Jones earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance in the film. His resignation letter has been widely circulated. The intention was that Wright would use Haggis false narrative to protect and further his crafted image as a crusader, especially with Haggis daughters. In September 2017, Remini and her Aftermath co-host, Mike Rinder, featured Haggis on their show. Or at least in the application of the religion or philosophy. attack I saw the organization with all its warts, growing pains and problems as an underdog. a few years ago, briefly after my family found out I was gay, my dad, twin brother, 2 sisters, uncle and aunt all in SCN totally disconnected from me, my mom after that started questioning SCN and decided to keep in touch with me. The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. 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You can read what I had to say about this back in January 2018 Concerning Paul Haggis. This was my state of mind when I was online doing research and chanced upon an interview clip with you on CNN. The churchs refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. 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 am only ashamed that I waited this many months to act. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. 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. So I'm the result of both hate crimes against gay people and disconnection policy. Highlighting Management Skills From Retail On Resume 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. 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 . There will always be divisions over policy, but the human rights violations he mentions are real, and they simply must stop. 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. "IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE AS WE DO, YOU ARE ENEMIES! You said straight-out there was no such policy, that it did not exist. However, in 2009, Haggis resigned from the church due to their opposition to same-sex marriages. And I felt sick. I saw the organization with all its warts, growing pains and problems as an underdog. Scientology has claimed that their high-profile defectors hold personal grudges against them for demotions and other bureaucratic failings. It is still hard for me to believe. 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. Not now. *EMA Green Seal Award EMA There has been corruption through all religions. miscaviges I've read the whole thread up to this point, and just wanna say, I'm a huge fan of you! The date - Left-align the date you submit the letter under your address. Paul Haggis Resigns from Church of Scientology www May 5th, 2018 - Prob with religion are the people to much power given to few . hiding The entire letter toof all peoplecreepy Church. financial While I admire Mr. Haggis' stance against hypocrisy in the Scientology Church, I must "out" some blatant hypocrisy of his own. ", "The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. "I felt if I sent it to my friends. Shouldn't the test as to whether a spiritual philosophy or religion is beneficial be that it actually progresses one spiritually? Haggis views the church's actions as "cowardly," and thus, after thirty-five years of membership, is resigning. * Fundraiser, NPH (Our Little Brothers) for the children of the slums of Haiti Not that different from any other religion. 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. 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. Paul Haggis is pictured on June 9, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. Nov. 10, 2022 A jury on Thursday found the Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for raping a former film industry publicist in his Manhattan apartment in 2013, ordering him to pay her at. Names like Tom Cruise and John Travolta have long been attached to Hollywood's connection with Scientology. It was a year ago. Back it up. Good on you Paul Haggis! The interview lasted maybe ten minutes it was just you and the newscaster. 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. 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. Internationally, he is renowned for a number of film achievements. Paul Haggis. Independence, unfettered knowledge, freedom of thought etc. 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. It was a terrible time. * Working Board Member, Environmental Media Association 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. 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. With Paul Haggis, everything is calculated. I noticed. *Environmental Media Award EMA Mr. Haggis does condemn the CoS for casting its lot "alongside those who promote bigotry and intolerance, homophobia and fear," but I do not read anywhere that this includes all of Christianity. Every time a fresh scandal breaks out about this secretive and exploitative organization, I am reminded of Glenn. What a tragedy to see current and/or former members of CoS wasting decades of their lives (ironic to see how much they detest the LDS church, given they both exist because of the teachings of a modern-day man). Please reread the letter. All Rights Reserved. From rape accusations to his invented narrative of leaving the Church. dianetics "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. Christians don't have confessionals, as they don't believe you need to confess to anyone other than God himself. 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 ____". Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Tie them up in litigation and make it expensive for them. Tommy, if only a fraction of these accusations are true, we are talking about serious, indefensible human and civil rights violations. 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. Bottom line: Once Haggis admitted that he lied about his story, he had no credibility. But a friend from high school, who was with us last night, later moved to San Francisco, where his brother was in Sea Org. During my twenties and early thirties I studied and received a great deal of counseling. This totally illogical crazy cult needs to be exposed and let to die a quick and very public death as soon as possible. Historical facts are still facts, change - sometimes to the better - is also a fact of human civilization. Awards for outspoken support of Civil and Human Rights: * Valentine Davies Award Writers Guild of America By Christie D'Zurilla Staff Writer. 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. You got to commend Paul for having the guts to stand up and finally say "enough!" If your definition of "good for the sake of being good" comes from your own personal definitions, then you have a workable, rock-solid, personal approach to goodness. *Signis Award, Venezia, World Catholic Association But given how many former top-level executives have said these things are true, it is hard to believe it is all lies. Paul Haggis, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who directed "Crash," has been living under a cloud since a woman sued him in civil court . "I can't . 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 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. 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. That was my last brush. 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. ", "The great majority of Scientologists I know are good people who are genuinely interested in improving conditions on this planet and helping others. And in it I saw you deny the church's policy of disconnection. L-Ron and the COM have had ownership of some "tech" that also look like a good alternative to the thinking of today. We love them. In order to contain a potential "PR flap" you allowed our sponsorship of Proposition 8 to stand. Silence is consent, Tommy. Over time, I think you will find a new sense of strength and solidity for having taken such a strong and public stand on your moral convictions, and for having stayed true to yourself. You are wrong. 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". Staff. You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. 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. Be creative, come up with a different type of union that provides the same rights for gay couples. All Rights Reserved. events Thanks again, love your movies! 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. * Board Member and fundraiser, The Christic Institute But Haggis' most well-known letter was the one that he wrote to Davis to announce his departure from the Church. 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. It's the fundamental human right for someone to decide who they are and are not going to be in communication with.". The best you offered was a weak and carefully worded press release, which praised the church's human rights record and took no responsibility. terror I was shocked. I agree. You took Amy Scobee's most intimate admissions about her sexual life and passed them onto the press and then smeared them all over the pages your newsletter! 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. I wish I could tell you that they rang true. When it rains, it pours on the Church of Scientology. As for the issue of homosexuality - yes, the Bible states that it is forbidden. This is why I'm not affiliated with any religion, which is my personal decision. I recommend you write a screenplay and direct it yourself on all these abuses. 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. We're a minority, we don't discriminate. Haggis is equally committed to his private and social concerns. Loren, he didn't assert that ALL Christians are bigoted, hateful homophobes, just the Christian right. To the extent that anything prohibits or infringes on anyone's civil rights, we don't agree with it. 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. Just because marriage is defined in the way it's been used historically does not mean that gay couples can't live together or be connected in some other fashion like a civil union. I just hope that some of Mr Haggis' integrity rubs off on some of his fellow celebrities. Oscar-winning "Crash" director leaves faith, admonishes Church of Scientology. It's about not living in a glass house. I can think of no other word. However, I have finally come to the conclusion that I can no longer be a part of this group. as well as other partner offers and accept our. In a lengthy resignation letter leaked to the. I knew Jim Jones, and he also practiced disconnection, confessions, sleep dep, and physical abuse to defend his liturgy. I feel the need to defend Mr. Haggis. 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 . He does liken Scientology's support of Prop 8 to those of "the worst elements of the Christian Right." Must be very satisfying. Search for "sleep deprivation" and you'll see numerous articles on the subject. On the stand this. ), and wanted to add a few thoughts Copyright 2008. ", "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. What method would you use to wipe out religious thinking from the mind of humanity? Spreading lies about other religions isn't helping the image of Scientology. The Catholic church is GROWING. mithoff 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. Perhaps Mr. Haggis would do well to remember that those of us on the "Christian right" have been fighting for his and many other $cientologists' rights in outing the cult, and that many of us are proud gay rights supporters. Well, luckily I have never held myself up to be anyone's role model. Sorry Dave, but you need to do some research on that one. 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. He became hostile, suspicious, depressed. Vera, Just use the search function on the home page. 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. I think the other reasons Mr Haggis gives make more sense as to why one would leave any church or organization. I was shocked. Those who do cut off gay family members or friends are detestable, and not doing so because of God. 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. suppressive Scientology is now in a state of Civil War. management I've never been good at following orders, especially when I find them morally reprehensible. I will not argue with the need to eliminate groups that promote intolerance and hatred - whether religious or not. Lies are lies- and unless you have first-hand knowledge of such extortion- I'd zip it, if I were you. Some walk, some fly. The fact that the Mormon Church drew all the fire, that no one noticed, doesnt matter. His letter . These were not the claims made by "outsiders" looking to dig up dirt against us. Scientology spokesman Davis denied Haggis' claims that the church or its San Diego chapter had supported Proposition 8. ", " 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. I refused to do so. Paul Edward Haggis, writer, director, producer (born 10 Mar 1953 in London, Ontario). I hereby resign my membership in the Church of Scientology. How gullible can people be? 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. Sadly, for humanity at large to embrace this simple truth would be like expecting intellectual discourse from a field mouse. And in it I saw you deny the churchs policy of disconnection. The interview lasted maybe ten minutes it was just you and the newscaster. 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. Two Weapon Fighting Attack Of Opportunity Penalty. I have to believe that if they knew what I now know, they too would be horrified. Most recently, Haggis and his partner Michael Nozik formed Hwy 61 Films, based at United Artists. Haggis' final bomb, which is going to ring true to many, many Scientologists on every level, is about that same St. Petersburg Times report, in which the Church dredged up old documents and audits on their members to expose salacious, damning details about their personal lives to paint their defection as a cover for their personal indiscretions. I just discovered this website, and frankly, I am astounded it exists. She ran the entire celebrity center network, and was a loyal senior executive of the church for what, 20 years? 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. I told you I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated. Haggis is currently standing trial in a civil lawsuit concerning a rape allegation. October 26, 2009, 8:08 AM 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. 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. Besides the fact that so many of the church's most high-profile members have long been subject to gossipy speculation of being gayto name a few: Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Will Smiththe Church is now going to have to (A) take a stance on homosexuality, (B) come out against Haggis, one of the most revered, successful writer-directors of the last decade, or (C) stay quiet and look even sketchier than they already did after Tommy Davis blew up on national television earlier this weekend. Once Haggis admitted that he lied about his story, he had no credibility. These accusations were made by top international executives who had devoted most of their lives to the church. "Although it caused her terrible personal pain, my wife broke off all contact with them" for a year and a half, Haggis wrote. 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. Accusing the Roman Catholic Church to "use confessionals to extort money" is crazy. He also said he hoped it would "open the eyes" of those still with the church and help them "get out.". Check the stats. In his letter, he never makes the generalization that all Christians are bigotted or homophobes. Never, in its long history, has the Catholic Church extorted money in the Confessional. Every mission owner needs to email me to discuss the oncoming separation of missions from Corporate Scientology. Paul Haggis testified his resignation letter from Scientology helped Leah Remini leave the church. (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. An elite coterie obscenely enriched by the efforts of others. He tore apart international management. ", "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. 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. A jury has ordered Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis to pay at least $7.5 million to a woman who accused him of rape. Paul Haggis. Paul Haggis established himself over twenty years with an extensive career in television, before his big break into features arrived when he became the first screenwriter to garner two Best Film Academy Awards back-to-back for his scripts: "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) directed by Clint Eastwood, and "Crash" (2005) which Paul directed himself. The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. We do not "disconnect" from family or friends who are gay. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Representatives for Remini did not immediately return Insider's request for comment. Really? We're prohibited from taking stances on political issues. Haggis forwarded his resignation to more than twenty Scientologist friends, including Anne Archer, John Travolta, and Sky Dayton, the founder of EarthLink. 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. When asked what went wrong with Glenn Gallagher, Portland's Church of Scientology representatives said, "Glenn who? I do hope Tommy Davis sorts himself out. * Member and supporter, Equality For All 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.. But I don't think that redefining 'marriage' to mean something else is the answer. scientologist 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. Breest's lawsuit asks for unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. November 10, 2022, 1:55 PM. I can think of no other word. *ALMA Award National Council of Latino Civil Rights I had my disagreements, but I dealt with them internally. You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. 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've been "gone" for 13 years and still get, on average, 2 pieces of literature a day. And it did. * Member and active supporter, Amnesty International It wasnt the first time she defended Haggiseven when she knew he was lying. 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