentions are real, and they simply must stop. resignation from Scientology, Haggis wrote an open letter, Haggis spoke on her departure in a letter, calling her exit "brave. spouse It was a terrible time. Davis told Haggis that "heads would roll" over this about ten months ago. Haggis found this, apparently, to be the first in a series of straws that broke a 35 year-old camel's back. And in it I saw you deny the church's policy of disconnection. On September 2, Oscar-winning filmmaker and former Scientologist Paul Haggis wrote an e-mail to Showbiz 411 confirming the auditing took place. Even that, you decided not to publish. "Say what you will about them now," writes Haggis, "[but] these were staunch defenders of the church, including Mike Rinder, the church's official spokesman for 20 years!" Another name Hollywood name, who was with Scientology for 35 years, is Paul Haggis, a screenwriter, director, and producer. Hard to really know, but perhaps the Christian social message might have been a appealing alternative to the morals of the day (that's still true for some of us). suppressive No matter what I say as a spiritual leader, it is always tested against what I actually do or if it truly of benefit. I will not argue with the need to eliminate groups that promote intolerance and hatred - whether religious or not. Perhaps if you had done a little more research on me, the church's senior management wouldn't have dismissed those concerns quite so cavalierly. Haggis is currently standing trial in a civil lawsuit concerning a rape allegation. The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. You can read what I had to say about this back in January 2018 Concerning Paul Haggis. I hope your letter of resignation reaches many people and finally gets the message that this so-called Church is full of the worst kind of misguided teachings. 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. hide Even that, you decided not to publish. ", "And so, after writing this letter, I am fully aware that some of my friends may choose to no longer associate with me, or in some cases work with me," Haggis goes on later in his letter. "If you do away with ALL religion, you do away with concern and charity for those you don't know. I think the other reasons Mr Haggis gives make more sense as to why one would leave any church or organization. "Mr. Haggis had a disagreement with the church that went beyond having anything to do with the church," Davis told ABCNews.com. chairman No action was forthcoming. I had my disagreements, but I dealt with them internally. The Scene: Pete (Haggis) and Lightnin (Rathbun) in conversation with co-conspirators. Haggis also asserted that the church "ordered" his wife, actress Deborah Rennard, to "disconnect from her parents because of something absolutely trivial they supposedly did twenty-five years ago when they resigned from the church. "the same face that denied the policy of disconnection". cult Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. I refused to do so. 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. Haggis for years falsely claimed he split with the Church because it would not take a position on Californias incendiary Proposition 8 campaign in 2008 regarding same-sex marriageknowing the Church would never take a stand on such a political issue. 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. I saw the organization -- with all its warts, growing pains and problems -- as an underdog. Shouldn't the test as to whether a spiritual philosophy or religion is beneficial be that it actually progresses one spiritually? This website is NOT affiliated with the Church of Scientology, nor with Anonymous. for whatever the reason. All those years of indoctrination by the priest and nuns in Catholic school took their toll on me. I can see this in any religion, especially when the followers are so devout and the religion itself is shrouded in such secrecy as Scientology, Church of Mormon, etc. Where does the redefining end? And it's incredibly damning to them. I would dearly love to be honest with everyone concerned, but I can't. But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. That was my last brush. we love the sinner and hate the sin. 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. - marketing the work of artisans from the poorest countries in the world, yager Listing the date is important because your . hidden I heard the same voice that professed outrage at our support of Proposition 8, who promised to correct it, and did nothing. * Fundraiser, NPH (Our Little Brothers) for the children of the slums of Haiti Oscar winning director/writer Paul Haggis defended Remini in an open letter published in The Hollywood Reporter. And for our side at least, "Civil" is used in the most eloquent, non-violent sense of the word. If you redefine marriage for gay couples, why not includes polygamists or other variations? June 22, 2022 2:32 PM PT. Scientology spokesman Davis denied Haggis' claims that the church or its San Diego chapter had supported Proposition 8. He registered his distaste for the church's stances on homosexuality via phone calls and letters. He also had a raft of celebs ready to give him credibility. abuses They left me dumbstruck and horrified. Religions have been used to allow some to control the masses, and for the most part are male dominated. ), and wanted to add a few thoughts Copyright 2008. "The church doesn't tell people who they should and shouldn't be connected with. As a former Catholic, I can tell you, Harkus, that once your mind is freed, you can see that the Church had a corrupt history. He said they would catch him and drag him back. assault Some people like pickles, some like cucumbers. I find it amazing how a person will talk about 'tolerance' and then talk down other groups from 'other religions'. *Artistic Freedom Award City of West Hollywood 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". By Christie D'Zurilla Staff Writer. Mr. Haggis, Bravo and Kudos on finally terminating your long time association with this dreadful, hateful and misguiding organization. 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 Wright's subsequent book. Loren, as I said, please re-read the letter. Scientology is now in a state of Civil War. 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. 0:00. Screenwriter . With Paul Haggis, everything is calculated. chairman Independence, unfettered knowledge, freedom of thought etc. 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." Or at least in the application of the religion or philosophy. dianetics We all know this policy exists. Yet the CoS needs media coverage of their "deeds" - this has always sickened me somewhat. * Member, Citizens Commission on Human Rights Academy Award winning screenwriter Paul Haggis has penned an opus of a different kind: an open letter supporting actress Leah Remini's decision to break with the Church of Scientology. *Signis Award, Venezia, World Catholic Association Awards for outspoken support of Civil and Human Rights: * Valentine Davies Award Writers Guild of America John ended up doing a couple of years in Sea Org as well and I didn't see him for about five years. Well, luckily I have never held myself up to be anyones role model. Then comes another bomb: Haggis' wife cut off contact with her parents when they defected from the church. assaulted "I refused to do so. We care about them and do not wish to be labeled "enemies"--because we aren't. This was my state of mind when I was online doing research and chanced upon an interview clip with you on CNN. This is really very arrogant of scientologists to think this way. 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. I've never been good at following orders, especially when I find them morally reprehensible. Haggis wrote a letter expressing his misgivings about the church, which was later leaked to the press. Correct, however, protestants do not have confessionals. He tore apart international management. To see you lie so easily, I am afraid I had to ask myself: what else are you lying about? In order to contain a potential 'PR flap' you allowed our sponsorship of Proposition 8 to stand. *ALMA Award National Council of Latino Civil Rights Tom Cruise could learn a lot from this gentleman On Friday night, Tommy huffed out of the ABC Nightline interview in front of four million viewers. 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