I was shocked. How gullible can people be? Who you get in bed with is STILL a choice, as is all behavior. 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 By The Associated Press. Listing the date is important because your . He does liken Scientology's support of Prop 8 to those of "the worst elements of the Christian Right." 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. Oct. 26, 2009 — -- While many of Hollywood's elite have long adhered to Scientology, last week, Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis broke rank, resigning from the church in a scathing letter to Scientology spokesman Tommy Davis. 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. we love the sinner and hate the sin. 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. Davis told Haggis that "heads would roll" over this about ten months ago. We took the little test they gave (probably still give) and were told we needed auditing. I noticed. The sleep deprivation and other abuses. 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 had my disagreements, but I dealt with them internally. 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. pregnant Families parted. "I can't . Even that, you decided not to publish. "You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. And it also doesn't help them that Church defector Marty Rathburn has apparently confirmed the letter's legitimacy as definitely coming from Haggis. In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology. Some are to just whip through earth time and get to the end. In order to contain a potential "PR flap" you allowed our sponsorship of Proposition 8 to stand. 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. Haggis claimed that he was unhappy with the fact the Church would not take a stand, because two of his daughters are gay, and thus he independently reviewed negative articles on the Internet about the Church and decided to leave. Also, indulgences are a grey area and very, very often misinterpreted. They left me dumbstruck and horrified. Internationally, he is renowned for a number of film achievements. Loren, he didn't assert that ALL Christians are bigoted, hateful homophobes, just the Christian right. We care about them and do not wish to be labeled "enemies"--because we aren't. Haggis, who is best known for his work on Crash, Million Dollar Baby, and Casino Royale, began his time with Scientology before he was in Hollywood, but had a very public resignation in 2009. While I am no great believer in resumes and awards, this is what you would have discovered: * Founder, Artists For Peace and Justice, I will always take their calls, as I always took yours. *Peace & Justice Award Office of the Americas, presented by Daniel Ellsberg 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. 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. After 35 years as a Scientologist . The church doesn't do that," he said. I think the other reasons Mr Haggis gives make more sense as to why one would leave any church or organization. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Thank you for your courage despite the personal pain it may cause you. Another name Hollywood name, who was with Scientology for 35 years, is Paul Haggis, a screenwriter, director, and producer. 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. Although it caused her terrible personal pain, my wife broke off all contact with them. John ended up doing a couple of years in Sea Org as well and I didn't see him for about five years. 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. It wasnt the first time she defended Haggiseven when she knew he was lying. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider This letter was published online by Marty Rathbun on his blog after he received a copy from a third party recipient of the letter. They left me dumbstruck and horrified. - sponsoring schools, an orphanage and a children's hospital in the slums of Haiti I was left feeling outraged, and frankly, more than a little stupid. Independence, unfettered knowledge, freedom of thought etc. 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. Back it up. Haggis views the church's actions as "cowardly," and thus, after thirty-five years of membership, is resigning. in the first place? It's about not living in a glass house. I have wondered over and over if David Miscavige humiliated and hazed Tommy Davis while Tommy was working with him. The deception can continue only so long. Tommy, if only a fraction of these accusations are true, we are talking about serious, indefensible human and civil rights violations. Paul Edward Haggis was born on March 10, 1953 in London, Ontario, Canada. 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. and my dad in the GO, they are divorced now and have been on services for more than 30 years. But the accused rapist continues to shop his scripted story to media who will buy it. 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. hide Now, Oscar-winning Crash director Paul Haggis' public resignation from Scientology has leaked. Haggis, also a former church member and now prominent critic of Scientology, has been accused by four women of sexual misconduct and assault. Paul Haggis testified his resignation letter from Scientology helped Leah Remini leave the church. abuse And formerly: 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. spouse Where does the redefining end? I had my disagreements, but I dealt with them internally. One night in NY city in the sixties a group of us was approached by a Scientology recruiter. L-Ron and the COM have had ownership of some "tech" that also look like a good alternative to the thinking of today. Haggis wrote a letter expressing his misgivings about the church, which was later leaked to the press. 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.. Church Board Member Resignation Letter Church Board Member Resignation Letter Form of Government Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Please reread the letter. Thank you Paul for standing up for what you believe in. Mistrial. I've been "gone" for 13 years and still get, on average, 2 pieces of literature a day. -- ThoughtfulClick here to follow Marty's daily updates and what his readers have to say. The Catholic church has undergone quite a bit of internal reform since the time of Luther, although Sunday school teachers wouldn't want to teach it. 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. Tommy, if only a fraction of these accusations are true, we are talking about serious, indefensible human and civil rights violations. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. When actress Leah Remini publicly defected from the Church in 2013, Haggis spoke on her departure in a letter, calling her exit "brave." Jury deadlocked. It is still hard for me to believe. Ten months passed. "During my twenties and early thirties, I studied and received a great deal of counseling. Both sides would be agog, so who knows if it will happen, but such dynamics are seldom as simple as some of these posts. 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. 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 I felt sick. But a friend from high school, who was with us last night, later moved to San Francisco, where his brother was in Sea Org. You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. I have to believe that if they knew what I now know, they too would be horrified. Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis is fighting a rape lawsuit in New York City. * Member and Award Recipient, American Civil Liberties Union It's the fundamental human right for someone to decide who they are and are not going to be in communication with.". I will argue that there is a distinct difference between "Christian belief system" and "religion". ", "The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. ", "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. Thats 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. When compassion is your only passion, only then are you free. 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 think of no other word. miscaviges All Rights Reserved. You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. 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. WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE ANYONE? The fact that the Mormon Church drew all the fire, that no one noticed, doesn't matter. 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. Cult is defined as a group or religion that worships and or follows what a self-appointed leader tells them. How absurd that anyone would even consider the concept of using confessionals to extort money. The Self destruction of Scientology, the Iron fist and dark heart, what sustainability? But given how many former top-level executives have said these things are true, it is hard to believe it is all lies. This is the beginning of real spiritual exploration to my mind. He also had a raft of celebs ready to give him credibility. 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. But given how many former top-level executives have said these things are true, it is hard to believe it is all lies. Some people like pickles, some like cucumbers. She ran the entire celebrity center network, and was a loyal senior executive of the church for what, 20 years? An elite coterie obscenely enriched by the efforts of others. 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. We're for civil rights for all people. In any case, I applaud Mr. Haggis' decision to leave his church. scientologist In a resignation letter. He is married, the father of four children, and splits his time between residences in Los Angeles and New York. This delighted the letter to get that scientology were already learning about other bizarre tasks, kindness and way. *ALMA Award National Council of Latino Civil Rights Silence is consent, Tommy. 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 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. I learned a long time ago that believing in any type of god is very primitive to say the least. how did he fall for this b.s. As a Catholic, I, like all Catholics living the Word, have a love for all people regardless of sexual orientation. Screenwriter . I have always considered the current operation a mind control program, with militaristic overtones. 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. * Fundraiser, NPH (Our Little Brothers) for the children of the slums of Haiti family But they didn't. 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. 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. You promised action. Highlighting Management Skills From Retail On Resume ". The contrast between the dignified and eloquent Mr Haggis and the screeching hysterical lying of Tommy could not be more pronounced. 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 . * Board Member and fundraiser, The Christic Institute 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. Mike Rinder could certainly spin a lot more convincingly. 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. ", Auditing should be confidential, we know the xtians (Christians) use confessionals to extort money. I refuse to consent. After all, when Haggis was accused of rape and sexual assault by four women in January 2018, Leah Remini publicly came to her fellow anti-Scientologists defense and victim-shamed his accusers. The root problem is the concept of religion itself. violence The screenwriter, who left the church in 2009, writes that he was surprised how quickly "Leah was attacked . You could publicly state that it doesn't exist? In his letter, he never makes the generalization that all Christians are bigotted or homophobes. We realize that the PR coming out of DM's office is terrible, and Scientology will be splitting into two sects soon. But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. Say what you will about them now, these were staunch defenders of the church, including Mike Rinder, the churchs official spokesman for 20 years! But I don't think that redefining 'marriage' to mean something else is the answer. * Member and active supporter, Amnesty International hidden 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. glacier bay faucet set screw, bible verses about aunts and nieces, `` enemies '' -- because we are n't later leaked to the press you! 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