I just hope that some of Mr Haggis' integrity rubs off on some of his fellow celebrities. I do hope Tommy Davis sorts himself out. Ten months passed. The fact that the Mormon Church drew all the fire, that no one noticed, doesn't matter. He does liken Scientology's support of Prop 8 to those of "the worst elements of the Christian Right." I feel very sorry for him, especially with such an unsupportive mother. 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. * Fundraiser, El Rescate Human Rights for El Salvador ". Some stop by and smell the roses. * Working Board Member, Environmental Media Association Most recently, Haggis and his partner Michael Nozik formed Hwy 61 Films, based at United Artists. Another name Hollywood name, who was with Scientology for 35 years, is Paul Haggis, a screenwriter, director, and producer. Haggis wrote a letter expressing his misgivings about the church, which was later leaked to the press. porn 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. 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. It wasn't a cult, said the new CAN website -- a website owned and operated by scientology. The Dialogue: The best way to get this story out is for you to call your contacts. And so it wentwith Haggis stage managing his surprise exit from the religion. There are no gods. But what happens when you are an adult - and someone of power like a city council member, senator or other influential entity? 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. Paul Haggis' resignation letter, which was leaked to the press, denounced the church's support for Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California. ", "The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. I would respect his stance more if he were consistent. Anyone who was around knows that the beatings occurred. Now if all "religious" people (Christian, Muslim, etc, etc) could just take the leap of knowledge ([. You want to rebut her accusations, do it, and do it in the strongest terms possible but that kind of character assassination is unconscionable. How are things in the rubber room? 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.. Names like Tom Cruise and John Travolta have long been attached to Hollywood's connection with Scientology. - supporting peace and justice initiatives around the world Be creative, come up with a different type of union that provides the same rights for gay couples. * Fundraiser, PAVA Aid and Human Rights in Guatemala. It was a terrible time. "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. 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.. Haggis found this, apparently, to be the first in a series of straws that broke a 35 year-old camel's back. I've read the whole thread up to this point, and just wanna say, I'm a huge fan of you! But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. All those years of indoctrination by the priest and nuns in Catholic school took their toll on me. Listing the date is important because your . 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. It's the fundamental human right for someone to decide who they are and are not going to be in communication with.". How can they legally split up families - separate parents from children - if one or both parents do not agree to it?? June 22, 2022 2:32 PM PT. I will argue that there is a distinct difference between "Christian belief system" and "religion". * Board Member and fundraiser, Hollywood Education and Literacy Project I can think of no other word. No one's sins are ever 'outed' to the world. Prior to Leah Remini's break from Scientology this summer, Paul Haggis was arguably the most high-profile and outspoken celeb to resign from the organization. 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. Haggis' publicist said the director does not plan to comment further on the matter. Also, indulgences are a grey area and very, very often misinterpreted. The Catholic church is consistent, and failures in society do not change truth. I'm not condemning those who wish to belong to any specific religion. 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. This was my state of mind when I was online doing research and chanced upon an interview clip with you on CNN. I have always considered the current operation a mind control program, with militaristic overtones. -- ThoughtfulClick here to follow Marty's daily updates and what his readers have to say. But a friend from high school, who was with us last night, later moved to San Francisco, where his brother was in Sea Org. In response to Oh, really. Cost them their jobs. ), and wanted to add a few thoughts Copyright 2008. Haggis, who is also the co-founder of Artists for Peace and Justice, has since been very vocal on his thoughts of Scientology. This was the only way an unemployed high school grad like himself could pay for the multi-thousand dollar "auditing courses," which they convinced him would make everything clear. After 35 years as a Scientologist . Correction: November 2, 2022 A previous version of this story inaccurately referred to the reason Paul Haggis left the Church of Scientology. Look at the whacknut uniforms the elite Scientologists are forced to wear. In a lengthy resignation letter leaked to the. On September 2, Oscar-winning filmmaker and former Scientologist Paul Haggis wrote an e-mail to Showbiz 411 confirming the auditing took place. There are a million shades of gray. public That people could fanatically embrace the Christian Myth, based on the Jewish life and Roman death of the historical Jesus from Nazareth, makes it not so far-fetched to understand how they could fall for the L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology myths. Paul Haggis. And theyve never molested children either I suppose; tithing used to be more than just a suggestion "(Christians) use confessionals to extort money." Leah Remini is pictured inset on October 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. how did he fall for this b.s. In the letter, Haggis spends a lot of time speaking on Proposition 8 and intolerance, as it was at the forefront of discussion in California at the time. I can think of no other word. Representatives for Remini did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment on Wednesday. *Environmental Media Award EMA Well, luckily I have never held myself up to be anyone's role model. And the list goes on" Learn More thoughtful 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. *Artistic Freedom Award City of West Hollywood Frankly, I had to look no further than your refusal to denounce the churchs anti-gay stance, and the indefensible actions, and inactions, of those who condone this behavior within the organization. They had him on the corner of Salmon and Broadway all day, every day, in all kinds of weather like a robot for Scientology. That's not ancient history, Tommy. Religions have been used to allow some to control the masses, and for the most part are male dominated. And many dozens of fundraisers and salons at our home on behalf of Human and Civil Rights, the Environment, the Peace Movement, Education, Justice and Equality. By The Associated Press. 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 . How gullible can people be? You can read what I had to say about this back in January 2018 Concerning Paul Haggis. When compassion is your only passion, only then are you free. Screenwriter Paul Haggis is a living lie. 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. pregnant I agree. Stay up to date with what you want to know. 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. Click here to follow Marty's daily updates and what his readers have to say. 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! Thank you for your courage despite the personal pain it may cause you. Search for "sleep deprivation" and you'll see numerous articles on the subject. Director Paul Haggis's Sexual-Assault Trial Is Underway. I refuse to consent. Marty hopes that the author of the letter will understand that by publishing the letter we mean no disrespect. The church has maintained it took no stance on the measure. Same thing in Scientology. Sorry, but you do not have the right to post comments. This website is a simple answer to those who tried to monopolize and corporatize spiritual freedom: An open gateway dedicated to helping people move up to higher levels of awareness and ability under their own steam. The point is this is a huge blow to David Miscavige, at least he's still got Tom Cruise fooled. We do not "disconnect" from family or friends who are gay. 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. This is the beginning of real spiritual exploration to my mind. The root problem is the concept of religion itself. At some point it became evident that you did not value my concerns about the churchs tacit support of an amendment that violated the civil rights of so many of our citizens. I am quietly just not doing anything anymore and trying to avoid communication from orgs. Tommy, if only a fraction of these accusations are true, we are talking about serious, indefensible human and civil rights violations. Ps. Priests have gone to prison to defend the secrecy of the Confessional. ET. tommy I will not argue with the need to eliminate groups that promote intolerance and hatred - whether religious or not. "I will always take their calls, as I always took yours. Not that different from any other religion. However, I have finally come to the conclusion that I can no longer be a part of this group. In a resignation letter. It can only do good--that is the sort of person you appear to me. events 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. Paul Haggis testified his resignation letter from Scientology helped Leah Remini leave the church. 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. Two of Haggis' four children are gay. 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. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. 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. Then one day he showed up in New Jersey and met me at work. Paul Haggis Resigns from Church of Scientology www May 5th, 2018 - Prob with religion are the people to much power given to few . 1:26. reverse Ps. What we have learned about our world and the entire universe, and our insignificant place in it, should tell any "thinking" person highly educated or not, that religions as we know them are all a bunch of crap. He also helped pen Casino Royale, which garnered considerable acclaim for reinvigorating the James Bond spy franchise and has written the screenplay for the next Bond production Quantum of Solace.. * Board Member and fundraiser, The Christic Institute One personal having the courage to do what you did can cause an entire shaky house of cards to changeor fall. That's just more BS persecution coming from those who wish to tear down the Catholic church. Haggis, whose 2005 film Crash won two Oscars, said that he could no longer remain part "of an organisation where gay-bashing was tolerated". Where in the world do you get that confessionals are used to extort money???!! Thank you Paul for standing up for what you believe in. The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. *Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award Leadership Conference on Civil Rights The sleep deprivation and other abuses. The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. You promised action. A group of decent people mislead, betrayed and controlled by their management. 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. hide 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. In any case, I applaud Mr. Haggis' decision to leave his church. To win at any cost, costs a lot. marty With his resignation from Scientology, Haggis wrote an open letter to Tommy Davis, the former head of the Church of Scientology's Celebrity Centre International. Paul Haggis Resigns from Church of Scientology Friday, 23 October 2009 22:57 Paul Haggis is the Academy award winning filmmaker who, in 2006, became the first screenwriter, since 1950, to write two Best Film Oscar winners back-to-back - "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) directed by Clint Eastwood, and "Crash" (2005) which he himself directed. 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. Lies are lies- and unless you have first-hand knowledge of such extortion- I'd zip it, if I were you. I refuse to consent. Those who do cut off gay family members or friends are detestable, and not doing so because of God. "The church of scientology in San Diego was put on a Web site supporting Proposition 8 falsely and I had our name taken off of it," Davis said. trafficking "If you do away with ALL religion, you do away with concern and charity for those you don't know. *Peace & Justice Award Office of the Americas, presented by Daniel Ellsberg 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. But given how many former top-level executives have said these things are true, it is hard to believe it is all lies. 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. Shocking, unbiased consumer reviews covering every Scientology book, lecture, course, auditing level, organization and program more than 300 in all. However, I have finally come to the conclusion that I can no longer be a part of this group. Davis told Haggis that "heads would roll" over this about ten months ago. Not that any of that would matter to Leah Remini, who featured Paul Haggis and his discredited, false narrative on, Mark Rathbun Calls Out Paul Haggis False Tale, as Told by Alex Gibney, Church of Scientology International. Two Weapon Fighting Attack Of Opportunity Penalty. 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. 0:00. I attended 2 years of Catholic High School and wrote a paper for religion class about "buying forgiveness" and the dangers it presents - and got kicked out of school for my troubles. Within Canada, Paul Haggis may be best known as the creator of the popular TV series Due South, which earned him six Gemini Awards including two for Best Dramatic Series. While I am no great believer in resumes and awards, this is what you would have discovered: * Founder, Artists For Peace and Justice, - sponsoring schools, an orphanage and a childrens hospital in the slums of Haiti * Co-Founder, BrandAid Foundation and BrandAid Project - marketing the work of artisans from the poorest countries in the world, * Board Member, Office of The Americas - supporting peace and justice initiatives around the world * Board Member, Center For The Advancement of Non-Violence * Member and active supporter, Amnesty International * Member, Presidents Council, Defenders of Wildlife * Member and fundraiser, Environment California and CalPirg * Member and Award Recipient, American Civil Liberties Union * Member and supporter, Death Penalty Focus * Member and supporter, Equality For All * Fundraiser, NPH (Our Little Brothers) for the children of the slums of Haiti * Member, Citizens Commission on Human Rights * Patron with Honors, IAS And formerly: * Trustee, Religious Freedom Trust * Board Member and fundraiser, Hollywood Education and Literacy Project * Board Member and fundraiser, For The Arts, For Every Child supporting art and music in public schools * Board Member and fundraiser, The Christic Institute - supporting Human Rights in Central America * Founding Board Member, Earth Communication Office * Working Board Member, Environmental Media Association * Fundraiser, El Rescate Human Rights for El Salvador * Fundraiser, PAVA Aid and Human Rights in Guatemala. . Contributed to Lisa McPherson's demise. I didn't have to search for verification I didn't have to look any further than my own home. Check the stats. I've attached our email correspondence. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. A lot of us Mission Owners are looking for a way to be 100% independent of the Int Base, and corporate scientology. 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. After that, it could levy accusations about just about every other cult, while pretending scientology wasn't like them. An elite coterie obscenely enriched by the efforts of others. Good on you Paul Haggis! The fact that most scientologists working in the org are recruited right out of high school is the problem. During my twenties and early thirties I studied and received a great deal of counseling. But they didnt. When actress Leah Remini publicly defected from the Church in 2013, Haggis spoke on her departure in a letter, calling her exit "brave." WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE ANYONE? In January 2018, Haggis was . 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. scientologists It is still hard for me to believe. We care about them and do not wish to be labeled "enemies"--because we aren't. Mars Hill Church Wikipedia. ", "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. 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. In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology. 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. abuse Also still called constantly for "Events". "The church's refusal to denounce the action of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly," Haggis wrote. 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. Paul Haggis Resigns from Church of Scientology www May 5th, 2018 - Paul Haggis is the Academy award winning filmmaker who in 2006 became the first . From an early age, Haggis was exposed to playwriting and theater production. And formerly: However, I have finally come to the conclusion that I can no longer be a part of this group. are all things that scare religious organizations. 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. In his letter, Haggis said he is deeply disappointed with the church to which he has belonged for decades. And it's incredibly damning to them. A priest would go to jail before revealing secrets from the confessional, no matter what the cost to himself or his church. Jury deadlocked. This letter was published online by Marty Rathbun on his blog after he received a copy from a third party recipient of the letter. He tore apart international management. The best you offered was a weak and carefully worded press release, which praised the church's human rights record and took no responsibility. I will always take their calls, as I always took yours. I was left feeling outraged, and frankly, more than a little stupid. Awards for outspoken support of Civil and Human Rights: * Valentine Davies Award Writers Guild of America Holy Xenu! Haggis testified the sex act went on for 10 to 20 minutes before . 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 am not religious nor am I a member of a religious group but I don't understand why it's 'gay bashing' to define marriage in this way. Director Paul Haggis has already been the worst kind of publicity for the Church of Scientology, penning this letter in August 2009 in which he resigned from the group over its support of . In order to contain a potential PR flap you allowed our sponsorship of Proposition 8 to stand. No action was forthcoming. I wish I could tell you that they rang true. And that is when I read the recent articles in the St. Petersburg Times. Rathbun recounts in detail how Haggis manipulated and lied to the press concerning his letter of resignation, which was leaked in October 2009. sexual 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. Haggis is currently standing trial in a civil lawsuit concerning a rape allegation. -- from IMDb Mini Biography by: zkozlowski. Some people like pickles, some like cucumbers. Haggis directorial follow-up to Crash was In the Valley of Elah which he wrote, directed, and produced, for Warner Independent Pictures. Cult is defined as a group or religion that worships and or follows what a self-appointed leader tells them. I remember after the poor sap who was sued (the former CAN owner) had to give up CAN to the scientologist nutbags, CAN then became a new scientology tool. Most Catholics (even very wealthy ones) don't use them. 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. I can think of no other word. *ALMA Award National Council of Latino Civil Rights 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. With his resignation from Scientology, Haggis wrote an open letter to Tommy Davis, the former head of the Church of Scientology's Celebrity Centre International. He is co-founder of Artists for Peace and Justice, a working board member of EMA (The Environmental Media Association) as well as the advocacy group Office Of The Americas, among others. In September 2017, Remini and her Aftermath co-host, Mike Rinder, featured Haggis on their show. Yet the CoS needs media coverage of their "deeds" - this has always sickened me somewhat. * Member, Citizens Commission on Human Rights Perhaps if you had done a little more research on me, the churchs senior management wouldnt have dismissed those concerns quite so cavalierly. Thats not ancient history, Tommy. Back it up. Scientology has claimed that their high-profile defectors hold personal grudges against them for demotions and other bureaucratic failings. As we can see, the business of Scientology is now beginning to fail but the GATES OF HELL will NOT prevail against the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, although I admit evil has attempted, it will NEVER overpower the Blood of Christ. First, spokescreature Tommy Davis publicly flamed out on his prime time interview. 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