Thank you Paul for standing up for what you believe in. It was a terrible time. for whatever the reason. Far from being a principled decision by Haggis over gay rights, it was actually Rathbun who approached Haggis starting in June 2009 and coached him on how to make his exit and obtain maximal publicity. Step one, as always, is to throw the bums out and get some honest leadership. There will always be divisions over policy, but the human rights violations he mentions are real, and they simply must stop. These are two of. You could publicly state that it doesnt exist? In 2006, Haggis screenplay collaborations included the duo Clint Eastwood productions Flags of our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima, the latter earning him his third screenplay Oscar nomination. There are a million shades of gray. Search for "sleep deprivation" and you'll see numerous articles on the subject. If they are the "clear" ones -- do you really want to be "clear"? 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 refused to do so. 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. And it's incredibly damning to them. Marty hopes that the author of the letter will understand that by publishing the letter we mean no disrespect. The interview lasted maybe ten minutes it was just you and the newscaster. They left me dumbstruck and horrified. It wasn't a cult, said the new CAN website -- a website owned and operated by scientology. And he definitely has a point. Exactly pursuant to Hubbard policy on what you do with enemies. trafficking * Board Member, Office of The Americas ", "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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. * Board Member and fundraiser, Hollywood Education and Literacy Project Say what you will about them now, these were staunch defenders of the church, including Mike Rinder, the church's official spokesman for 20 years! Shine forth brave souls. He said most former Scientologists leave the religion quietly, but because he was a more well-known, he said he felt it was his duty to be public about his decision to cut ties with the church. Ive never been good at following orders, especially when I find them morally reprehensible. Sign up for notifications from Insider! yager He said they would catch him and drag him back. Church Board Member Resignation Letter Church Board Member Resignation Letter Form of Government Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Paul Haggis. 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. You inspire me, and I support you 100 percent. *Legacy Award, for Artistic and Humanitarian Achievement 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. * Member and active supporter, Amnesty International 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. 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. Podcast: Mike Rinder Talks to Jeffrey Augustine About His Bestselling New Book A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. HBO In the wake of Remini's break from Scientology, Haggis wrote an open letter. "IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE AS WE DO, YOU ARE ENEMIES! I was left feeling outraged, and frankly, more than a little stupid. 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. In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology. And for our side at least, "Civil" is used in the most eloquent, non-violent sense of the word. 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. *Environmental Media Award EMA Paul Haggis Pens Open Letter Praising Leah Remini's 'Brave' Break With Scientology. Davis apparently drew up a press release he showed to Haggis, which eventually got canned. ", "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 joined the Church of Scientology thirty-five years ago. *Peace & Justice Award Office of the Americas, presented by Daniel Ellsberg Obviously, Harkus was raised Catholic just like I was. And you could laugh at the question as if it was a joke? The organization says Wednesday that Haggis' resignation was accepted on Jan 4, one day before The Associated Press published accounts from three women alleging sexual misconduct by the. Stay up to date with what you want to know. I feel the need to defend Mr. Haggis. Is this Jonestown 2 in the making? First, spokescreature Tommy Davis publicly flamed out on his prime time interview. "It worked with Leah Leah Remini, she was still in," Haggis said. Paul Haggis; Church of Scientology; Haggis; Leah Remini; British Cuisine You said straight-out there was no such policy, that it did not exist. 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 . Mistrial. supporting art and music in public schools And it did. For over two decades he has written, directed and produced television shows such as thirtysomething and The Tracey Ullman Show, and also developed credits as a pup writer on many Norman Lear sitcoms. Haggis' legal team alleges the Church of Scientology, which he left, is behind the claim. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Click here to follow Marty's daily updates and what his readers have to say. I saw the organization -- with all its warts, growing pains and problems -- as an underdog. 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. I have to believe that if they knew what I now know, they too would be horrified. *Prism Award Entertainment Industries Council But they would MAKE you pay by saying if you didn't you wouldn't go through the pearly gates. Haggis was on Sunday detained in Italy on sexual assault . I saw the organization with all its warts, growing pains and problems as an underdog. You're all lemmings. 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. Not now. 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. Oct. 26 2009, Published 3:30 p.m. I can think of no other word. You got to commend Paul for having the guts to stand up and finally say "enough!" Ah Shelama - Myths are such irresitably fat squishy targets, aren't they? However, I have finally come to the conclusion that I can no longer be a part of this group. UPDATED with more testimony, 5:09 PM: Back on the witness stand Thursday, Paul Haggis denied sexually assaulting any of the four Jane Does who have testified in support of Haleigh Breest, the New Y The fact that most scientologists working in the org are recruited right out of high school is the problem. ", "That's not true. In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology. Funny how every 'disgruntled employee' is saying exactly the same thing, and the whole story checks out. It's about not living in a glass house. 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. I will always take their calls, as I always took yours. 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. OSA liars, the integrity is gone. Internationally, he is renowned for a number of film achievements. When I read your post, the great social architects of Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot come to mind, but I suspect you have something better. 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! 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. 1:26. I think the other reasons Mr Haggis gives make more sense as to why one would leave any church or organization. Maybe DM should send Heber next time. I just choose to not 'follow the rules' of any religious group. Tie them up in litigation and make it expensive for them. I just hope that some of Mr Haggis' integrity rubs off on some of his fellow celebrities. I refuse to consent. 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. 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. This is really very arrogant of scientologists to think this way. A priest would go to jail before revealing secrets from the confessional, no matter what the cost to himself or his church. It's the same sad stories all over again. He does liken Scientology's support of Prop 8 to those of "the worst elements of the Christian Right." *Ethel Levitt Award for Humanitarian Service Levitt & Quinn There are no gods. 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 . events A lot of us Mission Owners are looking for a way to be 100% independent of the Int Base, and corporate scientology. How can they legally split up families - separate parents from children - if one or both parents do not agree to it?? This is a lovely retired couple, never said a negative word about Scientology to me or anyone else I know hardly raving maniacs or enemies of the church. Contributed to Lisa McPherson's demise. When asked what went wrong with Glenn Gallagher, Portland's Church of Scientology representatives said, "Glenn who? We love them. Well, luckily I have never held myself up to be anyone's role model. * Board Member and fundraiser, For The Arts, For Every Child How absurd that anyone would even consider the concept of using confessionals to extort money. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. 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. Davis told Haggis that "heads would roll" over this about ten months ago. Paul Haggis, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who directed "Crash," has been living under a cloud since a woman sued him in civil court . "the same face that denied the policy of disconnection". I've attached our email correspondence. To see you lie so easily, I am afraid I had to ask myself: what else are you lying about? Do we all have to risk getting kicked out to get ethics in on DM and others who are enforcing his tyranny? NOT ALL ARE MEANT FOR ALL PEOPLE. After that, it could levy accusations about just about every other cult, while pretending scientology wasn't like them. In a lengthy resignation letter leaked to the. The point is this is a huge blow to David Miscavige, at least he's still got Tom Cruise fooled. When it rains, it pours on the Church of Scientology. When compassion is your only passion, only then are you free. As for the issue of homosexuality - yes, the Bible states that it is forbidden. cult 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. It's the fundamental human right for someone to decide who they are and are not going to be in communication with.". But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. I refused to do so. Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis is fighting a rape lawsuit in New York City. And formerly: Religions have been used to allow some to control the masses, and for the most part are male dominated. Isn't the proof in the pudding? The root problem is the concept of religion itself. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Dennis. These were not the claims made by "outsiders" looking to dig up dirt against us. 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. rinder 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. Hurray! You can read what I had to say about this back in January 2018 Concerning Paul Haggis. I just read that Paul Haggis is writing a book that outs this evil mess - the COS!! marty The fact that the Mormon Church drew all the fire, that no one noticed, doesnt matter. Staff. I called and wrote and implored you, as the official spokesman of the church, to condemn their actions. 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.. He tore apart international management. 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. It is still hard for me to believe. "If you do away with ALL religion, you do away with concern and charity for those you don't know. We don't know anybody by that name." 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. 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 . Congrats. He's currently filming "The Next Three Days" with former Scientologist actor Jason Beghe, along with Russell Crowe and Liam Neeson. ", "But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think," he continues. 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. In September 2017, Remini and her Aftermath co-host, Mike Rinder, featured Haggis on their show. People are so attached to their money it would have never lasted this long. 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. Tommy was perfectly capable of handling Paul Haggis, had done so in the past, yet this last time he failed spectacularly - so badly that Paul wrote a letter of resignation from Scientology and sent it to all his friends. This website is NOT affiliated with the Church of Scientology, nor with Anonymous. One personal having the courage to do what you did can cause an entire shaky house of cards to changeor fall. I just discovered this website, and frankly, I am astounded it exists. Director Paul Haggis's Sexual-Assault Trial Is Underway. * Fundraiser, NPH (Our Little Brothers) for the children of the slums of Haiti ", " 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. Two Weapon Fighting Attack Of Opportunity Penalty. * Co-Founder, BrandAid Foundation and BrandAid Project Then comes another bomb: Haggis' wife cut off contact with her parents when they defected from the church. Must be very satisfying. *Catholics in Media Award Catholics in Media Associates. The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. We realize that the PR coming out of DM's office is terrible, and Scientology will be splitting into two sects soon. I agree. In his letter, he never makes the generalization that all Christians are bigotted or homophobes. We're a minority, we don't discriminate. Rathbun recounts in detail how Haggis manipulated and lied to the press concerning his letter of resignation, which was leaked in October 2009. And I felt sick. hide I feel very sorry for him, especially with such an unsupportive mother. Yes!!! Independence, unfettered knowledge, freedom of thought etc. 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. Mr. Haggis, as all who support this lifestyle, push these labels on everyone to try to shame them, when it is he who should be shamed for supporting this culture of death and immorality. 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. But a friend from high school, who was with us last night, later moved to San Francisco, where his brother was in Sea Org. I called and wrote and implored you, as the official spokesman of the church, to condemn their actions. 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. I am intrigued by your suggestion of "doing away with ALL religion" especially from one self-described as "kind, generous, and concerned for people I don't even know". - Now, if he could write a screenplay for it also, perhaps starring Tom Cruise and John Travolta - that's a movie I would pay big money to see! I have always considered the current operation a mind control program, with militaristic overtones. miscaviges 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. I recall being sent to the priest every time I expressed an independent thought. Our core beliefs are family and love for others even those who disagree. Names like Tom Cruise and John Travolta have long been attached to Hollywood's connection with Scientology. 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. This is the beginning of real spiritual exploration to my mind. Sad. 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. The date - Left-align the date you submit the letter under your address. "I can't . * Member and supporter, Equality For All I hereby resign my membership in the Church of Scientology.". That's the trouble with sending lay people around to collect money for the Church - they totally misrepresented the building of St Peter's by adding their own 'Donate to the fund and get to Heaven'; that was not sanctioned by the Church. *Image Award NAACP 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 . Representatives for Remini did not immediately return Insider's request for comment. Excuse me? How are things in the rubber room? scientologist Oscar-winning "Crash" director leaves faith, admonishes Church of Scientology. Haggis isn't the first celebrity from the Church of Scientology to break with the faith. Haggis is accused of . I was left feeling outraged, and frankly, more than a little stupid. Correct, however, protestants do not have confessionals. The Catholic church is GROWING. 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. * Fundraiser, PAVA Aid and Human Rights in Guatemala. Paul Haggis is pictured on June 9, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. 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. I don't have any problems with gay people or their life style. 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. It doesn't suit your argument to twist Haggis' words to fit it. *Artistic Freedom Award City of West Hollywood It sounds like a place that takes advantage of its members and doesn't allow for any disagreement. He told me he was on the run from the Church and that he was afraid for his life. Silence is consent, Tommy. Representatives for Remini did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment on Wednesday. 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. Good on you Paul Haggis! You even felt free to publish secrets from the confessional in Freedom Magazine you just stopped short of labeling them as such, probably because you knew Scientologists would be horrified, knowing you so easily broke a sacred vow of trust with your parishioners. It was over the church's refusal to denounce one chapter's statement of support for Proposition 8. You want to rebut her accusations, do it, and do it in the strongest terms possible but that kind of character assassination is unconscionable. Ps. His resignation letter has been widely circulated. We all know this policy exists. money 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." While I am no great believer in resumes and awards, this is what you would have discovered: * Founder, Artists For Peace and Justice,
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